Sentences with phrase «build supplier relationships»

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When companies build relationships with their clients and suppliers, «it's a huge competitive edge,» said Kathy Homeyer, the director of supplier diversity for UPS.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Among the things Tesla did to properly organize, besides having a great idea, Baum says, is to actually produce the cars it promised to buyers, hire people with a specialty in the automotive industry, build strong supplier relationships, and develop manufacturing specialty and marketing expertise, Baum says.

Constant and consistent follow - up enables you to turn prospects into customers, increase the value of each sale and buying frequency from existing customers, and build stronger business relationships with suppliers and your core business team.

Work as hard on building a good supplier relationship as you do building a relationship with your customers.

Kim said that approach allowed Althea to sell in any country without breaking the bank and build good relationships with the South Korean cosmetics brands in order to get better supply terms.

As the preferred supplier to many of North America's best run Private and Public organizations, and Systems Integrators, what keeps us ahead of the curve, are the relationships we build with our people.

Whether it's the event's educational seminars or the informal networking encounters, there are countless possibilities for participants to gain knowledge and build relationships with current Toyota strategic and supplier partners.

The business has built up strong supplier relationships, allowing for customized product designs.

Think of Spotify, for example: I was a bit bearish on the company last month because of the power of Spotify's suppliers; the bull case is that Spotify's ownership of the customer relationship will allow the company to build out the capability to sidestep the record labels even as the record labels can't punish Spotify because they need them.

and build relationships through renting property, leasing vehicles, or creating flexible payment plans with suppliers.

6 Tips for Building Good Supplier Relationships It's in your favor to maintain good relationships with your suppliers.

The company has established a relationship with over 200 suppliers and they are the exclusive distributor of many products including home accessibility scooters, wheelchairs, home lifts, building lifts, auto lifts, ceiling lifts, pool lifts, bath tub lifts, hot tub lifts, scooter carriers, medical beds, wheelchair cushions, medical mattress, driving aids, handicap bathrooms, handicap fitness, handicap bikes, handicap lounge lift chairs, handicap door openers, handicap ramps and more.

As your business grows, you'll build relationships with both overseas suppliers, and other individuals in the industry that can tell you who they trust overseas.

However, Zoco makes an exception for what she calls «political factors,» which include state and local subsidies; relationships between large utilities, developers and suppliers; and international developers with local project pipelines that they are trying to build out.

Mira Floors and Interiors is a full - service flooring supply and installation company building relationships and account - based business in the insurance restoration, property management and construction industries in the lower mainland BC area.

Elior's focus is building and maintaining relationships, whether that is with clients, suppliers, its team or the people at the local level that it serves.

«We pride ourselves on the long - term relationships we've built with our customers and suppliers,» the company says.

We're honest and transparent and believe strongly in building lasting relationships with our customers and suppliers.

On the other end of the supply chain, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats has put a great deal of work into building relationships with customers and helping to heighten awareness of bison meat in the minds of consumers.

Build strategic relationships with customers and suppliers — Wiers Farm has developed strong relationships with customers and suppliers since its inception, and it realizes the importance of maintaining these relationships and investing in their continual development.

For a business that got its start from word - of - mouth exposure, Hunterdon Brewing is dedicated to building and maintaining relationships with craft beer suppliers — helping to make the tight - knit community even tighter.

Since Matson has been around for such a long time, the company has built many long - standing relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Fielden believes Dominion can seize opportunities by focusing on controlled growth through innovation, maintaining a competitive cost structure and building on strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Such programs help Dinex build relationships with suppliers and find inspiration for new dishes and pairings.

Emotion Furniture owns iconic brands such as Pegar which has supplied retailers and department stores throughout Australia for the past 45 years and has built long term commercial relationships with leaders in the global furniture market such as Berkline (USA) and Simmons (USA).

It means having a relationship with the people who supply us with our products built on integrity and trust regarding the environment, social values, product quality, financial transactions, and information sharing ---- a relationship that can become an honest and long - lasting partnership.

By Tom Seaman Undercurrent News, March 7, 2018 11:15 GMT BERGEN, Norway — Alibaba Group is looking to build relationships with more seafood suppliers globally, in order to bring more live, fresh and frozen seafood...

«The ACC beef supply chain is well - known and highly - regarded, which gives us great confidence in our long - term future and in our ability to build new customer relationships.»

«We want to get on with the job of building a competitive sector, both domestically and internationally, and will continue to pursue mechanisms for improving relationships across the supply chain.»

The export - focused wheat industry in WA will build on its strong relationship with Japan as the almost exclusive supplier of varieties used to make udon noodles.

U.S. dairy farmers, suppliers and institutions are intent on building meaningful relationships with global customers based on principles of commitment, integrity, and collaboration.

Suppliers and buyers can swap information, share experiences, make new contacts and build international relationships - as well as keep up to date on the products, ingredients and trends that shape this fast growing sector.

It is the time we educated suppliers about the advantages of offering such services and how it helps distilleries and wineries grow their bottom line and build relationships.

Whether «conventional» or «un-conventional», Mexcor's mission, through its employees» passion and pride, is to cultivate relationships with suppliers by building our brands, while providing impactful service, innovation, and value to customers.

This involves regular meetings with local industry to build strong relationships and to collect and disseminate market information and knowledge about the supply chain, as well as conducting seminars, forums and delegations to educate trade about the Australian supply chain, market trends and global demand drivers and reinforce Australia's superior integrity systems.

Offering private label solutions, contract bottling, and bulk supply contracts to UK's leading chain buyers is a great way to build long - term relationships.

Organizations supporting and / or supplying these beverage operations participate as sponsors and program participants allowing relationship building through networking and educational interaction.

From our humble beginnings in 1988, as a chef - founded knife sharpening company to present day, Chefs» Toys has focused on building lasting relationships, with customers, suppliers, and our terrific employees.

Bay State Milling has expanded gluten - free capabilities at its Bolingbrook, Ill., facility to build on the synergy of the company's supply chain relationships with its custom development expertise.

Bacardi believes in building strong, cooperative relationships with our suppliers and we work together to ensure suppliers meet our global sourcing standards.

«I've made my career off large - scale implementation, managing large teams, building coalition and all of that work — it's about relationship building, it's about understanding where the needs are, it's about knowing the data and making sure you're matching supply - and - demand, knowing where the needs are,» she said.

These relationships allow us to manage supply logistics, optimize inventory management, and build in supply assurances to safeguard against possible supply disruptions.

The end of conference plenary brings together well - known funders and the «suppliers» of public research to examine the pros and cons of «science diplomacy to strengthen governance & build enduring relationships».

«Right now it is about looking at everything we can do to be a better partner with our stores, to give something better to our customers, building the same amazing relationships we have with our retailers with the mills and suppliers.»

Managers and leaders who can build and sustain a relationship or «conversation» with their staff, customers, suppliers and stakeholders will have an advantage in the workplace and all leaders in schools could usefully reflect on their skills in this area.

Building up long lasting relationships with suppliers is key, the help and support that they can offer will be invaluable.

Customers must build a strong relationship with the global supply chain partners and deal with international standards, handling compliance and traceability issues.

The year we changed our focus from textbooks, programs, supplies, schedules, buildings, grades, test scores, etc. to focus on the heart of the matter at the root level (culture, identity, will, beliefs, thoughts, emotions, empathy, relationships, etc.), we transformed our performance data.

The relationships we have are built on trust and our concept of fairness established, over time, between a customer and a supplier.