There is disquiet in the nation's Army following recent
changes in strategies in the battle to flush out the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists.
Over the last few weeks I've noticed
a change in strategy in the way many «reformers» have been presenting themselves publicly.
Back in April, we reported that the current Dodge Journey would soldier on for another two years due to
a change in strategy in FCA's passenger car lineup - outsourcing production of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart.
In reasons for decision issued on September 27, 2012 and published this week (2012 CIRB 657) a panel of three vice-chairs addressed a claim by the union that had represented security guards at Pearson International Airport (Canadian Airport Workers Union) that its successor union, IAMAW, should be responsible for the cancellation fees that resulted from
a change in strategy in how to address a grievance backlog.
Not exact matches
The slower hiring isn't a sign of trouble at small businesses, but instead a
change in strategy from before the Great Recession.
A
change in strategy partway through development contributed to the problem.
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.
In my company's culture
change process, clients begin by formalizing their team's organizational constitution (purpose, values and behaviors,
strategies, and goals).
And Savage says he and other officials within Alberta Environment have been asked to prepare more research
in anticipation of talks to consider
changes to the province's climate
strategy.
Hear from International Trade experts as they provide insights into topics including: - The
changing landscape of the Indo - Pacific - Getting to know government: Trade support services
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strategies for SME internationalisation - The Trade Debate: «China - first or ASEAN - first trade
strategies?»
Your brand is the foundation for all your other marketing and messaging
strategies, so
changing it is literally going to affect everything else
in your company.
Social media had come along and
changed the way that consumers interacted with brands, which required a rethink
in corporate marketing
strategies.
His marketing
strategy hasn't
changed much since he began
in 1999.
CEO Karl - Johan Persson has made responsible supply chain practices core to the brand's business
strategy, one which has propelled H&M into a clear leadership position, engaging with local governments and industry
in pushing for substantive
change.
The one - stop
strategy really hasn't
changed, it's just repeating itself
in different industries at an accelerating rate.
You'll have a monthly record of all your transactions which will show you if you need a
change in business
strategy to increase your profits.
«While this might make Putin look like a tough guy flexing new nuclear muscles ahead of upcoming undemocratic elections
in Russia that will coronate him again, the new systems don't
change the essential deterrence equation between the US and Russia,» Barry Pavel, a senior vice president and director of the Scowcroft Center for
Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council wrote.
The purchase of the stake means Starboard will become the second activist investor within months to push for a
change in strategy.
They should remain something that complements your existing
strategy or indeed allows growth, but you should not be reliant upon them as they have the power to
change the very rules you live by... They could increase commission or block sellers
in your category and even undercut you on your best - selling product.
When the pressure's on
in the workplace, the Alignment Express can go off the rails: shrinking budgets, org
changes, and shifting
strategies force teams to do whatever it takes to keep trains on time... often at the expense of culture and values.
Yeah, the one thing that's galvanized this
change of
strategy globally is that we're seeing small dents
in our market share.
Amara founder Greg Connolly talks about how tiny
changes in your brand
strategy can ignite sales.
It could be along the product axis or the market axis, but it has to be enough of a
change that it really requires an adjustment
in strategy and a corresponding adjustment
in resource allocation.
A true pivot is a
change in course of direction that results
in a material
change in the product - market
strategy.
Tell me about a time when you had to adjust to a
change in direction, whether it was a new business
strategy,
change in a project or customer focus, or leadership at the top.
After a two - year investigation by Canada's antitrust agency, Amazon Canada has agreed to
change its pricing
strategy in Canada and pay a fine of Can $ 1.1 million (about US$ 840,000) for displaying misleading prices about savings.
Tony Fratto, founding partner at Hamilton Place
Strategies, talks about the bipartisan system
in the U.S., and whether
change is needed.
You constantly adjust your
strategies and tactics to suit the
changes in conditions and circumstances.
who may have been slightly blindsided by the
change in retirement
strategy over the past few decades
Müller led VW through the «greatest challenge
in its history,» realigned the German automaker's
strategy, and made
changes to the company's culture, he added.
After taking the helm as CEO
in 2013, one of the first things he did was
change up GoDaddy's advertising
strategy to show women
in a more positive light, often as business owners.
The national security
strategy the Trump administration released
in December made no mention of climate
change whatsoever, despite the fact Defense Secretary James Mattis has acknowledged it as a threat.
Take note of which
strategies work, which ones don't, and any
changes you can make to expand your network and improve your reputation
in the field.
Taking dangerous quantities of the otherwise safe loperamide is one
strategy being used by people addicted to opioid painkillers and other drugs since it can increase opioid absorption
in the gut; the FDA says it is now working with loperamide manufacturers to
change its packaging so that it comes with fewer doses and is thus harder to abuse.
For Aetna, the deal would mark a
change in strategy after its attempted tie - up with Humana was blocked by a federal court on antitrust grounds.
As Jason Cole, CEO of Da Primus Consulting, puts it, «The leadership is unable to set a clear
strategy for the company and stick with it long enough to succeed, resulting
in a lot of wasted money and energy from constant
changes in direction.»
Writing it down and ingraining it
in your marketing
strategy will
change the way that people see your product.
Just keep the above
strategies in mind and you can keep up with the
changing hearts and minds of customers as this new era of consumerism takes shape.
In particular, these
strategies will help you capitalize on
changing consumer trends.
The longer videos are a different beast, however, and they mark a distinct
change in Facebook's
strategy.
While Market Brew is designed for larger website optimization, it can help you confirm whether your content
strategy is headed
in the right direction, or if
changes need to be made.
Even the best
strategy in the world — even something that could
change the world — is worth far less than something far simpler that a team can actually execute on.
And while you might think you have nothing
in common with Brian, think again: he took over the family business from his father (who took over from his father, the legendary Bill France, Sr.), needs to balance the needs of current customers while making smart
changes to his product, must constantly work to build better relationships with partners, and must constantly revamp digital and social offerings and
strategies to communicate with customers the way they want to engage.
Cord - cutting, instantly - available highlights on social media, increased viewing options and
changing viewing habits... all those factors and more make «business as usual» an untenable
strategy not just for sports but for the entertainment industry
in general.
Anna Nguyenova is an operations and
strategy expert who has built a new, robust approach to helping startups grow
in a market that demands fast
changes in response to new technology.
Pivot, a term coined by The Lean Startup author Eric Ries that means «a
change in strategy without a
change in vision,» is the answer to building a successful mobile app.
«
In a world that's
changing really quickly, the only
strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.»
It was a transparent attempt to boost interest
in the social network, and Google's
change of heart now proves that forcing people to use an inferior product is not much of a business
strategy.
And if the oil and gas industry wants to get this «new sheriff
in town» on board, it needs to profoundly
change recruitment
strategies and talent sourcing.
GIC attributed the sale to
changes in UBS»
strategy and business.