...Introduction Caterpillar Inc., probably better known as “CAT” throughout the world, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, is a world leader in the manufacture of construction and mining equipment to include diesel and natural gas engines. It also has a financial services branch, Caterpillar Financial Services, earning approximately 7% of Caterpillar’s revenue by providing financing to many of Caterpillar’s customers who purchase its construction and mining equipment (Caterpillar, Inc., 2012). Caterpillar, today, is an extremely profitable and successful corporation indicative of the results it reported in its most recent quarterly report. Its 2012 earnings per share of $2.54, a quarterly record, is a 67% increase over its 2011 second quarter reported earnings per share. Revenues, likewise, set a record at the staggering number of $17.374 billion easily trumping its 2011 second quarter revenues of $14.230 billion. High revenues translated to record profits of $1.699 billion, an eye opening increase over the last year’s quarterly profits of $1.015 billion, a 67% increase (Caterpillar, Inc., 2012). Caterpillar trades on the New York Stock Exchange and closed today at $86.62, about the middle of its 52 week trading range (Market, 2012). Caterpillar’s profit outlook for the remainder of 2012 is very optimistic. Its projects its sales and revenues to be between $68 and $70 billion earning a profit of $9.60/share vice Caterpillar’s earlier forecast of approximately the same...
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...test unique material and no other clothing material is comparable. In order to cultivate silk it takes an average of 24-28 days for a silk worm to become an adult and make a cocoon. Silk harvesters will use straw to pick up the adult silkworms then unwind the cocoon. The cocoons must be heated to kill the pupae or a moth will grow from the pupae and destroy the silk. An interesting fact about silkworms is one cocoon can produce about 1,000 meters of silk. After china mastered this sophisticated technique the west traders were willing to pay gold for the same weight as silk. today china is still the main producer of silk. Ancient alchemists in China tried to discover an immortal elixir that grants the gift of immortality. Instead of immortality they discovered gunpowder which is a combination of saltpeter charcoal and sulfur. This mixture is known as potassium nitrate. During the Tang Dynasty (850 AD) this invention was used to make fireworks and signal flares before being adapted for military. The English translation for the Chinese word gunpowder is fire medicine. unique material and no other clothing material is comparable. In order to cultivate silk it takes an average of 24-28 days for a silk worm to become an adult and make a cocoon. Silk harvesters will use straw to pick up the adult silkworms then unwind the cocoon. The cocoons must be heated to kill the pupae or a moth will grow from the pupae and destroy the silk. An interesting fact about silkworms is one...
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...The title “The Chrysalids” signifies that it is a novel about change. The word “chrysalid” is related to the word “chrysalis”, which means “the form which butterflies, moths, and most other insects assume when they change from the state of larva or caterpillar and before they arrive at their winged or perfect state”. Or in simpler terms, it is the state where the caterpillar does most, if not all, of its change into a butterfly. Change can happen anywhere, whether it be in a physical form, such as the caterpillar turning into a butterfly, or evolution of entire species; a mental state, for instance a deeper comprehension of an emotion, or an education towards acceptance and understanding; or in a social environment, for example the abolishment of slavery and the non-discriminatory laws. Change is almost inevitable, fore it is the driving force of life. With out change life could not adapt to its surroundings and survive. If change were to stop, then life would become meaningless. The Earth would be the same if there was life with no change, than if there was no life at all. Generally when people ponder about the notion change, they think about a process where a thing transforms into a better version of itself. While change is usually associated with evolution, it can sometimes be the complete opposite. Change can happen for the worse, though it is seldom seen. With life comes change, and though in The Chrysalids some change is not for the better, character, environment...
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...A termite’s life may appear simple, but it is truly a complex web of life cycle stages, jobs, and possibilities. Starting from egg, termites go through metamorphosis, the changes that the majority of inspects experience throughout their life. Two predominately seen types of metamorphosis are holometabolous development and hemimetabolous development. These are more commonly referred to as complete and incomplete metamorphosis. Complete metamorphosis, occurring in ants, butterflies, and ladybugs, consist of four life cycle stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Incomplete metamorphosis is experienced by crickets, grasshoppers, and our little friends, termites. This variation of metamorphosis consists of three life cycle stages: egg, nymph, and adult. To further complicate things, when a termite becomes an adult it receives a job. This is due to their social structure, the caste system. This social way of life keeps the colony organized by determining roles through heredity. The roles that may be received during adulthood are reproductive, worker, and soldier. A reproductive, if an atlate, will leave the colony with a mate, and if successful, the pair will lose their wings, becoming de-atlates, and begin to colonize. They then become king and queen, the main reproductives of the colony. The queen will have to lay around 2,000 eggs every day to sustain the colony, but that is her only responsibility for the rest of her life. She is taken care of by the neotenic termites...
