Henry Ford was an American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company. He revolutionized the manufacturing industry by implementing the first moving assembly line for mass production. This innovation drastically reduced the time it took to build a car—specifically the Model T—from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes. By making production efficient, Ford was able to lower the price of the automobile so that it was affordable for middle-class Americans, effectively 'putting the world on wheels.' He also introduced the $5 workday, which doubled the average industrial wage and helped create a new consumer class. While his legacy is marred by controversial social and political views, his impact on industrial engineering and the modern consumer economy is undeniable.