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This clip brings you the fascinating story behind one of the oldest and most successful producers of cars, driven by royalty, racers and the very rich since the turn of the century. Discover how Mercedes-Benz has consistently created designs which combine the highest levels of luxury with the newest technology to exude an opulence maintained for over a hundred years. Trace the story of former business rivals, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, who came together in 1926 to form this legendary company. Along with pioneering engineers like Ferdinand Porsche, they went on to build an automobile empire under the beautiful but mysterious Mercedes name badge - one of the best-known trademarks around. Superb racing and factory line footage along with original advertising allow you to follow the evolution of the three-pointed star from the turn of the century to the huge corporation of today, which incorporates the famous brands Maybach, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Smart. Special features include an in-depth look at the birth and development of Chrysler before its inception into Mercedes-Benz AG in 1998, using unique archive road, race, and safety-testing footage. Also includes detailed features on classic Mercedes-Benz models including the SS, 300SL, 500K, 190SL and footage of the recent E-Class, SLK, and SLR McLaren models in stunning locations, plus exclusive in-factory shots of the new F500. Whether you’ve ever been fortunate enough to own a Mercedes-Benz or you’re just an admirer, this is the clip for you ! Ranked 3.60 / 5 | 0 views | 0 comments Click here to watch the video (02:00) Submitted By: Babelgum Tags: Babelgum More History Racing Classic Stories Roads Footage Companies Designs Models Rivals Luxury Archive Empire Engineering Of Commentary Karl McLaren Manufacturing Cars Porsche Dodge Chrysler Benz SS Mercedes-Benz Daimler Maybach Jeep Ag Safety-testing Categories:

Download this podcast Length 16:50 Download audio file (20091106_kim_woodard_pt3.mp3) OK we are on to Part 3 of our interview with the newest addition to the Technomic Asia team, Kim Woodard.  In this section, we get down into the nitty-gritty of doing deals in China.  Enjoy!

Episode #78 brings a very special guest, Sorrel King, to talk about systems, communication, and patient safety. Sorrel's 18-month old daughter, Josie, was the victim of a series of preventable medical errors at a world-renowned hospital, passing away in the hospital's ICU. Sorrel channeled her grief and energy into the Josie King Foundation, which works to educate healthcare providers, patients, and families about the patient safety and systems improvement. From their website: The Josie King Foundation’s mission (www.josieking.org) is to prevent others from dying or being harmed by medical errors. By uniting healthcare providers and consumers, and funding innovative safety programs, we hope to create a culture of patient safety, together. Sorrel is also the author of the recently released book, Josie's Story: A Mother's Inspiring Crusade to Make Medical Care Safe. I think much of what she talks about will resonate with Lean thinkers, as well as anyone with an interest in safer healthcare For earlier episodes, visit the main Podcast page at www.leanpodcast.org, which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple iTunes. If you have feedback on the podcast, or any questions for me or my guests, you can email me at leanpodcast@gmail.com or you can call and leave a voicemail by calling the "Lean Line" at (817) 776-LEAN (817-776-5326) or contact me via Skype id "mgraban". Please give your location and your first name. Any comments (email or voicemail) might be used in follow ups to the podcast.

things were touch an go for a while this week. the ism manufacturing index for october set a positive tone. but then investors had second thoughts.

Download this podcast Length 17:54 Download audio file (20091102_kim_woodard_pt2.mp3) We are in the middle of a Podcast interview with Dr. Kim Woodard, the newest addition to the Technomic Asia team here in Shanghai.  Kim’s background includes setting up A.T. Kearney in the early days of China business and running his own boutique M&A consulting firm.  We brought Kim into Technomic to fill out our ability to provide end-to-end services for our clients doing deals in China.  While we saw a bit slow-down in 2009 for M&A in China (and, in fact, around the world), we see that things are really going to pick up in 2010 as companies are looking for aggressive growth opportunities. In this Podcast, I talk with Kim about the practical do’s and don’ts of doing deals in China …

They are found in almost every kitchen, but surprisingly there?s only one U.S. manufacturer. Follow us inside the Best Manufacturers plant for a rare visit to see how a whisk is made.

A returning guest (episodes #30, #38, and #48), Bob Emiliani is again featured in episode #77 of the LeanBlog Podcast. Bob is the President of The Center for Lean Business Management, LLC. He is a leading authority on Lean management, who since 1995 has focused his efforts on de-mystifying the "black art" of Lean leadership through his "Real Lean" series of books. Today, we talk about his most recent work - the republication (with additional material and commentary from Bob) of a book by Frank Wollard called Principles of Mass and Flow Production. You can read more about the book here on Bob's web site: www.theclbm.com. For earlier episodes, visit the main Podcast page at www.leanpodcast.org, which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple iTunes. If you have feedback on the podcast, or any questions for me or my guests, you can email me at leanpodcast@gmail.com or you can call and leave a voicemail by calling the "Lean Line" at (817) 776-LEAN (817-776-5326) or contact me via Skype id "mgraban". Please give your location and your first name. Any comments (email or voicemail) might be used in follow ups to the podcast.