Twentieth-century factories refer to industrial facilities built during the 1900s that utilized advanced technology and machinery for large-scale production. These factories played a significant role in shaping modern industrialization.
Related terms
Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization characterized by technological advancements and changes in manufacturing processes during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Fordism: A system developed by Henry Ford that introduced assembly line techniques to maximize efficiency in automobile manufacturing.
Industrialization: The transition from an agrarian-based society to one dependent on industry and mechanized production methods.