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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Traditional mass manufacturing is based on principles of “Scientific Management” that date back to the 19th century. Workers specialize in simple, highly routinized operations. They are incentivized to complete operations as quickly as possible. Managers hold virtually all decision-making authority.

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance

HBR Lives Where Taylorism Died

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Back in 1908, the Army learned of a clever engineer — Frederick Taylor , subsequently dubbed "the father of scientific management" — and his success in making steel manufacturing more productive in Pennsylvania. It's a familiar story with management ideas. HBR's 90th Anniversary: Why Management Matters.

Taylorism

Taylorism Taylor Committee Engineering

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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

HBR Lives Where Taylorism Died

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