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Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS (Hardcover)
by Greg Niemann
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Author: Greg Niemann
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Pub. in: February, 2007
ISBN: 0787994022
Pages: 256
Measurements: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA01675
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0787994020
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Greg Niemann, a Southern California travel and outdoors writer, followed the classic UPS career for almost thirty-five years, rising from loader, to driver, to management. He was West Coast editor of the company's employee publications and was often a liaison for top management. While at UPS, Niemann was accredited by the International Association of Business Communicators and named IABC Communicator of the Year.
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Although its brown vans are on every block and its delivery service reaches more than 200 countries, UPS is among the world’s most underestimated and misunderstood companies.
For the first time, a UPS “lifer” tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small messenger service became a business giant. Big Brown reveals the remarkable 100-year history of UPS and the life of its founder Jim Casey-one of the greatest unknown capitalists of the twentieth century. Casey pursued a Spartan business philosophy that emphasized military discipline, drab uniforms, and reliability over flash-a model that is still reflected in UPS culture today.
Big Brown examines all the seeming paradoxes about UPS: from its traditional management style and strict policies coupled with high employee loyalty and strong labor relations; from its historical “anti-marketing” bias (why brown?) to its sterling brand loyalty and reputation for quality.
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Paul Casey (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-02-13 00:00>
UPS founder Jim Casey did more than overcome humble beginnings to achieve the American Dream-he inspired all of his employees to come along for the ride. The continuous success of a company founded on a hundred dollars, determination, and integrity is a story of inspiration. Big Brown is a must-read for anyone who's ever held a job or had a dream. |
Mayor Greg Nickels (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-02-13 00:00>
UPS began life in Seattle a century ago. Greg Niemann captures that moment-and the spirit of Seattle-perfectly. |
Steven J. Christensen (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-02-13 00:00>
Big Brown offers a rare insider's glimpse into a corporate culture cloaked in secrecy. Learn how a corporation can get its drivers to hold their keys in a specific hand, on a specific finger, in a specific manner. Also learn how they attempt to use this obsessive attention to detail to conquer their industry. |
Norm Leaper (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-02-13 00:00>
This well-written, solidly researched history details how one man's vision and the inexorable march of events led to the evolution of a Seattle messenger service into a worldwide icon. In Big Brown, Niemann successfully delivers the goods-just as UPS has been doing for 100 years. |
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