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Stedman Place: Buy or Rent?
by David S. Scharfstein Andre F. PeroldA couple has to decide whether to continue renting a townhouse or buy the one next door. Allows for a discussion of net present value, internal rate of return, and the costs and benefits of homeownership.
Steel: The Story of Pittsburgh's Iron & Steel Industry, 1852–1902
by Dale Richard PerelmanA lively portrait of the &“Steel City&” and its millionaires and workers during the late nineteenth century. Steel portrays the growth of iron and steel in smoke-filled Pittsburgh during America&’s industrial age, and what it meant for the people who lived there. This history shares the fast-paced saga of millionaire barons Andrew Carnegie, Ben Franklin Jones, Henry Clay Frick, Henry Phipps, and Charles Schwab, who often plotted and schemed against each other—as well as the story of the underpaid and undervalued immigrant workforce whose desire to unionize united their bosses against them. Here, author Dale Richard Perelman recounts this dramatic struggle and the bloody battles it spawned throughout Western Pennsylvania&’s plants, mines, and railroad yards.
The Steel Ceiling: Achieving Sustainable Growth in Engineering and Construction
by Peter WilkinsonWhat needs to change for your business to grow sustainably? The engineering and construction industry is at a tipping point: How can we foster long-term growth in uncertain times? How do we navigate technology-driven disruption and meet the challenge of net zero emissions? And how do we create a more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable industry for the future? The Steel Ceiling: Achieving Sustainable Growth in Engineering and Construction highlights current issues facing businesses in the engineering and construction sector in Australia—and outlines what it takes for your business to withstand the economic test of time. This book gives you the strategic plan you need to break through the &“steel ceiling&” holding you back. In clear and actionable terms, with examples and stories from the industry, it outlines an effective methodology you can use to grow your enterprise sustainably—from a small business to megaproject capability. Develop a clear understanding of the economic forces impacting the infrastructure sector in Australia Craft a roadmap for evolving your business and remaining competitive in today&’s landscape Build leadership skills and hone the vision, values and culture that drive your business Learn how to better manage precious time, increase revenue, and improve returns on equity Implement the four pillars that are the foundation for a thriving, sustainable business Author Peter Wilkinson has more than 30 years&’ experience in transforming industry business capability, from small business to large-scale government projects. In this book, he provides you with the knowledge and the game plan you need to build a thriving business ready to compete in today&’s industry environment.
Steel City: Hamilton and Region
by J. J. Drake L. G. Reeds M. J. DearFrom its establishment nearly 200 years ago as a village at the centre of an agricultural district, Hamilton has grown into one of Canada's biggest industrial centres, at the heart of a highly developed regional municipality. The story of its changing landscapes, both physical and human, is presented in the nineteen essays that make up this volume, all by geographers associated with Hamilton's McMaster University. Change is the essence of the story. Each contributor focuses on one aspect of the past, present, or future landscapes of Hamilton, and places it within the context of change in the region. The first series of essays explores physical landscapes – geology and relief, climate, soils, vegetation, and hydrology – and shows how human activity has moulded them. The second group charts the evolution of human landscapes in the region, paying special attention to contemporary Hamilton with its rich and diverse combination of people and cultures, and also to the political intrigue that surrounded the introduction of regional government to the area. Finally a third series focuses on the functioning of the Hamilton region. Within a highly complex system, the city and region balance a broad range of often contradictory trends and activities. The contributors examine the difficulties facing agriculture in a rapidly urbanizing region; the importance of Hamilton in caring for welfare-dependent populations; the future of steel in Steel City; the challenges posed by energy requirements in the region; and the hard choices facing policy-makers. The last two essays discuss the role played by McMaster University in the life of the region, and the landscape of Hamilton today: a remarkable complex of historical interest, great natural beauty, and modern city life.
A Steel Man in India
by John L. KeenanWhen Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata announced his plan to set up a steel plant in India, sceptical Englishmen immediately proclaimed that they were ready to eat all the steel that India would produce. This is the story of how Tata made them eat their words ? told by the man Tata hired to make it happen. Tata, Keenan declares, was a man with a vision, who saw that India must produce steel to be free and to survive in the modern world. With American engineers and Indian capital, he transformed a corner of the old feudal India into the new industrial India, and Keenan did a great deal to help him. Now a business classic, A Steel Man in India is a riveting account by a man of parts: who, in between his `chota pegs?, horse racing and elephant fights, soaked up Hindi and Urdu, and was a typical representative of the spirit that contributed to the making of a modern India.
