Technological standardization: interchangeable parts and conveyor innovations at Ford (1910–1930)

1. Ford shifts Model T production to Highland Park

   Jan 1, 1910Labels: Highland Park, Piquette Plant

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2. Highland Park plant opens as a purpose-built factory

   Jan 1, 1910Labels: Highland Park, Albert Kahn

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3. Work is broken into small, repeatable tasks

   Jan 1, 1912Labels: Assembly Labor, Model T

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4. Moving line trial begins with magneto assembly

   Apr 1, 1913Labels: Magneto Line, Component Trial

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5. Model T chassis moves on a continuous line

   Oct 7, 1913Labels: Chassis Line, Highland Park

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6. Moving-assembly methods expand across major components

   Dec 1, 1913Labels: Engine Assembly, Transmission Assembly

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7. Ford’s “Five-Dollar Day” supports high-speed production

   Jan 5, 1914Labels: Five-Dollar Day, Labor Policy

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8. Multiple parallel chassis lines reach very high throughput

   Apr 1, 1914Labels: Parallel Lines, Chassis Line

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9. Model T assembly time drops to about 93 minutes

   Dec 1, 1914Labels: Model T, Assembly Time

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10. Rouge site purchased, starting a push toward integration

    Jan 1, 1915Labels: River Rouge, Henry Ford

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11. River Rouge complex is built for end-to-end production

    Jan 1, 1917Labels: River Rouge, Vertical Integration

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12. Model T ends after 15 million cars

    May 26, 1927Labels: Model T, Product End

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13. Model A launches with Rouge-based assembly and updated lines

    Dec 1, 1927Labels: Model A, River Rouge

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