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...F. Name BEED 2-D Year and Section Second Semester S.Y 2013-2014 MRS. REMELIE R. ROBLES Instructor I. Objectives * Students will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. * Identify the four different stages of a butterfly life cycle (from egg, caterpillar, pupa or cocoon, to a butterfly). II. Subject Matter Topic: Life Cycle of a Butterfly Materials: Real eggs of a butterfly, caterpillar, cocoon, a butterfly, pictures III. Procedure A. Motivation I’m a Hungry Caterpillar (tune of I’m a Little teapot) I’m hungry caterpillar Walking slowly Looking for something To fill my belly When I go to sleep I’ll make a little cocoon Pop! I’ll be a butterfly soon. B. Discussion I will show to the class the four different stages of a butterfly life cycle one by one, which are the eggs, caterpillar, cocoon and a butterfly and explain to them each stage. * The first stage is the eggs. This is where a girl butterfly lays eggs. She lays them on a leaf. * The second stage is the caterpillar. At this stage, the caterpillar eats all the time. It also grows really fast. * The third stage is the cocoon. The caterpillar makes a cocoon. It is mostly brown or green. This protects them. * The fourth stage is the butterfly. A butterfly comes out of the cocoon. It can now learn to fly. Butterflies are very colorful. * A butterfly finds a mate. When it finds a mate, it lays eggs. Then the life...
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...A different sort of book For everyone Except for those who have given up completely (and even they might secretly enjoy it) HOPE FOR THE FLOWERS words and pictures by (1972) Trina Paulos HOPE FOR THE FLOWERS Trina Paulos A tale…. Partly about life Partly about revolution And lots about hope For adults and others (including caterpillars who can read) Many thanks To everyone All over the world Who has helped me Believe in the butterfly. This is the tale Of a caterpillar Who has trouble Becoming what He really is. It is like myself – like us. Love Trina To the “more” of love – the real revolution And my father who believed in it. CHAPTER 1 Once upon a time A tiny striped caterpillar Burst from the egg Which had been home For so long. “Hello world,” he said. “It sure is bright out here in the sun.” “I’m hungry,” he thought and straightaway began to eat the leaf he was born on. And he ate another… and another….and another. And got bigger…and bigger….and bigger…. Until one day he stopped Eating and thought, “There must be more to life that just eating and getting bigger. “It’s getting dull.” So Stripe crawled down From the friendly tree Which had shaded and fed him. He was seeking more. There were all sorts of new things to find. Grass and dirt and holes and tiny bugs – each fascinated him. But nothing satisfied him. When he came across some other crawlers like himself he was especially excited. But they were so busy eating They had...
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...Butterfly) Objective: You will be able to describe the process a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. Student Role: A news reporter of a science television station Audience: Your favorite television station viewers Format: An informative newscast report Topic: Have you ever wondered what a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly? Directions: 1. Visit The Children’s Butterfly Site to learn more about the butterfly life cycle. 2. Use a storyboard worksheet to map out your script. 3. Type your script so it is easy to read. 4. Practice reading your script aloud until you feel you can read it fluently and with expression. 5. Create a video at Screencast-O-Matic. 6. Read and record your script as a professional news reporter. Resources: Websites to visit: The Children’s Butterfly Site http://www.kidsbutterfly.org/life-cycle Enchanted Learning : All About Butteflies http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/lifecycle/ Learn About Nature theButterflySite.com http://www.thebutterflysite.com/life-cycle.shtml The Life Cycle of a Butterfly http://www.tooter4kids.com/LifeCycle/Butterfly_Life_Cycle.htm The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Its Life Cycle http://education.nationalgeographic.org/activity/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-and-the-butterfly-life-cycle/ Assessment: Prepare a 3-5-minute script for a newscast segment to explain how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Explain the steps of the life cycle of a...
