The study seeks to report on the current state of manufacturing including: The leadership and information technology systems that companies are using to drive high performance, eco-efficient operations. Identifying the change drivers, as well as, the barriers encountered for those companies making a green transformation. Qualifying and quantifying the initiatives underway and resources being applied to improve supply chain, product lifecycle, and asset management practices.

Participants are assured of complete anonymity. All responses will be aggregated in the published data and reports and no individual or company names will not be included. Each respondent will gain access to the survey database, thus giving them an opportunity to compare and benchmark against companies with similar profiles.

Further information is available at:

http://avspower.com/Green_Study.php

MESA is distributing this announcement through web and print media. In keeping with the times and with the growth in social networking and media, this news release and associated links will also be promoted through selected Linkedin groups, one of which has over 72,000 members. Another group related to supply chain and procurement practices numbers more than 40,000 members.

For further information please contact MESA or AVS Systems which is administering the study.

MESA - www.mesa.org

AVS Systems, Inc. - www.avspower.com