Sentences with phrase «did quality increase»

Our goal here is to take a step back to examine the broad arc of the new system's consequences over time: Did quality increase?

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One of the aspects of telecommuting that I didn't think of when we first started was the increase in quality hires I was able to make.

So how do you increase the quality of your reading?

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Having someone do the heavy lifting can increase the data you have and ultimately improve the quality of your decision - making.

The quantity of work an employee does can increase with additional effort on his or her part but the same is not always true of the quality.

In fact, I've found that slacking off makes me more productive because I slack strategically — meaning that I take breaks at designated times, for regular intervals, in ways that sharpen my focus when I sit back down to work,» she argues, asserting that «strategic slacking has enabled me to dramatically increase both the quality of my work and the amount I get done in a given day.»

What can small - business owners do to ensure that a sudden increase in sales doesn't affect the quality of their products or services?

With the increasing reliance on tax data for business surveys, I fear for the quality of GDP estimates — and just look at what the Conference Board's error on the China LEI did to the markets this week.

Not only does it increase brand recognition, but using high quality link building practices can help ensure your efforts are going to a long - term gain instead of a shortcut that comes with its own consequences.

This large increase in volume is possible because we have increased the number and quality of our sub-contractor teammates who actually swing the hammers and get the hard work done on our projects.

The market will do so by increasing the price of the high quality, long duration bonds that we currently favor to levels that no longer offer a compelling return and margin of safety.

While we remain focused on long - term business fundamentals as we evaluate potential investments, we don't mind taking advantage of higher volatility to increase exposure to high - quality businesses at more attractive prices.

By investing themselves in enhancing the general quality of their relationship and improving their communication skills, they will probably do more to increase intimacy than by pouring their worried attention onto their «sex problem.»

I don't think there's an «external morality,» but I DO think that there are actions that are harmful to the advancement of society and quality of life, which unnecessarily increase human sufferinDO think that there are actions that are harmful to the advancement of society and quality of life, which unnecessarily increase human suffering.

The increasing sophistication of many manufacturing facilities has begun to reduce risk from within, but has done little to control the safety and quality risks of incoming components.

«When we do quality foodservice operations in the stores, labor and the number of employees increase, offering additional employment for the community,» he says.

What if I told you there was one thing that you can do, right now in this exact moment, that will help to improve your relationships, increase your opportunities and quality of life, strengthen your health, and completely transform your life for the better?

Until recently (the year 2007) there had been few studies done to suggest there is an increase in the nutritional quality of Organic foods.1 Regardless, the irrefutable truth is that organics are better for our bodies.

Wenger was looking to increase squad quality not quantity over the summer, so I don't think his plan was to stay quiet.

That didn't quite work out on Tuesday because he looked exhausted and like he wasn't quite playing at 100 percent after the knock he took on Friday night, but with that trait and his ever - increasing quality on the pitch, Pulisic will be the central element of the national team moving forward.

So yeah, though I agree that the quality of names in the rumours have increased tremendously, I think that we can do better.

total failure... Can you believe Wenger spent 32 millions on 2 average players (Chambers and Welbeck) and is penny pinching when is sbout real class players?What is in his mind?Pay a fortune in salary for mediocre players live Walcott, Ramsey and Wilshere and have hesitations about increasing Sanchez wages... keeping on books failures like Sanogo... The truth is - I say it for years and years - until the «British core» disapears, we are not going to be succesful.The low quality of British players is dragging the team back.Last time Arsenal was a powerhouse NONE of the first 11 was British.Wanna see how the British quality looks like in a football team - look no further than national sides of England, Scotland, N Ireland, Wales, even Ireland (not British but same style)- all mediocre teams «able» to be defeated by any team coming to mind.And you are asking about Chambers?He is in the same mold like Wilshere,Walcott,Ox,Ramsey,Gibs,Jenkinson - mediocre overpriced and overpaid players.The world is full with hungry, ambitious and skilled players living in poverty and dreaming of moving to the top at any cost or sacrifice (did you see the poor house - if you can call that house, looking more like an old tent - in which Alexis Sanchez grew up?Or Suarez?)

I for one believe that it is not about about having a world class striker that wins you a league however having having a world class striker increases your chance of winning a league.Having said that I just hope we go for Icardi or a world class striker or someone who isn't necessarily world class but just knows how to do his job and put it in there.I'd urge Wenger to go for Javier Hernandez or Callum Wilson.They would bang it in and would have world class form because they would have consistent quality support from the midfield.It's all about him being serious and telling himself he can do it.I'm just tired tired of watching that so called striker in our club let alone him starting for us.Its just pathetic.

Also I think Wenger will try to strengthen our defense by increasing quality with new Goalkeeper - Done and New defender.

Second, we aim to provide quality education and guidance to our coaches, players, and parents in the form of online, content - based videos, publications, workshops, seminars, reviews, assessments, etc. with the express purpose of increasing understanding of how to do things the right way.

