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'''Urban Science''' is a worldwide company headquartered in the [[Renaissance Center]], [[Detroit, Michigan]]. Urban Science serves nearly every automotive [[OEM]] in over |
'''Urban Science''' is a worldwide company headquartered in the [[Renaissance Center]], [[Detroit, Michigan]]. Urban Science serves nearly every automotive [[OEM]] in over 70 countries, throughout their 19 global offices. Jim Anderson founded Urban Science in 1977, and still leads the company today as President/CEO. |
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==History== |
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In 1977, [[Cadillac]] wanted to identify 37,000 car buyers in [[Chicago]] on a map and the only way it could be done was manually with push pins. James A. Anderson responded to the request by pioneering an automated mapping process, using computer generated dot mapping and founded Urban Science to deliver the solution. From that he grew a network planning process; turning the focus on how to optimize the correct number and location of retail outlets. |
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Urban Science today suffers from employee dissatisfaction largely due to poor project management and lack of respect for employees' work/life balance. As recently as 2011, 50% of their database and software developers left the company to seek employers who were better aligned with understanding and caring for a modern workforce. Today Urban Science is unable to retain experienced talent and runs on the efforts of over-worked junior associates fresh out of college. |
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Today, Urban Science is a business-solutions company focused on supporting the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry. Urban Science leverages a scientific methodology to help client partners sell more vehicles, improve profitability and increase customer loyalty by solving the toughest challenges including planning an optimal dealership network, improving individual dealer performance, and efficiently converting sales leads into sales. Urban Science now has a team of more than 850 employees throughout 19 global offices. |
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Urban Science is a company that hires people on a promise, then reneging on that promise; indeed, being told one can work for a great company and enjoy a challenging career. However, the reality is that when an employee questions any of the company methodology, there is no margin allowed. The challenge offered is that of "toe the line" and to do what you're told. This would be fine ... if it was explained during the candidate interview. Before you edit this out again, look at the number of junior developers and how many hours they are working. They are not happy; they are afraid. |
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==Office locations== |
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*[[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] (Global Headquarters) |
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*[[Long Beach, California]] |
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*[[Herndon, Virginia]] |
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*[[Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey|Woodcliff Lake]], [[New Jersey]] |
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*[[Nashville, Tennessee]] |
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*[[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] |
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*[[Beijing]], [[China]] |
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*[[Shanghai]], [[China]] |
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* [[Delhi, India]] |
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*[[Paris]], [[France]] |
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*[[Frankfurt]], [[Germany]] |
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*[[Munich]], [[Germany]] |
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*[[Rome]], [[Italy]] |
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*[[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] |
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*[[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]] |
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*[[Moscow]], [[Russia]] |
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*[[Madrid]], [[Spain]] |
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*[[São Paulo|Sao Paulo, Brazil]] |
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*[[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] |
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*[[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]], [[United Kingdom]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.urbanscience.com Urban Science Official Web site] |
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*[http://channelvantage.com ChannelVantage Official Web site] |
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[[Category:Automotive industry]] |
[[Category:Automotive industry]] |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Automotive and Financial Consulting |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan |
Key people | Jim Anderson, President/Founder/CEO |
Number of employees | 500+ |
| Website | urbanscience.com / channelvantage.com |
Urban Science is a worldwide company headquartered in the Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. Urban Science serves nearly every automotive OEM in over 70 countries, throughout their 19 global offices. Jim Anderson founded Urban Science in 1977, and still leads the company today as President/CEO.
History
In 1977, Cadillac wanted to identify 37,000 car buyers in Chicago on a map and the only way it could be done was manually with push pins. James A. Anderson responded to the request by pioneering an automated mapping process, using computer generated dot mapping and founded Urban Science to deliver the solution. From that he grew a network planning process; turning the focus on how to optimize the correct number and location of retail outlets.
Today, Urban Science is a business-solutions company focused on supporting the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry. Urban Science leverages a scientific methodology to help client partners sell more vehicles, improve profitability and increase customer loyalty by solving the toughest challenges including planning an optimal dealership network, improving individual dealer performance, and efficiently converting sales leads into sales. Urban Science now has a team of more than 850 employees throughout 19 global offices.
Office locations
- Detroit, Michigan (Global Headquarters)
- Long Beach, California
- Herndon, Virginia
- Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Melbourne, Australia
- Beijing, China
- Shanghai, China
- Delhi, India
- Paris, France
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Munich, Germany
- Rome, Italy
- Tokyo, Japan
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Moscow, Russia
- Madrid, Spain
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Reading, United Kingdom