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lean manufacturing timeline

  • 1940

    1940

    Emergence of lean manufacturing in Japan, with the Toyota production system.
  • 1950

    1950

    Toyota develops the Toyota Production System (TPS), which becomes the foundation of lean manufacturing.
  • 1970

    1970

    Introduction of the term "Lean Manufacturing" by Western researchers.
  • 1980

    1980

    Popularization of Lean Manufacturing in the West, especially in automotive industries.
  • 1990

    1990

    Expansion of Lean Manufacturing application to various industrial sectors.
  • 2000

    2000

    Consolidation of Lean Manufacturing as a fundamental methodology for improving efficiency and reducing waste in industrial operations.
  • 2010

    2010

    Integration of Lean Manufacturing with digital technologies to optimize processes and enhance quality.
  • 2020

    2020

    Continued evolution of Lean Manufacturing with a focus on sustainability and adaptation to changing environments.
  • Today

    Today

    Continuous evolution of lean manufacturing to adapt to contemporary challenges such as globalization, automation, and sustainability.
  • Next decades

    Next decades

    Lean manufacturing will remain fundamental for continuous improvement and competitiveness in an ever-changing business environment.