Steel Production: Processes, Products, and Residuals (RFF Policy and Governance Set)
by Clifford S. Russell William J. VaughnThe authors address the problems of determining the implications of different environmental standards and public policies by investigating their effect on industrial costs and resource use within linear-programming framework. Originally published in 1976
Steel Street
by Arthur I Segel Justin Ginsburgh Ben Creo William J. PoorvuThe case involves repositioning an old 6-story warehouse in Pittsburgh and many of the issues of rehabilitation and selecting and managing the development team especially in a world of capital market uncertainty. The case also demonstrates the alignment of interests of the players, the construction process and the various methods available to contract with the general contractor including lump sum, cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price.
Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success
by Shannon Karels Kathy MillerThis book is about meaningful culture change, individual and organizational learning, leadership humanity and resilience, and organizational excellence. It documents a long, challenging, but totally inspirational account of multiple plants’ transformations, but also provides a unique window into a boss-subordinate relationship that is textured, real, and uplifting. Women in leadership (way beyond manufacturing) will be interested in this account of gifted, yet humble leadership. I am challenged to convey how much I loved the content and style of this book. Jane Dutton, Professor of Business Administration and Psychology at the University of Michigan Cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations Kathy and Shannon are systems-based thinkers which makes their Lean Enterprise implementation successful and sustainable. Understanding their journey and challenges makes this book a must read for both new lean thinkers and seasoned lean professionals. Rick Harris, President of Harris Lean Systems, Inc. The authors joined forces professionally when Kathy hired Shannon to be a member of her leadership team. This book describes the transformation they led to convert operations from traditional manufacturing to a lean enterprise. Kathy (executive leader responsible for profitability) and Shannon (transformation leader) share the finer points of a comprehensive change process, the challenges and triumphs, and the real emotion involved during their quest for success. Each describes the professional journey from their unique perspective and the highlights of an endearing friendship that was formed along the way. This story will inspire female leaders in any organization, showcasing an example of high-performing women thriving in an intense and fast-paced world. Kathy and Shannon are role models for those juggling intense, fulfilling careers, alongside life’s complexities such as dual-career marriages and raising children. Their story provides a powerful case study of women supporting each other in the workplace to drive positive culture and significantly improved business results by leading with authenticity and inclusivity.
Steeling the Mind
by Todd C. Helmus Russell W. GlennCombat stress casualties are not necessarily higher in city operations than operations on other types of terrain. Commanders and NCOs need to have the skills to treat and prevent stress casualties and understand their implications for urban operations. The authors review the known precipitants of combat stress reaction, its battlefield treatment, and the preventive steps commanders can take to limit its extent and severity.
Steering Clear
by Peter G. Peterson"Despite clear danger and explicit warnings, the United States of America--distracted by short-term challenges and its own political dysfunction--is steaming toward its own collision, one with long-term debt."Philanthropist, businessman, and former secretary of commerce Peter G. Peterson argues that we can no longer ignore the long-term debt challenges facing our country, because our economic future depends on it. The gross federal debt now exceeds $17 trillion and it is expected to rise rapidly in the decades to come. If the growing gap between projected spending and revenues continues to widen, our federal debt is projected to soar to the highest levels in our nation's history--more than four times its average over the past forty years. This growing debt and the associated interest costs divert resources away from important public and private investments that are critical to our global competitiveness, threatening our future economy.Peterson has made it his life's work to bring awareness to America's key economic and fiscal challenges. He makes clear that if we continue to ignore America's long-term debt, we will diminish economic opportunities for future generations, weaken our ability to protect the most vulnerable, and undermine the competitive strength of our businesses globally.The drama-filled, economically damaging budget battles of the last few years have focused almost entirely on the short term--putting aside the more difficult, but much more important, long-term issues. Peterson offers nonpartisan analysis of our economic challenges and a robust set of options for solving our long-term debt problems. He looks at the impact of aging baby boomers, growing healthcare costs, outdated military spending, a flawed tax code, and our divided political system. And he offers hopeful, durable, and achievable solutions for improving our fiscal outlook through a mix of progrowth reform options that would reduce government spending and increase revenue, and could be phased in gradually in the years to come.There's still time to restore the United States as a land of opportunity. Peterson's diagnosis and recommendations can help us confront our fiscal reality, address our long-term debt, and steer the country safely toward a more secure and dynamic economic future.
