Evolution of Quality Through Industrial Revolutions

Summary

Throughout the course of history, quality has consistently manifested as an elegant, profound, yet elusive concept. The First Industrial Revolution unfolded in Great Britain between the 18th and 19th centuries. The Second Industrial Revolution predominantly originated in the United States, spanning from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The mass production model, or the Taylor model, had a disruptive and profound impact on the economic activities, business models, lifestyles, and corporate organizations of that era, effects that largely persist today, particularly in Western countries. The advent of the Third Industrial Revolution in the 1960s, powered by computer and information technology, introduced further flexibility and control over the production process. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is currently transforming the world. Among all the techniques associated with Industry 4.0, such as cloud computing, big data, and additive manufacturing, the IoT plays a crucial role.