NCERT · Class 10 · Social Science · History: The Making of a Global WorldWhat is mass production and who popularized it in the automobile industry?
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Mass production is the manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines. It was popularized in the automobile industry by Henry Ford at his Detroit car plant in the early 1920s. This method reduced production costs and time, making cars affordable for millions and transforming the industrial landscape of the United States.
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