Comparison:LEDs and CFLs

Until a recent study, there had been doubts that the technology could claim the title of "most efficient" once you factored in production.
We are talking about the comparison between LED and CFL.
LEDs are more efficient than incandescents and even CFL while being used as a light source, but what if we consider their entire life cycle?
A new study conducted by Siemens for Eco Innovations and released by lighting company Osram claims to put those doubts to rest.
The study compared the life cycle energy use.
The report states that the energy needed to make, ship, install, use and then recycle LEDs was about equal to CFLs and much less than incandescents.
While the report didn't go into the technical details of the study or release specific numbers, Osram, lighting company, says it will give all of that information with support by 3 independent analysts.