Similar to most people, over the past number of years hearing about the story of Osama Bin Laden has been a continuing story in the news. It was with interest the book Seal Target Geronimo, by Chuck Pfarrer, St. Martins Press, NY, 2011 was read. The book outlines how the Bin Laden story ended. There are many elements  but the key ones are planning and logistics. Eventually Mr. Bin Laden was found by the courier system he used because in the end no one can exist in isolation. Having found him, then the operational aspects began – how was he protected? what are the threats? How will the latest and greatest technology work? It turned out, he was less protected than expected which was a good thing for the US. To secure the compound took 12 bullets from a very experienced and talented team and the latest technology worked.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, as a shareholder you can see how your company is performing the planning and Iogistics? for at this time of the year new products and services are introduced. How is the market accepting them? Can the company deliver the promises it makes to its customers? If it is a retail operation are the shelves stocked with the correct merchandise? If the company has its logistics and planning going well then it should be doing well.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.