Innovation is a big topic, and is getting a lot of attention these days in a lot of management circles. Several months ago I was asked to write a paper on how one might go about building more innovative thinking into a company's culture. That ... [Continue Reading]
Ford’s mass production system: 100 years young
A century ago, Ford's assembly line changed society It began on October 7, 1913 when engineers constructed a crude system using a rope and winch to pull a Ford Model T past 140 workers in a sprawling new factory dubbed the Crystal Palace. Henry ... [Continue Reading]
Wealth distribution in America. Frightening.
The great capitalists of their day -- like Henry Ford -- clearly saw the need for a strong and growing middle class to buy their products. We would do well to remember that a strong and prosperous middle class acts as a shock-absorber for society. ... [Continue Reading]
