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The machine
1987: James Womack, Daniel Jones, and Daniel Roos publish "The Machine That Changed the World," popularizing Lean Manufacturing philosophy. -
"The Machine That Changed the World,"
1987: James Womack, Daniel Jones, and Daniel Roos publish "The Machine That Changed the World," popularizing Lean Manufacturing philosophy. -
Birth
1900s: Birth of Lean Manufacturing concept in Japan, with Toyota's production system. -
The term "Lean Manufacturing"
1990s: The term "Lean Manufacturing" becomes popular in the West, influenced by Toyota's model. -
Lean concept spreads
1990s: Lean concept spreads beyond the automotive industry to electronics and aerospace. -
Lean Thinking" by James Womack and Daniel Jones is published
1996: "Lean Thinking" by James Womack and Daniel Jones is published, expanding Lean principles beyond manufacturing. -
Lean Manufacturing is applied in sectors
2000s: Lean Manufacturing is applied in sectors like healthcare, financial services, and government. -
Lean Startup"
2006: "Lean Startup" term is introduced by Eric Ries, applying Lean principles to product development and startups. -
Lean approach
2010s: Lean approach integrates with agile methodologies in project management and software development. -
Lean Manufacturing continues
2020s: Lean Manufacturing continues to evolve with the incorporation of technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize processes.