August 25, 2010
Many analysts are predicting doom for WindowsPhone 7. Will the window of opportunity slam shut on MSFT in the mobility space?
August 17, 2010
We are awaiting midyear results by the three Chinese operators which will be available in about a week. However, indications point to little excitement but moderate growth. While operators continue to add new customers, thanks to a large population, double-digit growth has become a thing of the past. One area that is dragging their feet is 3G.
Green is the Outlook for Apparel Brands and Retailers, Nike, REI, Adidas, Amazon
August 12, 2010
Green Global Supply Chain Continues at Consumer’s Doorstep | www.trade-compliance.org
How Green are your Sneakers and Outdoor Apparel? Will the Outdoor Retail Trade, Eco Index fuel Q4, 2010 industry growth?
Retail Leaders Wal-mart, Lowes, Office Depot named to Top Renewable Energy List
August 10, 2010
Retailers are listening to consumers and planning for long term cost control. Leading edge sustainability leaders; Kohl’s, Starbucks, Safeway and others are named to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list.
BNY Mellon, HSBC, Dell, Washington, DC share one Common Business Strategy
August 9, 2010
EPA Announces Nation’s Top 50 Green Power Organizations | yosemite.epa.gov
Public sector visionaries; cites of Houston, Portland & Dallas as well as industry leaders Kohl’s, Johnson & Johnson, Whole Foods and Bloomberg all share an important business strategy, a long term commitment to the environmental and cost control. Little known leading metric for mid term energy investors is more than six years young.
Biodiversity, Risk Management and the Food Supply Chain
August 3, 2010
The Biodiversity Risk Lurking in the Supply Chain | www.sdcexec.com
As the U.S. Security Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) shapes 2010 corporate climate change reporting, Import Food Supply Chains are managing risks. Brands such as Chiquita, Dole and Pepsi are leading the market.
Social Responsible Retail & Government Supply Chains- Who's Listening?
August 3, 2010
You say CSR, I say... | blog.procurementleaders.com
North American retailers such as Target , Wal-mart, Whole Foods and Tesco are driving retail manufacturing performance based on consumer demands. The Federal Government is also listening and driving supplier carbon emission performance based on taxpayer demands. The U.S. Federal Government and Retailers are listening. Leading edge suppliers acting. Some laggers may lose market share in 2011.
Huawei Gains in TD-SCDMA and WCDMA Chip
August 1, 2010
Last week China Mobile announced the result of latest bid for TD-SCDMA construction. As I said in my last posting, the bid, the fourth in the past two years, is probably the last large-scale project, aims to extend 3G coverage to 330 cities (238 now) and improve service in current cities. Under pressure from rivals and suffering from a negative public opinion, China Mobile pins high hopes on continuing expansion after spending about 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) for the first three rounds.
Green Market Expands Into The Federal Government Sector
July 30, 2010
Carbon Management Software and Services to Reach Nearly $300 Million in the U.S. Federal Government Sector by 2017, According to Pike Research | eon.businesswire.com
Federal Environmental Policy, Executive Order 13514 is creating a new middle market that will support Federal Government Agencies & Federal Contractors.
Why Operational Excellence Programs are Staging a Comeback
July 30, 2010
Where Process-Improvement Projects Go Wrong | online.wsj.com
Industries such as building products, industrials, aerospace and transportation have engaged the Six Sigma process to reduce costs and improve services. Private equity and financial services firms are turning to proven business management techniques to reduce costs as the regulatory cycle continues.
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