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Prove value for ongoing competitive advantage Modern Distribution Management Share     A distributor that delivers a breakthrough solution or creates a new market standard for performance doesn't always reap a corresponding share of the rewards. The distributor also has to demonstrate the value of those activities to create a sustainable competitive advantage, according to The Extended Value Index. The first step for effectively demonstrating value is to identify customer needs and specific opportunities to match the distribution company's capabilities with those needs. More Making energy-efficient light bulbs more pleasing to the eye: Enter the Lighting Revolution CultureMap Houston Share
While every conscious green energy effort makes a difference, the reality is that replacing the bulb in a lamp or two isn't the key to preventing climate change or environmental damage. But if architects, lighting designers and business owners take steps to implement cutting-edge lighting and electrical technologies into large-scale projects, a significant difference can be made. And, GE has embarked on the Lighting Revolution Tour with hopes of doing just that. More Energy programs may re-energize cash flow in commercial buildings Finance & Commerce Share
With lease rates flat and occupancy still weak, the best way for a commercial building owner to make some money might be to spend money — on energy-saving features. That may not sound as appealing as filling up the lease rolls again, but a handful of new loan and grant programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., promise to reduce energy costs enough to give owners an immediate increase in cash flow. More DOE launches Green Ribbon Program for eco-friendly schools School Library Journal Share
The federal government is finally going green in schools. The U.S. Department of Education announced the creation of the Green Ribbon Schools program to reward K-12 buildings that create healthy and sustainable learning environments while teaching kids environmental literacy. Modeled after Blue Ribbon Schools Program for academic excellence, schools that earn a Green Ribbon must take great strides in greening their curricula, buildings, school grounds and overall building operations, including energy efficiency. More Virus will improve solar power Energy Harvesting Journal Share
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to make significant improvements to the power-conversion efficiency of solar cells by enlisting the services of tiny viruses to perform detailed assembly work at the microscopic level. In a solar cell, sunlight hits a light-harvesting material, causing it to release electrons that can be harnessed to produce an electric current. The new MIT research is based on findings that carbon nanotubes can enhance the efficiency of electron collection from a solar cell's surface. More TSMC plans to spin off its SSL business LEDs Magazine Share
The board of directors of TSMC has approved a proposal to transfer the company's solar business and its solid-state lighting business into two newly-established, wholly-owned subsidiaries. Recently, TSMC invested in new LED manufacturing lines. The company now plans to transfer its SSL business to TSMC Solid State Lighting Ltd. More 6 ways to build an advisory team for your small business American Express Open Forum Share
Before starting our own businesses, many of us had corporate jobs. One of the big differences between being part of someone else's company and heading a small one is the lack of feedback. It's likely that as an employee you worked with people you could bounce ideas off of. As a small business owner, you're lucky if you have one or two people you can share ideas with. So where can you turn for advice and feedback? Here are some ideas for creating your own set of advisors. More |
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