Abstract
This manufacturing study will examine the evolution of the assembly line production used within the American automobile industry. By examining "Asphalt Nation" by Jane Holtz, one can realize how greater reliance on mass produced manufactured goods on the moving assembly greatly lowered demand for handcrafted items in specialized labor. In this manner, Holtz, defines the increasing reliance on automobile manufacturers to create cars through this process to give greater access for travel in the middle classes. The great industrial revolutions of England and those that occurred within America in the 19th century help one to realize how more customers could have access to certain products. In the case of the automobile, Henry Ford sought to make it possible to give every American a car.

Tags:holtz, ford, assembly

Abstract
The paper looks at the philosophical foundations of each, the biblical and doctrinal emphases of each one, historical developments, and the attitudes and teachings suffusing each one. The paper finds that while the two churches are substantially the same, there appears to be at least one significant doctrinal difference between them - and the Assembly of God Church seems to have a measure of theological and doctrinal confidence that bodes well for its future; by comparison, the history of the Church of Christ suggests latent factionalism and less willingness to "proselytize" the masses. Ultimately, the paper makes the case that all this makes it weaker than its AOG counterpart.

Tags:church, assembly, god

Abstract
The paper describes Illinois General Assembly bill HB0759. In particular, the paper looks at why the bill was proposed, who championed the bill (and why), what changes (if any) have been made to this important piece of legislation and why Illinois state senator Edward Petka voted as he did. In the end, the paper concludes that the bill is an exemplary one insofar as it seeks to protect the most vulnerable members of Illinois society.

Tags:illinois, assembly, advocacy

Abstract
This paper gives a history of the assembly line, showing how it changed the face of manufacturing forever. Eli Whitney is highlighted as the inventor of the assembly line, and companies such as Oldsmobile and Ford are cited as among those to first use this new technology. The paper describes the concepts behind the assembly line, such as continuous movement,and also shows that the assembly line concept had its roots in ancient times. The paper also notes other industries that used the assembly line in its infant stages, such as the meat packing industry in Chicago. The paper concludes by stating that modern assembly line methods have made manufacturing a highly refined process.

From the Paper
"The assembly line was first used on a large scale by the meat-packing industries of Chicago and Cincinnati during the 1870s. These slaughterhouses used monorail trolleys to move suspended carcasses past a line of stationary workers, each of whom did one specific task. Contrary to most factories' lines in which products are gradually put together step-by-step, this first assembly line was in fact more of a "disassembly" line, since each worker butchered a piece of a diminishing animal. The apparent breakthroughs in efficiency and productivity that were achieved by these meat packers were not immediately realized by any other industry until Ford designed his assembly line in 1913. Ford openly admitted using the meat-packing lines as a model. His success not only brought automobile ownership within the grasp of the average person, but it served notice to all types of manufacturers that the assembly line was here to stay. The assembly line transformed in a revolutionary way the manner and organization of work and by the end of World War I, the principle of continuous movement was sweeping mass-production industries of the world and was soon to become an integral part of modern industry."

Tags:Henry Ford, Eli Whitney, Ford Motor Company, Oldsmobile, unskilled workers

Abstract
This paper, written as though it were a speech being delivered by the author, begins with a discussion of the notion of privacy and then takes a look at Assembly Bill 2403 and how it relates to an individual's right to privacy and the enforcement of that privacy. The paper explains how Assembly Bill 2403 differs from previous legislation that has come before it regarding an individual's right to privacy, and then looks at what the author perceives to be the inherent weaknesses of the bill, as well as some of its advantages.

From the Paper
"I have quoted almost this entire opening paragraph of the bill because I want to underline the fundamental difference between existing legislation in the privacy domain and this bill, with everything it brings new. As we can see, in order for an act to be considered a privacy invasion, the sexual intent OR the intent to invade one's privacy needed to exist. In my opinion, both intents can only greatly limit the legislative area of applicability. Indeed, the intent to invade one's privacy is rather ambiguous: in my opinion, this is rather hard to prove, because one can always say he had no intent to invade privacy. As for the sexual intent, this is also rather limiting, because it strictly mentions filming the body or the undergarments of another person. Thus, there are so many cases that will actually evade the law in question."

