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Taiichi Ohno develops the lean manufacturing concept at Toyota. -
Implements the first technical manufacturing techniques at the Toyota plant. -
Manufacturing became popular in Japan and expanded internationally. -
Companies such as General Electric and Motorola adopt lean manufacturing principles in their processes. -
The manufacturing sector has expanded to other sectors such as electronics and healthcare. -
The book “Lean Thinking” by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones popularized many of the principles of manufacturing. -
New tools and methods are developed to improve efficiency in the manufacturing process. -
Established the Global Lean Network to promote the adoption of lean practices worldwide. -
Digital technology and automation are integrated into the manufacturing process for further optimization. -
Lean manufacturing continues to evolve with the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics and emerging technologies to improve business efficiency and competitiveness.