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in the social standing of some women- slacks verse skirt idea that was true when tested by Constance and Clara. Working on the production line was not the only option for women when it came to war efforts some just took the opportunity head on even though they did not enjoy themselves. In the summer Constance and Clara spent working on a plane production line they were a part of something that changed the way women were viewed within society that is still in effect…

production of various products until the ingenious invention of the assembly line. This made most products expensive because of the extensive amount of work that people had to put forth into making products. It took workers about half a day of grueling work to create cars before the Model T. Because of this condition, cars were very expensive and most people could not afford one like today. Ransom E. Olds used the assembly line in 1901 to mass produce his “Curved Dash” Oldsmobile. This made it…

The case study of VF Brands: Global Supply Chain Strategy makes excellent points towards their quest to decrease costs, increase efficiency while trying to stay ultra-competitive in the apparel market. Chris Fraser, president of Supply Chain for VF, states “We have to start finding cost savings by how we manage our supply chain.” (Kerin, R., & Peterson, R. 2013). This is the end goal for the Supply Chain segment of VF Brands. The first question of utilizing company- owned plants to using a large…

I had got use to having the skytrain doors shut in my face. No matter how confused or scared someone looked, no one had the time to stop or help a lost person. The ride back home seemed to be longer than usual and I could not help but notice the nervous group of kids trying to figure out the directions. Looking at them reminded me of the time when I first used the skytrain without any adult supervision. I vividly remember the struggle my little cousin and I faced just to get back home. It…

For my beat, I’ve chosen to cover the neighborhood of Brookland, aka “Little Rome”, which has a population of 35,567 and is located in the northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C., bounded by South Dakota Avenue to the east, 9th Street NE to the west, Rhode Island Avenue NE to the south, and Michigan Avenue to the north. The Brookland-CUA Metro station on Monroe and 9th Street serves the neighborhood and the students of The Catholic University of America and could be considered the midway point…

Cesar Laboy Mr. Berardelli, p. 3 Honors American Cultures 11, 6.0 3 December, 2014 Title Although Henry Ford did not invent the automobile, he made it a common thing to have one. By using a method of mass production, he found it easy to produce automobiles at a faster rate for a low cost. A large percentage of parts on his cars were standardized, making production more efficient. As a result, the infamous Model T was born and well known. Americans all over the country began to buy these cars…

In the early twentieth century, a movement called Progressivism was gaining popularity among Americans. The movement was loosely centered around identifying specific social problems, informing the American public about these problems, and then trying to find a solution to the issues. Though the idea of Progressivism was to “correct” problems in American society, many people still believed that the movement did little to change the country’s uncertain future. Those who defended and criticized…

Enough is Enough The local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (P-9) were a group of passionate individuals that lived metaphorically by the words of “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen while they were striking against Hormel at the Austin, Minessota site. Director Barbara Kopple followed the Hormel strike for a couple of years in order to create the Academy Award winning documentary American Dream. The documentary shows the world a first hand experience of the struggles…

The company has become one of the largest family-controlled businesses in the world with Henry Ford’s great grandson currently being the Executive Chairman for Ford Motors. Ford is the first company to manufacture their products in a moving assembly line. It manufactures cars, SUVs, vans, and trucks. The company has created some of the best features in modern automobiles such as windshield safety glass, an engine…

The Japanese company was struggling to keep up with demand. Major automakers had started a policy of just-in-time production, to maximize profits by minimizing waste. This means that the deadlines are solid. If any one part is late the production line shuts down completely. Automakers like Toyota and Honda started issuing strict fines for tardiness. 5 digits per minute or a minimum of 600,000 per hour late. The deadlines were so harsh, Takata Corporation could hardly keep…