Steering Monetary Policy Through Unprecedented Crises
by Cole Bolton David MossIn early April 2008, economic conditions in Europe appeared to be deteriorating on almost all fronts: sales figures were falling, business and consumer confidence were slumping, forecasts for European growth were being revised downward, and inflation was rising. In fact, figures for the month of March revealed that inflation had reached an annualized rate of 3.5%, Europe's highest level since 1992. On top of these broad economic problems, the European financial sector-indeed, the financial sector worldwide-was in turmoil. By April 2008, global financial institutions had written down the value of their mortgage-related investments and other assets by at least $230 billion, and businesses around the world were complaining that it was ever more difficult to secure credit. In America, meanwhile, consumer confidence was falling, consumer spending had slowed to a near halt, and inflation had crept above 4%. In reaction to these dismal economic conditions, the Federal Reserve had steadily cut interest rates over a seven-month period, most recently lowering its key rate to 2.25% on March18. In sharp contrast to the Fed, the European Central Bank (ECB) had long held its key rate at 4%, where it stood when the ECB's Governing Council reconvened on April 10, 2008. Given both the market turmoil and the evident inflationary pressure, members of the ECB's Governing Council would have to weigh the available data extremely carefully as they decided whether to raise, lower, or maintain their benchmark interest rate. The significance of this decision could hardly be overstated, since it had the potential to send a strong signal about the nature of European monetary policy and the priorities of the ECB going forward.
Steht unsere Versorgung auf dem Spiel?: Über terroristische Bedrohungen entlang der Supply Chain (essentials)
by Wolfgang LehmacherDieses essential gibt Hinweise auf das aktuelle Risikopotenzial von Menschen, Immobilien, Best#65533;nden und Transportg#65533;tern, Verkehrs- und Transportmitteln entlang der Lieferkette. Wolfgang Lehmacher diskutiert vor dem Hintergrund der Anschl#65533;ge in Br#65533;ssel und Paris anhand vieler praktischer Beispiele m#65533;gliche Risiko-Szenarien terroristischer Bedrohungen sowie Sicherheitsstrategien entlang der Supply Chain. In Zeiten, in denen die Terrorgefahr auch in Europa wieder zum Alltag geh#65533;rt, m#65533;ssen bestehende Sicherheitskonzepte gepr#65533;ft und potenzielle Schwachstellen behoben werden. Der Autor zeigt zudem auf, dass staatliche Sicherheitsma#65533;nahmen durchaus auch Nebenwirkungen haben k#65533;nnen und betont die Notwendigkeit der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Staat, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.
Steigerung der Anlagenproduktivität durch OEE-Management: Definitionen, Vorgehen und Methoden – von manuell bis Industrie 4.0 (essentials)
by Markus Focke Jörn SteinbeckIn diesem essential wird anhand von praktischen Beispielen erläutert, wie die Anlagenproduktivität von produzierenden Unternehmen durch Einführung des OEE-Managements gesteigert werden kann. Markus Focke und Jörn Steinbeck bieten eine leicht verständliche und in allen Branchen anwendbare Definition der Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Die Autoren geben umsetzungsorientierte Vorgehensvorschläge für die Einführung des OEE-Managements in Unternehmen. Der Leser erhält konkrete Hinweise zur Erfassung der Kennzahl sowie den Verlustursachen der Anlagenproduktivität, dabei wird sowohl auf die manuelle Erfassung als auch die Anwendung von Industrie 4.0-Technologie eingegangen. Abschließend erfolgt ein Vorgehen zur finanziellen Bewertung der erzielten OEE-Steigerungen.