The quality of the roster has increased dramatically year over year, and I don't see that not continuing.

go Jack, go.and don't let the door hit you on your way out.As I said for years, Arsenal is so low in quality because that dumb idea of the «British core»... time has come to get rid of those British mediocre players and increase the quality and speed of the game.Ox gone, Wilshere to follow, looking forward for the departure of Welbeck, Chambers and Holding, other awful players being paid for nothing.Ramsey must be worry too.The day we don't have any British player in the senior team is the day we are coming back roaring.Very soon, I already feel that...

here is the simple truth a team that has walcott giroud campbell merteshaker flamini and ramsey starting wont win trophies... not one is a top class player in their position... having two on the park on regular basis is not a problem and three can probably still ensure 4th place... if we want to go beyond that we need to bring in two top class players in to the midfield and attack (thats in addition to the quality returnees we do have) and to increase the work rate particulalry when we do nt have the ball by a good ammount... that was true 3 years ago 3 months ago and 3 days ago... wenger had the nerve recently to say not signing an outfielder in the summer had been vindicated... the man has been drinking his own kool aid

But it looks like you've found not only a great way to minimize your stress, but an opportunity to be social which extends your life and the increases the quality of hte life that you do have.

It's made in China, and while that doesn't necessarily affect quality, shipping long distances can increase the likelihood of damage.

Until recently (the year 2007) there had been few studies done to suggest there is an increase in the nutritional quality of Organic foods.1 Regardless, the irrefutable truth is that organics are better for our bodies.

«We are currently working with people from across the field of cancer to develop a new Cancer Reform Strategy, which will set out the plans for cancer services in England over the next five to ten years, building on progress so far by spreading best practice and recommending what more needs to be done to improve clinical outcomes, drive up quality and increase value for money.»

The Erie county legislature hereby finds, declares, and determines that farming is important to Erie county because it is a major occupation within the county, providing a livelihood and employment for thousands of residents; farming remains the single - largest industry in New York state; farming provides locally produced, fresh commodities; agricultural diversity promotes economic stability; agriculture promotes open space and promotes environmental quality; agricultural land does not increase the demand for services provided by county or local governments.

«He's had six years to get something done to improve the quality of life in Central New York, including the last two as part of the Senate Democratic leadership team, but all he's done is raise taxes by $ 14 billion, increase spending by 14 percent in the middle of a recession and look the other way while his Democrat colleagues were investigated for corruption.»

«The continued inaction, uncertainty, and lack of leadership at the state level will do nothing to prevent increased property taxes, keep families here, attract jobs, or improve the quality of life in our great state.»

Just as in the UK, there are shortages of properties available in Stockholm, but of course the rent caps do not cause these shortages, just as not having rent caps in the UK doesn't result in a great increase in the supply of high - quality rental housing at reasonable cost.

The report that landed on Sunday drew a few broad conclusions: pricing is opaque; quality and cost aren't always correlated; increased market - share often increases costs; cost - shifting — which is when hospitals with large Medicaid populations try to make up for that by charging more money to commercial insurers — doesn't happen that often.

While it does show that hospitals that are part of systems are more expensive, it isn't clear how much influence that has on pricing because there is no pricing - specific data, or ability to track whether an increase in price is paired with an increase in quality.

Don't leave out that Jung has also been endorsed by the NY League of Conservation Voters, the Tenants PAC, the Metropolitan Council on Housing (which are fighting for improving quality of life and increasing affordable housing) and the Educational Justice PAC.

The candidates drew some laughs in the room when they were asked about Democratic mayoral candidate Christine Quinn's proposal to increase the size and quality of free condoms distributed by the city, although the question did draw some serious attacks on Quinn and other Democratic candidates.

While several high - quality hoops have this feature, most do not have an infinity edge that increases the strength while allowing you to get more rebound space.

When it comes time for tenure, promotion, and salary increases, noncorporate funding is typically given much more weight, «it's a springboard of core funding that allows you then to do good research that's of interest to companies,» explains Prichard, «without it, you're not able to keep up with the high quality of research.»

The authors contend that the Parkinson's community must come together and focus its activism in support of: developing a better understand the environmental, genetic, and behavioral causes and risk factors for Parkinson's to help prevent its onset; increasing access to care — an estimated 40 percent of people with the disease in both the U.S. and Europe do not see a neurologist and the number is far greater in developing nations; advocating for increases in research funding for the disease; and lowering the cost of treatments — many patients in low - income countries do not have access to drugs that are both lifesaving and improve quality of life.

This study doesn't explain how exercise increased bone quality, Hinton said.

While 50 years of inorganic fertilization did increase soil organic carbon stocks in a long - term experiment in western Kansas, the practice seemingly failed to enhance soil aggregate stability — a key indicator of soil structural quality that helps dictate how water moves through soil and soil's resistance to erosion.

So, desires for those masculine characteristics, which are thought to have been markers of high genetic quality in our male ancestors, don't last all month — just the few days in a woman's cycle when she is most likely to pass on genes that, eons ago, might have increased the odds of her offspring surviving and reproducing.

The authors note that their analyses do not account for impact of increased frequency of screening and follow - up on quality of life of those screened.

«But what we do see in the analysis of the data is an increase in temperatures and chlorophyll concentration across the bay and a changing relationship between nitrogen and chlorophyll — an indicator of algae growth and water quality — as those waters warm.»

For many Scientists, a huge proportion of available time is spent on administrative and regulatory tasks that do not increase the quality or safety of research.