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Fordism, Post-Fordism and Economic Geography

Author(s) Mr. Diptansu Roy
Country India
Abstract This paper explores the evolution, concepts, and transformations within the field of Economic Geography, beginning with an overview of its origins, nature, and scope. It establishes the discipline’s foundational ties to economics and introduces the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sectors. Emphasis is placed on the growth of the secondary or industrial sector, particularly during the Industrial Revolution in the United States, which marked a turning point in global production and economic structures.
The study then examines Fordism, tracing its origin to Henry Ford, whose innovative philosophy of mass production through the assembly line revolutionized industrial labour. The principles and levels of Fordism are analysed, highlighting its focus on standardization, productivity, and labour segmentation. In contrast, the paper investigates Taylorism, or scientific management, identifying its core principles and delineating its differences from Fordism, especially in terms of managerial control and work organization.
The discussion transitions to the challenges and limitations of Fordism, including worker dissatisfaction and reduced adaptability, which catalysed the emergence of Post-Fordism. The study examines the transition process, key characteristics of Post-Fordism such as flexibility, decentralization, and technological integration, and its spatial dimension, notably through the example of the Third Italy, where regional production systems flourished under new economic paradigms.
Finally, the paper questions the contemporary relevance of Fordism, considering whether its legacy still persists in modern production models. Through this comprehensive exploration, the paper underscores the dynamic relationship between economic systems, labour organization, technological innovation, and geographic space
Keywords Industry, Fordism, Post-Fordism
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45219
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9kvfj
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