April 18, 19 and 20, 1923
“EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT FOR THE MODERATE-SIZED PLANT.”
The Executive Secretary attended a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Chapter this month and feels that it is his duty to inform all the S.I.E. members of his firm conviction that the Spring convention will be a banner event in the history of the Society. The local committee is cooperating with the program committee to produce a list of speakers and arrange special events which will surpass all previous efforts.
The title of the major subject is sufficient to indicate that the program of this convention will, in its business aspect, differ considerably from that of other conventions. Hitherto, papers, meetings, and discussions have been mostly occupied with management problems arising in larger plants; but questions of management arising in smaller plants are generally ignored at industrial and technical groups and almost wholly disregarded in technical literature.
It is extremely opportune, therefore, that the Society is drawing attention to a field covering over 90 percent of the country’s manufacturing industry where, though little has been said and less written, outstanding examples of efficiency scientifically developed are to be found. Members are urged to return the questionnaire accompanying this Bulletin. Without these replies, no negotiations toward a reduction of the transportation rate can be undertaken. It is imperative, also, that local convention committees be advised with all dispatch as to numbers to ensure the successful completion of all arrangements for the special events planned.
This is impossible unless Headquarters receive answers promptly.
