Henry Ford and How He Changed America Throughout the history of modern civilization, there have been a number of inventions, devices, and processes that have had a profound impact on the lives of all days and redefine the world, as we know it. With effective quality management, American industrialist and innovator Henry Ford used the assembly line to streamline the automotive manufacturing process and transform American industry. By implementing the assembly line into its manufacturing process, Ford was able to offer the American consumer an affordable automobile while simultaneously reducing costs for its company, therefore maximizing overall productivity and profit by ensuring at the same time satisfying the needs of its customers. The goal of any company is to achieve maximum results in the most efficient way and at the same time provide customers with the quality product they want. Often this process is made difficult by waste or anything that clogs it up unnecessarily. Henry Ford aimed to eliminate this waste by turning to his manufacturing professional...