http://blog.kitetail.com/2008/03/06/what-is-the-connection-between-helvetica-and-a-shopping-guide/ practical ideas on innovation and technology management Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://blog.kitetail.com/2008/03/06/what-is-the-connection-between-helvetica-and-a-shopping-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-15631 binnur Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:02:41 +0000 http://blog.kitetail.com/2008/03/06/what-is-the-connection-between-helvetica-and-a-shopping-guide/#comment-15631 Hi Rob. As I understand, Wal-Mart is also encouraging sustainable wood sourcing, and giving preference to suppliers who can verify their use of sustainably harvested and recycled wood fiber. Every little bit will make a difference in the long-term. Hi Rob. As I understand, Wal-Mart is also encouraging sustainable wood sourcing, and giving preference to suppliers who can verify their use of sustainably harvested and recycled wood fiber. Every little bit will make a difference in the long-term.

]]> http://blog.kitetail.com/2008/03/06/what-is-the-connection-between-helvetica-and-a-shopping-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-15570 Rob Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:02:14 +0000 http://blog.kitetail.com/2008/03/06/what-is-the-connection-between-helvetica-and-a-shopping-guide/#comment-15570 Greetings. I hope you are well. I did want to make a few comments about Walmart. First off, I have never been to a Walmart. I used to think that they were the absolute worst company on the planet. In addition to the items cited, their policy on wages and benefits is disgusting. As of late, they have made a few positive moves which are worth noting. As the supply chain king, they are able to drive markets. They have recently set the policy that within 1-2 years they will no longer purchase non-concentrated detergent. This of course saves them shelf space, but it also decreases plastic use and cuts transportation costs in half (cutting CO2 as well). Maybe they did it for the shelf space, but all will benefit as the non-concentrated detergent will disappear from all markets. The other is that they claim by 2011 that they will not longer buy fish that is not harvested sustainably. This is a very positive move that I hope will transform the entire fishing industry. In the past they have used their market power for exploitation, at least now they are using some of it for good. Only time will tell. Take care. Greetings. I hope you are well. I did want to make a few comments about Walmart. First off, I have never been to a Walmart. I used to think that they were the absolute worst company on the planet. In addition to the items cited, their policy on wages and benefits is disgusting. As of late, they have made a few positive moves which are worth noting. As the supply chain king, they are able to drive markets. They have recently set the policy that within 1-2 years they will no longer purchase non-concentrated detergent. This of course saves them shelf space, but it also decreases plastic use and cuts transportation costs in half (cutting CO2 as well). Maybe they did it for the shelf space, but all will benefit as the non-concentrated detergent will disappear from all markets. The other is that they claim by 2011 that they will not longer buy fish that is not harvested sustainably. This is a very positive move that I hope will transform the entire fishing industry. In the past they have used their market power for exploitation, at least now they are using some of it for good. Only time will tell. Take care.

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