Operations management is critical for efficient use of resources in society. Without operations management, limited resources would be wasted. Some say operations management started around 4,000 BC when the Egyptians started building pyramids. Some say operations management really started during the industrial revolution in the 1800s. Review the history of operations management and pick one critical event that you believed triggered the start of a formalized operations management style of production. Tell us about the event and why you believe it is critical to the start of operations management field.