Steigerung der Anlagenproduktivität durch OEE-Management: Definitionen, Vorgehen und Methoden (essentials)
by Markus Focke Jörn SteinbeckIn diesem essential wird anhand von praktischen Beispielen erläutert, wie die Anlagenproduktivität von produzierenden Unternehmen durch Einführung des OEE-Managements gesteigert werden kann. Es bietet eine leicht verständliche und in allen Branchen anwendbare Definition der Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Die Autoren geben umsetzungsorientierte Vorgehensvorschläge für die Einführung des OEE-Managements in Unternehmen sowie konkrete Hinweise zur Erfassung der Kennzahl, den Verlustursachen der Anlagenproduktivität sowie den Möglichkeiten zur Senkung der Verluste. Dabei gehen sie auch auf die steigende Wichtigkeit automatisierter Anlagendatenerfassung und digitaler Auswertung ein. Das Buch schließt mit einem Vorgehen zur finanziellen Bewertung erzielter OEE-Steigerungen.
Steigerung der Intelligenz mechatronischer Systeme (Intelligente Technische Systeme – Lösungen aus dem Spitzencluster it’s OWL)
by Ansgar Trächtler Jürgen GausemeierDas Buch beschreibt die Ergebnisse des Querschnittsprojekts „Selbstoptimierung“ des vom BMBF geförderten Spitzencluster-Projekts „Intelligente Technische Systeme OstWestfalenLippe“ (kurz: it’s OWL).Die Entwicklung der Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik eröffnet neue Perspektiven für intelligente technische Systeme, die hohen Kundennutzen stiften. Diese Systeme sind in der Lage, sich ihrer Umgebung und den Wünschen ihrer Anwender im Betrieb anzupassen. Für den Innovationssprung von der Mechatronik hin zu selbstoptimierenden Systemen wird Expertise aus den Gebieten Maschinelles Lernen, mathematische Optimierungsverfahren, Regelungstechnik und Condition Monitoring benötigt.Zielsetzung des Cluster-Querschnittsprojekts Selbstoptimierung war ein Instrumentarium zur Planung und Entwicklung von selbstoptimierenden Produkten und Produktionssystemen. Dieses soll die Entwickler in den Unternehmen bei der Realisierung von Ansätzen der Selbstoptimierung praxisgerecht unterstützen. Das vorliegende Buch stellt das erarbeitete Instrumentarium mit den entsprechenden Schwerpunkten im Detail vor. Dabei werden die wesentlichen Grundlagen der jeweiligen Fachgebiete gezeigt und die methodische Umsetzung anhand von Praxisbeispielen aus dem Spitzencluster erläutert.
Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball
by Bill MaddenNo owner has changed the landscape of sports more than New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.
Steinhoff International: Accounting Irregularities and Financial Markets
by Siko Sikochi Austin LimSteinhoff International Holdings N.V. was a holding company, whose subsidiaries manufactured, distributed and sold furniture and household products. Steinhoff was widely known as a South African company because it first listed on the South African Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its global headquarters was in South Africa. However, Steinhoff went on to expand from distribution and manufacturing to retail businesses across 30 countries, employing over 130 thousand people. As its global revenues grew, especially in Europe, Steinhoff created a new holding company, Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. incorporated in the Netherlands and with a primary listing in Germany and secondary listing on the JSE. Steinhoff was soon mired in allegations and investigations of accounting misrepresentations, and came crashing on December 6, 2017 after admission of possible accounting irregularities. The case is set days after news broke out about the accounting irregularities and explores the decision of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on whether to suspend the listing of Steinhoff's securities.
Steinhoff International and the Stock Exchange
by Siko Sikochi Austin LimSteinhoff International Holdings N.V. was a holding company, whose subsidiaries manufactured, distributed and sold furniture and household products. Steinhoff was widely known as a South African company because it first listed on the South African Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its global headquarters was in South Africa. However, Steinhoff went on to expand from distribution and manufacturing to retail businesses across 30 countries, employing over 130 thousand people. As its global revenues grew, especially in Europe, Steinhoff created a new holding company, Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. incorporated in the Netherlands and with a primary listing in Germany and secondary listing on the JSE. Steinhoff was soon mired in allegations and investigations of accounting misrepresentations, and came crashing on December 6, 2017 after admission of possible accounting irregularities. The case is set days after news broke out about the accounting irregularities and explores the decision of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on whether to suspend the listing of Steinhoff's securities.