Tags:aggressive, paparazzi, princess, diana, control, information, exposure, anonymously

Abstract
This paper uses an integrative approach for the General Motors truck assembly supply train that would help the company minimize total production, inventory, and transportation costs. The paper outlines a strategy for achieving this goal and provides illustrations and flow charts to help explain the strategy. Company background information, an outline of the supply chain from beginning to end, a discussion on warehousing and warehousing capacities, and information on production levels and transportation flows are also provided as part of the discussion on how to improve the assembly supply train.

Analysis of Truck and Bus Supply Chain
Warehouse Locations and Capacities
Production Levels and Transport Flows
Conclusions and Recommendations

From the Paper
"General Motor's supply chain has many components that go into making a final vehicle assembly. This analysis will look at only a portion of the supply chain, but will include many of the major components. This paper however, is more of a history lesson describing General Motors' supply chain system. Currently, GM is working on several large integrated business solutions to solve their supply chain issues and will have a fully changed supply chain within the next couple of years."

Tags:largest, vehicle, manufacturer, customer, requirements, order, to, delivery, global, management, systems

Abstract
This paper explains why Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759 was proposed, who championed the bill and what changes have been made to this piece of legislation. The paper is of the opinion that this bill is an exemplary one insofar as it seeks to protect the most vulnerable members of Illinois society.

From the Paper
"Naturally enough, it is vital that any reader have a solid understanding of just what bill HB0759 entails. For one thing, the original bill, as introduced, amends the state Children and Family Services Act by providing that every eligible child with a diagnosis of a mental illness shall receive mental health services. More specifically, the bill calls for the state Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to assess each mental health community network in the State to ascertain what needs to be done in order for each network to provide appropriate mental health services for vulnerable children. At the same time, the bill mandates that the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) must submit a report detailing the department's assessment of the health community networks as well as a plan outlining the identified needs; this plan must be submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly."

Tags:mental, health, services, children, Petka, Collins, Garrett

Abstract
This paper examines the privately owned Lorain assembly plant's dependence on the Ford Company. It describes the changing auto industry and the need for the plant to produce a different Ford model. The paper discusses the financial loan options offered to the Lorain plant by Ford for reconstruction and start up of the new auto line.

From the Paper
"The Lorain Assembly Plant is privately owned. The Ford Motor Company owns 25% of is manufacturing facilities, the remainder are privately owned as is the case with the Loraine Assembly Plant (Ford.com, 2002). Because they are privately owned, it is not necessary to publish specific financial data for general public use. This information is considered company sensitive and was not available. Because the Lorain Assembly plant is a supplier for the Ford Company, accounting policies and practices must be consistent with those used by the Ford Motor Company. In addition, as a part of the contract with Lorain Assembly Plant, Ford Motor Company requires the right to audit the books at any time upon request. They are not, however, required to make the findings public, unless it affects the reported earnings of the Ford Motor Company. Publicly traded companies are required to file their financial statements with the SEC and must be audited by an independent auditor. These findings are required to be made public record."

Tags:private, ownership, motor, car, automobile, public, company

Abstract
This movie explores the effects of globalization on the lives of both U.S. workers and the newly formed workforces in third world countries such as Mexico and the Philippines. It is compared to other movies which deal with unfair labor conditions - William Adler's "Mollie's Job" and "The Work of Nations".

From the Paper
"The film illustrates the issues faced through stories of the destruction of a local community by a Barbie Doll factory in the Philippines; secret meetings of Filipino women trying to form a union; and a hunger strike by Mexican workers. The film pulls no punches and exposes the abuse of human and labor rights by showing military and police intervention used in situations where workers, in many different parts around the world, are organizing to fight the multinationals by attempting to unionize."

Tags:work, labor, practice, union, globalization, workforce, third, world, strike

Abstract
The paper defines the term "globalization" and shows why Third World workers are paid less than First World workers. The paper explains why globalization produces monopolies. It then describes how globalization and trade agreements reduce the rights of workers in poor countries and increase environmental degradation while at the same time raise the standard of living in the First World.

From the Paper
"Globalization has brought with it an ever-more-rapidly-increasing concentration of money (or capital) in the First World's financial markets. This is the direct result of the fact that globalization has also brought with it increasing conglomeration of firms that were once separated by national barriers and that once competed with each other."

Tags:worker, globalization, monopoly, right, Third-World, First-World