For many project managers, the next move in their careers is the step up to program manager. Yet many practitioners lack a true understanding of the role and the skills required to make the transition.
Founded in 1946, Loweâs has grown from a small hardware store to the 2nd largest home improvement retailer. worldwide, the 8th largest retailer in the U.S. and 19th largest in the world. The Loweâs story began in North Carolina when H. Carl Buchan, part owner of the North Wilkesboro Hardware Company, envisioned creating a chain of hardware stores. At the time, Loweâs was a typical, small-town hardware store selling. everything from overalls to wash tubs, work boots and even horse collars.
Ironically, although McDonald's started life as a 'Drive-In' restaurant, they were not the first major chain to see the value in a pick-up window. In fact, founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, began using drive-thru windows in 1971, while McDonald's did not start experimenting with the concept until 1975. Wendy's, thus, is often erroneously given credit as being the first fast-food chain to use drive-thrus. Wendy's grew very quickly, and the use of drive-through windows is often assumed to be the reason this fledgling chain was so tremendously successful.