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...Mealworm Response Lab Mealworms are the larvae of the Mealworm Beetle, also known as the Darkling Beetle. The Mealworm Beetle life cycle consists of four stages: the egg, the larvae, the pupa, and the adult. Mealworm beetle eggs are small elongated spheres, about the size of a dime. The eggs hatch anywhere from four to nineteen days after being laid. When the mealworm beetles hatch, mealworm larvae emerge. These larvae feed on plants and dead insects. As these larvae grow, they periodically molt and shed their exoskeleton. Mealworm larvae are high in protein and make good food for birds and reptiles. Mealworm beetles spend eight to ten weeks in their larval stage. After the larvae have completed their last larval molt, they transform into an alien like pupa. The pupa has no legs, so the only movement allowed is slight wiggling. During this stage the larvae changes into and adult mealworm beetle. After one to three weeks, the beetle emerges as an adult beetle. The mealworm beetle lives for four to 12 months total. After one or two weeks an adult beetle will begin to breed and lay eggs, as many as 500 at a time. Mealworm larvae live most of their lives under rotting logs and decaying organic matter, and therefore, are not used to light. Because of this, being exposed to bright light for extended periods of time can greatly stress the larvae and may even lead to death. Mealworm larvae bring positive benefits to the environment. They are one of the top decomposers of dead organic...
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... [pic] PREPARED TO: DR MARTINO LUIS PREPARED BY: SUHASINI PRAHAKARAN (810986) Title Company: Caterpillar Inc Background Caterpillar Inc. Overview The Caterpillar Tractor Co. was formed in 1925 as a result of the merger of the C.L. Best Gas Tractor Company and the Holt Caterpillar Company. Restructure as Caterpillar Inc. in 1986, and it is currently one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. Caterpillar has over 3 million machines in usage and it runs in three primary lines of business such as Machinery, Engines, and Financial Products. . Strategic Overview In order to remain to excellently grow the business and success against the competition, Caterpillar has implemented Vision 2020, an enterprise strategy that emphases on the Company’s customers, employees, and stockholders. Vision 2020 is built on Caterpillar’s strategic goals, operating principals, and core values. The three primary strategic goals of Vision 2020 are to produce superior financial results, be a global industry leader and have the greatest team. Involved in Vision 2020 are Caterpillar’s “Big 8” requirements for 2011 through 2015 which is focus on how Caterpillar will success and preserve and improve its leadership position. Over Vision 2020, Caterpillar expects to win by delivering valued, quality products, services and solutions to customers that deliver the lowest total...
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...Caterpillar – Economic Evaluation January 10, 2012 Caterpillar – An Economic Analysis Caterpillar Inc. (formerly Caterpillar Tractor Company) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Currently, the world headquarters is in Peoria, Illinois. The average number of employees for the last five years is over 100,000. In 2011 sales were 57 billion, 70 percent of which were sales outside of the United States. There is a vast array of product groups and industries served which include, but are not limited to, power systems, construction industries, and financial products. Stock is currently valued at $92.47 per share. While they are an extremely well ran, profitable company, they also strive to be seen as a socially responsible organization as well. Support of the United Way exceeded $10.6 million in 2011 in contributions from the corporation as well as from the employees. In addition, they have made over $50 million in philanthropic investments worldwide. Caterpillar Inc. – Supply Caterpillar Incorporated (CAT) has a distinct advantage as a large company as its supply of products is in high demand around the world. According to their home page on their website (2012), “For more than 85 years Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2011 sales and revenues of $60.138 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading...
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...Since 1973, Caterpillar has remanufactured diesel engines and components for its own machines and power systems. What began as a small operation to meet the product support needs of our truck engine customers has grown to include more than 700 products, including hydraulics, drivetrain, fuel systems and even tires. In 2004, Caterpillar announced plans to offer remanufacturing services to other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Remanufacturing Services business takes a Caterpillar core competency into new markets. We entered the automotive remanufacturing business on Sept. 1, 2004, by acquiring Williams Technologies in the United States and Wealdstone Engineering in the United Kingdom. Since then we’ve grown quickly in the auto, industrial and electronics markets and formed key alliances with OEMs in related industries. Reman’s contribution to diversified growth continued with the acquisition of Progress Rail. This exciting new business marks Caterpillar’s entry into a full line of rail aftermarket services, including remanufacturing. In December 2006, Progress Rail became a separate division within Caterpillar. We recently expanded our presence in Asia with the opening of a facility in Shanghai, China. In mid-2007, we completed our acquisition of Eurenov S.A., expanding our European presence in automotive and industrial engine and transmission remanufacturing. In January of 2007, Reman acquired Franklin Power Products and International Fuel Systems, based in Franklin...
