Dell's Global Supply Chain Strategy- A Possible 4th Quarter Retail Indicator
April 28, 2010
Dell Looks to the Ocean | www.joc.com
Dell Computer's Global Supply Chain has a reputation as best in class. As the company optimizes its business model will other high tech giants follow? How will Dell’s strategy impact Retailers and Global Retail Supply Chain solution providers?
Coming Soon- An Energy Efficient & Green Retail Supply Chain
April 21, 2010
Home Depot making stores, supply chain greener | atlanta.bizjournals.com
Whole Foods, Lowes, Publix, Home Depot and other retailers continue to launch Sustainability Programs in response to consumer and government demands to go Green. Energy reduction, streamlined transportation and improved supply chain coordination are part of one retailers green plan to boost profit.
Green Product Development- An Investor Near Term Outlook
April 19, 2010
Navy and Marines Aim for a Leaner, Greener Fighting Machine | www.nytimes.com
History tells us that all types of products, concepts and ideas are generated during military conflicts. The Green Revolution is no different. Check out this analysis and potential early investment and trading opportunities.
Managing Investor Sustainability Risk as Senate Rolls Out Energy Proposal
April 6, 2010
How companies manage sustainability: McKinsey Global Survey results | www.mckinseyquarterly.com
Most Senior Business Executives consider Sustainability as very or extremely important to over overall corporate strategy per the source article. Yet many companies are not proactively managing this challenge as U.S. House Bill 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is passed and the U.S. Senate Climate Change Bill is proposed. What are implications for the investment community?
Can You Afford To Sell During This Rally- EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Impact
March 26, 2010
Are You Ready for the EPA, January 2010, GHG Reporting Requirements? | greeneconomypost.com
It seems decades ago that the 2008 Congress approved the current Greenhouse Gas reporting rule intended to improve air quality. Industries such as utilities,oil & gas, retail manufacturing, transportation and many importers must declare there greenhouse gas data collection and reporting methodology as soon as April 2010. Why is this a big deal? What are the risks?
Retail Manufacturers are listening to Consumers and Government Green Demands
March 24, 2010
PepsiCo Launches Pilot Program to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Tropicana | www.beverageworld.com
More than a year ago PepsiCo launched a carbon footprint reduction initiative for select premium brands, well ahead of the January 2010, Security Exchange Commission Climate Change interpretive guidance announcement. PepsiCo has reported that reduced carbon emissions equals reduced operating costs. How will the Security Exchange Commission (S..E.C). influence retail manufactures in 2010?
SEC Ruling- Another Retail Manufacturing- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Driver
March 22, 2010
S.E.C. Adds Climate Risk to Disclosure List | www.nytimes.com
The Security Exchange Commission published new Climate Change Risk Reporting Guidance. This guidance requires companies to disclose Physical, Financial and other Risks from actual Climate Change. Will climate change risk impact institutional investing? Who are the industry leaders? What are the implications for other service, manufacturing, and retailing firms?
March 15, 2010
Tour de France presented on US television this summer will offer brand marketing benefits for corporations and foundations similar to the Indy car motorsports racing series also presented on US television by Versus. Teams with branding which run up front obtain the best cost-effective advertising benefits.The recent Paris-Nice Cycling Event results show potential as the prelude cycling events for the next 3 months roll-out before the July 2010 Tour de France big event.
March 8, 2010
2010 U.S. Bank Failures Reach 26 | www.zacks.com
During the prior 3 years we have experienced 200 bank failures. Fortunately we have the FDIC in place working hard to protect the depositors. Investor protection as always is tread at your own risk.
74 million Americans become an Index
March 5, 2010
'Tom Brokaw Reports: Boomer$' | www.nydailynews.com
About 40 years ago the generation gap between Boomers and their parents began, now Tom Brokaw has introduced the Boomers to CNBC viewers, and this will become the generation gap which born an Index.
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011