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Henry Ford
Founder and owner of the Ford automotive company. He is considered the father of assembly line production.
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What is was the most significant aspect of Henry fords assemble line process?
The most significant aspect of Henry Fordâ??s assembly line process was the fact that it shortened production. Prior to the assembly line workers worked in groups to build one car at a time.
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Why did Henry Ford name his first car the Model T?
He didn't. His very first car was the Quadricycle. He then built several models starting with the Model A, B, etc and finally the Model T in 1908. He then again called another model the Model A in 1928. He used letter designations for his cars until much later on.
Why did Henry ford invent the Model T before the model a?
He didn't. There was a Model A (1903-04) built before the Model T (1908-27). After the Model T he again named his next model the A. Reason being is that he started over using his alphabetical naming system as he said the new car was so very different he would just start over.
What was the original price of Henry Ford's model T?
In 1909 it sold for $850 (around $20,000 in todays money). By the 1920s the price had dropped to $290 (around $3,200 in todays money).
Who was involved in the Henry ford designs the first mass produced cats?
He did not mass produce cats.
How long did it take Henry ford to build 1 model t?
In early 1908 it was taking 12.5 hours to build the Model T and it sold for around $850. By the late 1920s they could build on every 1.5 hours and it sold for $250.
What year did production stop on the Model T ford?
The Ford Model T was produced from 1908 until 1927. Production stopped May 26, 1927 however in 2003 Ford built 6 Model Ts from original parts for the Centennial celebration.
How did Henry Ford make factory production more efficient?
he created the assembly line, this is when one person does the same job over and over. the parts came to the worker instead of the other way around. also, he raised the pay to $5 a day, when the average pay for a week was $11 total.
How did Henry ford and the model t help other industries grow?
Henry Ford is credited with the invention or the first "assembly line" strategy. He implemented the idea in his auto factory and other industries copied off his assembly line method adding their own needed changes to manufacture their product.
What are some of Henry Ford's skills?
Determined - Setting up a business can be difficult and involve very long hours
Takes risks
Persuasive
Judges a situation and see's oppunity
Confident
Good with money
Convinces others
Experience
No Henry Ford was a very honest guy from what I hear it was his enemies that made him look like one at times
What does assembly line production?
Assembly line mass production required coordination, cooperation and an understanding of continuous flow operations.