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...Caterpillar (CAT) Case Study Read the Caterpillar Case Study on Page 350 and answer the questions at the end on page 351. Update the information from externals sources.From your research explain how you see the Service Quality Model from the text (pg 373) being applied by Caterpillar. Give example(s) and references. Everywhere you see a construction site, a home being constructed or torn down, or new roads being paved for accesses to these construction sites, you will most likely some type of Caterpillar equipment there. Simply take a ride down Kamehameha or Farrington highways and you will see many different types of equipment form CAT including excavators, bulldozers, and even huge storage areas and generators. According to Yahoo Finance, CAT had income revenue of $55 million in 2014. Compared to 2013, had a little less in revenue, but looking at 2012, income revenue decreased about $10 million from $65 million (Yahoo Finance). During the recession of 2009, CAT along with everyone else in the world experienced a decrease in sales or income revenue. For example in 2008, sales for CAT were $51 billion, but dropped considerable to $32 billion in 2009 (Keller). What were some of the key steps that led to Caterpillar’s becoming the industry leader in earthmoving machinery? During the 1980s, CAT faced some major challenges that affected their company and almost led them to bankruptcy: The recession of the early 1980s and the lengthy strike from the United Auto Workers...
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...An-Najah National University Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Mechanical Engineering department Project of Industrial Plants Layout and management(67430) for AL-Hizam Company for Carton industry Team #6 :: Omar Rizq-allah ahmed Oday Amouri Abdul-qader salameh Jehad shamlouli Ahmed istatieh Tareq khrim Submitted to Dr. Mohammed Othman 29/11/2013 1.0 Introduction AL-Hizam Company for Carton industry specializes in carton industrial processes, such as cutting and printing. The factory faces some problems in arranging its machines, and also in storing raw materials and delivering it to the machines. As shown in the following figures. Finally, we get information and limitations for this specific project and take it as constraints, after that we compare our results with these constraints and make some recommendations. Fig (1): Al Hizam Company. Fig (2): Printing Machine. Fig (3): Store. 2.0 Description Department | Description | Area(m^2) | D1 | Printing | 33.15 | D2 | Pasted | 51.1 | D3 | Printing +cutting | 109 | D4 | Cutting | 60.8 | D5 | Shipping | 28 | D6 | Cutting | 41 | D7 | Printing +cutting | 49 | D8 | Pasted | 21.6 | D9 | Printing+cutting+pasted | 75.32 | D10 | Spline cutting | 34.8 | D11 | Striation | 33.89 | 3.0 Existing...
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...Caterpillar is a leading global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, machinery and engines with more than five hundred dealer and facility locations worldwide. Low revenue growth prompted Caterpillar to compete on a global scale In order to keep increasing revenue the company had to look for new customers and since ninety-five percent of the world’s potential customers live outside the United States, competing on a global scale was essential. Caterpillar created regional councils in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The business driver for Caterpillar is a Lean Six Sigma. The company developed a strategic vision and a road map for change guided by fact-based analysis. The initiative led to product innovations, like Caterpillar's phenomenally successful low-emissions diesel engine, and to redesigned processes, including a streamlined supply chain. By 2005, the company's revenues had grown by 80 percent. Caterpillar’s global competitors are in: * Construction Machinery: Komatsu Ltd, Deere & Co., Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd, Volvo Construction Equipment, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd, Hyundai, CNH Global N.V. and J.C. Bamford Ltd * Resource Industries: Komatsu Ltd, Volvo Construction Equipment, Deere & Co., Joy Global Inc., Atlas Copco, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd and Wirtgen * Power Systems: Cummins Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, Tognum AG, Deutz AG, Siemens Energy, GE...
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...Caterpillar is an American organization which plans, makes, markets and offers apparatus, motors, financial and insurance to clients through an overall merchant network Caterpillar is the world's driving producer of development and mining hardware, diesel and regular gas motors, mechanical gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. With more than US$89 billion in resources, Caterpillar was positioned number one in its industry and number 44 overall in the 2009 Fortune 500. Some of the key steps that lead to Caterpillar becoming the industry leader in earth-moving machinery are the strategic decisions, strong foundation and sustainability. The story of caterpillar dates back to the late 19th century when Daniel Best and Benjamin Holt each were experimenting with ways to fulfil the promise steam tractors held for farming. Prior to the merger that formed Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1925, The Hold Manufacturing Company and C.L. Best Tractor Co. had individually pioneered gasoline-powered track type tractors. The first Diesel Sixty Tractor was produced in 1931. By 1940, Caterpillar’s product line had expanded to include motor graders, blade graders, elevating graders and electric generator sets. During World War 1, Holt’s track-type tractors were in great demand by the Allies for pulling and supply wagons through harsh conditions. Troops in World War 2 also relied on Cat equipment, including track-type tractors, motor graders, generator sets and special diesel engines for M4 tanks...
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