Sentences with phrase «by demanding better»

Legal clients are responding to today's unprecedented financial pressures by demanding better predictability, cost - effectiveness and communication from their outside legal service providers.

Legislators should start improvements by demanding better tracking of truancy, and by making attendance part of schools» accountability measurements.

Teachers could start by demanding better practical preparation, including — no, especially — mastery of teaching procedures.

We have to hold each other to a higher standard by demanding the best of ourselves and each other.

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One of the best ways to do this is by using a solution like Yondo, which lets you create your own store that sells on - demand video content with your own domain.

Further evidence of the decline can be seen in the decreasing rates of first - time patents since the 1980s, as well as increases in demand for professional licensing, which could further restrict new business opportunities by requiring expensive (and often unnecessary) credentials.

They typically react (slowly at best) to three outside drivers: (a) their competition brings a new offering to market, and they need a quick competitive response; (b) their customers see and begin to adopt new processes and solutions, and the customers demand that their products and services conform to the new ways of doing business; or (c) they see a new tool, product, or service in the market offered by a new player and they quickly determine that this is a game - changer which they need to own (rather than try to build themselves) because they lack the internal capacity to do otherwise.

SINGAPORE, April 26 - Oil prices rose on Thursday, lifted by concerns over supply disruptions in Venezuela and the Middle East as well as by strong demand.

The on - demand economy, spearheaded by companies like Uber and Airbnb, is hitting a rough patch as well, and that is good for everyone.

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.

As a result, companies are increasingly looking to build «suppleness» into their structure, so they are better equipped to manage change as it happens, by matching resources to demand.

Demand in the three main geographic regions should remain well oriented and the environment characterized by a stronger euro1 and higher raw materials costs than in 2017.

Then, figuring that Snowden was savvy enough to use encryption that couldn't be cracked by brute force, the government also demanded that Levison hand over Lavabit's private encryption key — something the Justice Department has threatened to demand of Apple (aapl) as well.

So when the Toronto Port Authority announced its intention to make the airport self - sufficient by increasing traffic, Deluce hatched his plan: an airline that would fly fuel - efficient turboprops on well - travelled business routes, as well as to Northern Ontario destinations whose passenger demand and pricing sweet - spots he knew all too well.

The surge in prices was caused by a simultaneous decrease in ticket inventory and increase in demand as brokers raced to pull down speculative online ticket quotes — what they had believed to be good offer prices for tickets prior to Jeter's retirement announcement — before fast - clicking fans could take them up on old quotes, said Matcovich.

Betting on other spreads has worked better with refining margins increasing sharply this year, as heavy demand for distillates has boosted those margins by more than 50 % in the last two months.

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NBCUniversal, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, as well as any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs) arising out of or accruing from (a) any breach of these terms, including any of the foregoing provisions, representations or warranties, and / or from your placement or transmission of any content onto NBCUniversal's servers, and / or from any and all use of your account; (b) any material posted or otherwise provided by you (including without limitation User Content), or any other subscriber or user of your account that infringes any intellectual property right of any person or entity or defames any person or violates their rights of publicity or privacy; (c) any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your use of the online services; and (d) any breach of any of the representation, warranties or other terms or conditions relating to use of your User Content or the online services.

There are plenty of additional examples and there's not a business around that won't do far better by adapting its space to accommodate all these variable demands and — at the same time — adapts its sales approach to each customer's specific goals.

Demand for gold, the «fear index» has likely be curbed by greater odds of a December rate hike, as well as the surging dollar.

According to the International Energy Agency, better use of existing heating technology around the world could save up to 25 % of peak heating energy demand by 2050.

(Reuters)- Lowe's Cos Inc reported higher - than - expected comp sales and profit on Tuesday, helped by lower costs as well as higher demand for emergency supplies and rebuilding material due to hurricanes battering several regions in the United States.

For example, consumer durables that need to be replaced in the US could also see heightened demand in China as the consumer strengthens, and raw materials might be lifted by increasing demand in China and as well as the reconstruction and repair efforts in the US infrastructure and housing sectors.

With new capabilities, the company hoped to improve its demand forecasting — specifically by narrowing the focus from warehouses down to individual customers to better predict how much of which products was needed on any given day at any particular store or vending machine.

In studying the stories of these individuals and other thought leaders and influencers, what I've found interesting is that in many cases the way they found their purpose and voice, and their biggest successes, wasn't the result of a well - thought - out strategy; it was by simply responding to demand.

SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters)- Oil prices rose on Thursday, lifted by concerns over supply disruptions in Venezuela and the Middle East as well as by strong demand.

e surveyed hundreds of occupations tracked by Statistics Canada, and identified the 50 best - paying, highest - demand career choices today.

Terry: The Western Australian education system is very good, evidenced by the mere fact that when you get to university level, there is strong demand for private clients to access our education and as we all know, the education sector is Australia's third largest export.

Venezuela's plunging output comes amid strong demand as well as concerns that supplies from the Middle East, by far the world's biggest oil producing region, could also be disrupted, especially should the United States in May re-impose sanctions against OPEC - member Iran.

The symbolism of turning Michigan into a right - to - work state is strong because it is the home of the U.S. auto industry and the place where autoworkers first began to demand better wages and working conditions in the assembly line automotive plants built by industrial barons such as Henry Ford in the 1920s.

Researching web search keywords that can drive traffic to your site or project is another crucial element of SEM — by getting a handle on the keyword demand for your website you'll not only get a better idea of what keywords to incorporate in your site's searchable text and content, you'll also piece together a picture of what your site's potential visitors are looking for.

Given the explosion of these platforms, as well as the broader economic trends, we expect the amount of work generated by the on - demand marketplace to grow by 15 to 20 percent.

PARIS, April 12 - L'Oreal posted better - than - expected sales growth in the first quarter on Thursday, driven by luxury cosmetics like Lancome and demand in Asia, though the French beauty giant is still struggling to kickstart its weaker mass market division.

While the U.S. economy shrank a surprisingly sharp 2.9 % in the first quarter of 2014, the worst quarterly performance since the first quarter of 2009, the economy is expected to improve drastically in the second quarter helped by better weather conditions, some pent - up demand after a harsh winter, and job growth.

The company reported a better - than - expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by increasing demand for its cameras and drones.

China must somehow meet the demands of this new normal by feeding 19 % of the world's people — and feeding them better every day — with just 7 % of the world's arable land.

Most of Tesla's competitors are planning to release battery - powered SUVs by 2019, a segment with higher demand and better gross margins.

Such policies might include providing more incentives for companies (both large and small) to invest in R&D and capital infrastructure, encouraging post-secondary institutions to better tailor their programming to meet market demand in terms of subjects and skills, and making Canada a more attractive country for foreign or start - up companies to invest in by deregulating industries that have no business being as regulated or as protected as they are, such as telecommunications, airlines, and broadcasting.

HP believes that by entering the copier market, it will have a better chance to offset the slowing demand for its traditional businesses.

Ford (f) also announced its intention to make self - driving cars for commercial ride - sharing or on - demand taxi services by 2021, a target the automaker says it will reach by expanding its Silicon Valley research lab, as well as investing in or buying autonomous vehicle technology startups.

While sales of its mass - market VW brand have suffered, this has been more than offset by strong demand for luxury Audi and Porsche models as well as Czech brand Skoda.

But in today's world of immediate and radically disruptive innovation and overnight shifts in supply and delivery chains, as well as the constantly - escalating demands of consumers, you can have the best in - market research and competitive intelligence in the business and still get bit in the butt by a newcomer from nowhere.

Our ranking of Canada's Best Jobs by City uses data from Workopolis, Canada's largest job - search site, to rank the fields that are most in - demand for the 20 biggest municipal job markets in the country.

Such companies were artificially propped up by excessive demand and when the demand disappeared so did they, as well they should.

The company's share price has climbed steadily over the course of the year, a trend lofted by expectations of increased defense spending under the new administration as well as strong demand for its Pratt & Whitney jet engines and other aerospace parts.

Leading economic indicators suggest that 2018 may be even better for the industry, highlighted by improving corporate demand.

A new study by my company, Millennial Branding, and the on - demand compensation data and software firm PayScale gives a good indication of how underemployed Gen Y truly is.

Leading economic indicators suggest that 2018 may be even better for the industry, led by improving corporate demand.

Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 20 points on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers * STANDARD CHARTERED: Standard Chartered Plc posted a better - than - expected 20 percent rise in pretax profit for the first three months of the year, helped by a surge in loan demand and improvement in asset quality.

May 2 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 20 points on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers * STANDARD CHARTERED: Standard Chartered Plc posted a better - than - expected 20 percent rise in pretax profit for the first three months of the year, helped by a surge in loan demand and improvement in asset quality.

Businesses had responded very quickly to a fall in demand by cutting production and costs, as well as shelving their plans for expansion.