The Gilbreth Family

The Gilbreth family is renowned for their contributions to efficiency and time management in the early 20th century. Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, husband and wife, were pioneers in industrial engineering and motion study, aiming to improve productivity in the workplace. They utilized time-and-motion techniques to eliminate unnecessary actions, boosting efficiency. Their family, consisting of 12 children, became subjects of their experiments and observations, leading to the book "Cheaper by the Dozen." This combination of family life and work efficiency captured public interest, illustrating the balance between industrial innovation and domestic challenges.