Abstract
The history of Production and Industrial Engineering embraces a broad period in the evolution of engineering and technology. This paper presents the history of Production and Industrial Engineering through the contributions of the stalwarts. Production and Industrial Engineering played an important role in the technological advancement and economic growth of the society over the ages. Although evolution of Production and Industrial Engineering was a slow process spanning over years, it accelerated from the pre-Industrial Revolution era in England starting from 1730s. Mechanization of production processes during Industrial Revolution is a landmark event for its growth. The formal beginning of Production and Industrial Engineering may be associated with the pioneering work of F.W. Taylor. In the 20th century, the focus was on the optimization of resources. With the advent of Industry 4.0 in the 21st century, Industrial Engineering is making the best use of digitization and automation.
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