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Nace en Japón
It was born in Japan, particularly in Toyota, as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS), developed by Taiichi Ohno and Eiji Toyoda. This approach focuses on eliminating waste to improve efficiency and quality in production -
comienzan a implementar formalmente los principios del TPS
Toyota and other Japanese companies begin to formally implement TPS principles in their operations. The term "Just in Time" is popularized to describe the production philosophy that minimizes inventory and synchronizes production with customer demand. -
El concepto de manufactura
The concept of lean manufacturing is beginning to gain international attention as companies in other countries, such as the United States, study and adopt TPS principles. The first books and articles on lean manufacturing are published. -
El primer pensamiento de la Manufactura Esbelta
At the end of the 19th century, the first thought of Lean Manufacturing emerged in Japan by Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of the Toyota Group. -
manufactura esbelta se convierte en un enfoque dominante
Lean manufacturing becomes a dominant approach to operations management in many industries around the world. Specific tools and techniques are developed, such as Value Stream Mapping and problem-solving tools such as A3. -
La manufactura esbelta se expande más allá de la industria automotriz
Lean manufacturing expands beyond the automotive industry and is applied in sectors such as electronics, healthcare, logistics and services. Institutions and associations dedicated to promoting and teaching Lean principles are founded. -
La máquina que cambió el mundo
There the characteristics of a new production system that combined efficiency, flexibility and quality were explained and the concept of Lean Manufacturing was used for the first time. -
La manufactura esbelta continúa evolucionando
Lean manufacturing continues to evolve with the integration of digital technologies, such as automation, robotics and data analytics, to optimize processes and improve efficiency. The Lean approach expands beyond production, encompassing areas such as product development, supply chain management and services. -
Futuro
Lean manufacturing is expected to continue to evolve to adapt to changes in market demands, technology and the business environment. The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning and additive manufacturing could drive new innovations in the application of Lean principles. Furthermore, greater integration of sustainability and social responsibility in Lean practices is expected. -
2024
Companies are adopting digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics more broadly in their operations. These technologies are used to optimize production processes, improve quality, reduce cycle times and minimize waste.