Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were pioneering engineers and psychologists who studied work processes to improve efficiency. They focused on breaking down tasks into smaller steps, minimizing unnecessary movements, and designing tools or workplaces that made work easier and faster. Their work laid the foundation for modern time and motion studies, helping businesses and industries increase productivity while reducing worker fatigue. They also emphasized human factors, ensuring that efficiency improvements considered worker well-being. Their contributions are still influential in fields like industrial engineering, ergonomics, and operational management.