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1940
Emergence of lean manufacturing in Japan, with the Toyota production system. -
1950
Toyota develops the Toyota Production System (TPS), which becomes the foundation of lean manufacturing. -
1970
Introduction of the term "Lean Manufacturing" by Western researchers. -
1980
Popularization of Lean Manufacturing in the West, especially in automotive industries. -
1990
Expansion of Lean Manufacturing application to various industrial sectors. -
2000
Consolidation of Lean Manufacturing as a fundamental methodology for improving efficiency and reducing waste in industrial operations. -
2010
Integration of Lean Manufacturing with digital technologies to optimize processes and enhance quality. -
2020
Continued evolution of Lean Manufacturing with a focus on sustainability and adaptation to changing environments. -
Today
Continuous evolution of lean manufacturing to adapt to contemporary challenges such as globalization, automation, and sustainability. -
Next decades
Lean manufacturing will remain fundamental for continuous improvement and competitiveness in an ever-changing business environment.