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What was the main focus of Henry Ford's reorganization of his factory?
What was the main focus of Henry Ford's reorganization of his factory?
How did the introduction of moving assembly lines impact car production?
How did the introduction of moving assembly lines impact car production?
What type of car did Henry Ford aim to create for rural America?
What type of car did Henry Ford aim to create for rural America?
What method did Vulcan Motor Company use to shape car panels?
What method did Vulcan Motor Company use to shape car panels?
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What led to the birth of the assembly line in car manufacturing?
What led to the birth of the assembly line in car manufacturing?
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Study Notes
- In Britain, the Vulcan Motor Company produced handmade cars with skilled craftsmen using traditional methods.
- Charles Hill started as an apprentice at Vulcan Motor Company at age 14, where each man specialized in his job.
- The body shop involved food framing and shaping car panels using armors and a punishing oven.
- Cars were expensive and only accessible to the rich, but this was changing.
- In 1908, Henry Ford aimed to create a simple, affordable car for rural America, the Model T.
- Ford reorganized his factory based on efficiency expert Frederick Taylor's principles.
- Taylor timed workers with stopwatches, increased productivity, and divided tasks into simple repetitive steps.
- Ford introduced moving assembly lines in 1913 wherever possible, allowing for faster production of cars.
- Instead of building cars from the frame up on stationary wooden horses, cars were moved past workers, leading to the birth of the assembly line.
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Explore the transition in car production from traditional handmade methods at Britain's Vulcan Motor Company to the revolutionary moving assembly line introduced by Henry Ford. Learn about the skilled craftsmanship, specialized jobs, and the impact of Ford's efficient production methods on car accessibility and affordability.
