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The Story of Three Partners (Classic Reprint): United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass., U. S. A: United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass., U. S. a (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Dreier, Thomas

 
9781333893446: The Story of Three Partners (Classic Reprint): United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass., U. S. A: United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass., U. S. a (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

How one factory changed the way shoes are made and how workers live.

This book explains the rise of a single company that leased and improved shoe-making machinery to many manufacturers. It shows how efficiency, standards, and service helped both big and small players compete, while shaping the factory floor and the bottoming room where soles and heels are attached.

Two chapters describe the social side of industrial progress: the restaurant and rest rooms for workers, the company clubhouse with athletic facilities, gardens, and housing aid. Together, these details illustrate a broader approach to balancing profits with worker well‑being.

- How leasing and coordination of machines supported competition and practical access for small manufacturers
- The role of ongoing maintenance, research, and service in keeping equipment productive
- What a factory town’s welfare facilities look like, from dining rooms to clubhouses and gardens
- How employee programs were presented as intelligent industrial cooperation and business sense

Ideal for readers of business history and social aspects of industrial work.

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