HistoryofIndustrialEngineering(IE)-Digi-ED.pptVIP

History of Industrial Engineering (IE) IE110 Technical English Before Industrial Engineering Engineering history lies back to the beginning of civilization. Until the end of 17hundreds, production meant crafts (A craftsman used to treat material and assemble the pieces) Until then a single person used to Plan Select and supply material Produce and control Industrial Revolution In 1776, James Watt invented the steam engine. (Turning steam power into mechanical power) This is the beginning of industrial revolution. Since then, first factories started to be established in USA and UK (United Kingdom) Earlier factories were textile and metal working plants. Significant Events in IE Eli Whitney In 1798, received government contract to make 10,000 muskets Showed that machine tools could make standardized parts to exact specifications Musket parts could be used in any musket ? 1995 Corel Corp. Frederick W. Taylor Known as ‘father of scientific management’ In 1881, as chief engineer for Midvale Steel, studied how tasks were done Began first motion time studies Created efficiency principles ? 1995 Corel Corp. Taylor: Management Should Take More Responsibility for Matching employees to right job Providing the proper training Providing proper work methods and tools Establishing legitimate incentives for work to be accomplished Frank Lillian Gilbreth Husband-and-wife engineering team Developed work measurement methods Applied efficiency methods to their home 12 children! (Book Movie: “Cheaper by the Dozen,” book: “Bells on Their Toes”) ? 1995 Corel Corp. In 1903, created Ford Motor Company In 1913, first used moving assembly line to make Model T Unfinished product moved by conveyor past work station Paid workers very well for 1911 ($5/day!) Henry Ford ‘Make them all alike!’ ? 1995 Corel Corp. Contributions From Human factors Management science Biological science Physical sciences Information science Significant Events in IE Division of labor (Smith, 1776) S