Steinway & Sons
by David A. GarvinConsiders whether Steinway should reintroduce a long-discontinued product line to meet competition from the Japanese. Raises the issue of just how quality is defined in this market. Looks closely at a production process relying on craft skills. Students have the opportunity to consider issues of quality.
Steinway & Sons: Buying a Legend (A)
by Joseph B. Lassiter John T. GourvilleIt is 1995 and Steinway & Sons has just been purchased by two young entrepreneurs. For 140 years, Steinway has held the reputation for making the finest quality grand pianos in the world. The past 25 years have proven to be a challenge, however. First, the company has changed hands several times and product quality has become a concern. Second, the worldwide market for pianos has been in a steady decline, and competition for high-end grand pianos has increased. Finally in 1992, Steinway took the questionable steps of introducing a mid-priced line of grand pianos under the brand name "Boston." Designed by Steinway, but manufactured by a Japanese piano maker, the Boston line represented a major shift in strategy for the company. Within this context, what do two young entrepreneurs (with little or no experience in the piano industry) hope to accomplish in buying Steinway? In particular, what value do they bring to the company and what decisions should they make?
Steinway & Sons (Images of America)
by Laura Lee SmithThis history of the iconic piano brand chronicles the story of an immigrant family, American ingenuity, and more than a century of musical excellence. The legendary piano maker Steinway & Sons holds a unique place in American history. The name alone conjures many things: a symbol of class and elegance, an American success story, an area of New York City, and the height of craftsmanship. From their factory in Queens, located on Steinway Place, the company has touched the hearts of millions across the world, from piano teachers and students to world-class musicians, and from salespeople to artisans, audiences, and music lovers. After leaving his native Germany for America in 1850, Henry E. Steinway established his new enterprise with a simple but ambitious mission &“to build the best piano possible.&” In the late 19th century, Steinway emerged as the standard-bearer in piano design and manufacturing, outshining and outlasting other brands including Chickering and Weber. Today, the Steinway piano is still built by hand in New York City according to the same stringent processes developed by Henry E. Steinway and his sons more than a century ago.
Stella McCartney
by Sandrine Crener Anat KeinanStella McCartney launched her own fashion house under her name in a partnership with the luxury conglomerate Kering as a 50/50 joint venture in 2001. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her collections, which include women's ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance, and a kids line. Stella McCartney's achievement in fashion and social awareness has been recognized on many occasions, and her commitment to sustainability is present throughout all her collections and numerous environmental and charitable initiatives. As climate change is becoming a more pressing issue, companies are pressured to embrace a more sustainable approach to their business. With fashion and luxury industries progressively rising to this challenge, what does it mean for Stella McCartney's brand's ethos to be a responsible, honest, and modern company? Is it possible that Stella McCartney's environmentally friendly positioning will not be as differentiating as before as more fashion and luxury brands are becoming environmentally conscious and starting to develop sustainable initiatives? Similarly, how are Stella McCartney's partnerships to develop ethical fashion items impacting the brand's luxury positioning and appeal?
Stellar Management Teams
by Vesa Ristikangas Tapani RinneManagement teams at all levels, and individual team members in particular, are often disengaged and disconnected from the management function itself. Statements such as, "we lack common goals or they are unclear", "I have no influence", "I am not listened to nor taken into account", and "I do not feel valued – actually, nobody does", are commonplace. The authors argue this is because we have been entrenched in an era of guru leadership but that it must come to an end if our management teams are to rise to the top. An individual is not capable of controlling the complicated system of an organization, with its countless variables, especially in conjunction with the rapid change in both the economy and market forces, which are unpredictable and uncontrollable. No matter how talented the individual, no one person is in a position to manage this complex system alone – not even a guru leader. The authors contend that what is needed now are resilient trendsetters who will bring about a new era of top-performing teams that together form a "collective guru", which they refer to as a Stellar Management Team. In this book, the reader undertakes a metaphorical journey to the stars, which symbolizes top-level interaction and collaboration. The journey is the development from an ordinary management team into a Stellar Management Team, which elevates its operation up to a new level of performance and success.
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