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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. Our research focused not on the success of this initiative, per se , but on the impact of lean production on the workplace. Workers specialize in simple, highly routinized operations.

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. HBR's 90th Anniversary: Why Management Matters. How Ethical Are You? More >>.

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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