The Supply Chain Notebook

It is called LED and it is about to make changes to the lighting market in line with what digital cameras did to the analog photography. The technology is not new but as in many other cases of paradigm shifts it is now getting close to become affordable for everyone. And because of the disruptive nature of new technologies the market can look totally different in several years from now.

We have heard a lot of talk in recent years about the green technology revolution and its role in framing the future of economies around the world. NY Times Tom Friedman outlined the importance of having a sound strategy in his book "Hot, Flat and Crowded". Special report published by the office of Senator Ron Wyden, D-Or, indicates that "U.S. EG exporters are losing overseas market share to foreign producers, especially to China."

In yet another revolutionary twist Hugo Chavez ordered Toyota to produce more of Land Cruiser 70, the model that was discontinued in 2007, or face being expelled from the country with company plants expropriated. According to CNN the company was also ordered to share the technology with Venezuelans. The story sounds only too familiar.