The Gilbreth Foundation

The Gilbreth Foundation was established by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, pioneers in industrial psychology and motion study, to promote improvements in work efficiency and organizational management. It aimed to advance research on optimizing workflows, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity across industries. The foundation supported innovations in time and motion studies, which analyze tasks to make them more efficient. By doing so, it sought to benefit both businesses and workers by creating safer, more effective working environments and promoting better management practices. Overall, the foundation played a key role in shaping modern management and operational efficiency methods.