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Gilbreth Institute

The Gilbreth Institute was an organization founded by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth to promote their work in efficiency and management, particularly in improving workplace productivity and reducing waste. They pioneered motion study, analyzing and optimizing tasks to make work easier and more efficient. The institute served as a research and educational center, developing methods that influenced industrial engineering and management practices. It aimed to apply scientific principles to streamline operations, benefiting both businesses and employees. Today, their work laid foundational concepts in operational efficiency and human factors engineering.