Did you know...Henry Ford’s introduction of the assembly line in 1913 revolutionized the auto industry. Before this innovation, cars were built individually by skilled craftsmen, which made them expensive and time-consuming to produce. By using a conveyor belt system and specialized tasks for workers, Ford drastically reduced the time it took to build a car, changing manufacturing forever.

The Ford Model T could be built in just 93 minutes, compared to the 12 hours it took prior to the assembly line. This efficiency allowed Ford to lower prices while maintaining high profits, making cars accessible to a broader segment of society. The assembly line is now a standard in mass production across various industries, not just automotive.