Amazon and Google took steps today in their continuous march to bring AI assistants Alexa and Google Assistant closer to
consumers by partnering with big box stores.
But a first attempt to reach out to
consumers by partnering with a Mumbai - based powerhouse quickly fizzled.
Not exact matches
Shipt created an additional revenue stream
by partnering with consumer packaged goods companies to promote products tailored to customer's tastes based on purchasing behavior.
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.
By partnering with Alibaba's cloud computing arm, HTC said that the two companies will work together to improve the behind - the - scenes data center infrastructure required to deliver virtual reality content to
consumers.
Consumers and design professionals alike can upload photos of their completed projects, where they can then tag specific furniture and accessories offered
by merchants Houzz
partners with — letting other users easily buy any product they see and love.
Says Jason Pinto, Partner, Amadeus Capital
Partners, in a statement: «The fast - growing Turkish economy is underpinned
by strong
consumer spending
with a high proportion of this spend transacted
with payment cards.
Fueled
by the world's most powerful email data platform, we work
with our
partners to improve the email experience, eliminate spam, and keep
consumers safe from email fraud.
Australian
consumer lending fintech, MoneyMe, has finalised an AU$ 120 million asset - backed wholesale securitization facility led
by $ 100 million from global investment manager, Fortress Investment Group, and joined
with $ 20 million of bonds issued
by corporate advisory, Evans &
Partners.
M13 is
partnering with Misfit (now owned
by Fossil Group), the creator of sleek and innovative wearables, to grow Misfit's direct - to -
consumer business.
«The technology advancements provided
by the Alibaba platform are... giving brands new options to totally rethink how they operate, how they engage
with the
consumer,» said Jason Ding, a Bain & Co.
partner in Beijing, who co-authored a recent report on New Retail
with AliResearch.
Prior to joining Oberon, Ray was an Executive Managing Director
with Bonwick Capital
Partners where he co-engineered and placed four Eaglewood
Consumer Loan Trust private transactions secured by Lending Club consume
Consumer Loan Trust private transactions secured
by Lending Club
consumerconsumer loans.
Increased demand from
consumers such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, buoyed
by strong oil prices, coupled
with exports to traditional trading
partners such as Japan, is benefiting the Australian dairy sector, which has a 17 per cent share of global cheese exports.
Furthermore they implement projects,
with global and regional
partners, which facilitate conversion to Organic Agriculture, empower local stakeholders and strengthen supply chains as well as help raise
consumer awareness and shape the future of the organic sector
by training a new generation of leaders through our Organic Leadership Courses and other services.
Councils, Committees and Working Groups — led
by representatives of our member organizations — determine how to fulfill
consumers» needs, help shape the association's policy positions, identify industry - wide model practices, direct scientific research and ensure strong and frequent collaboration among members and
with retail trading
partners.
«
By partnering with dairy food startups that are looking to innovate in the dairy space, we can ultimately help drive
consumer demand for dairy.
Smashburger began in 2007
with the vision of Rick Schaden and funding
by Consumer Capital
Partners — the private equity firm that Rick and his father Richard own.
Developed and owned
by private equity firm
Consumer Capital
Partners (CCP), Smashburger operates and develops both corporate and multi-unit franchise territories across the country
with 164 restaurants worldwide.
The company began in 2007
with the vision of Rick Schaden and funding
by Consumer Capital
Partners — the private equity firm that he and his father Richard own.
Once again
partnering with Wholesome Wave — a national nonprofit founded
by James Beard award - winning chef Michel Nischan that works to make fresh, healthy food affordable and accessible for low - income families — Naked Juice is kicking off the campaign
with a 250,000 - pound contribution and asking
consumers to get involved as well.
By partnering with Have Baby Will Travel «s founder Corinne McDermott, a recognized family travel expert, travel brands can take an innovative approach to directly reach key family travel
consumers.
Selected contractor (s) will provide services that will increase awareness of NYSERDA programming
by partnering with key regional stakeholders, to assist end users such as
consumers, businesses, and public and not - for - profit organizations.
«Although WSU is not conducting research on wheat
with the same properties as the variety found in Oregon, any unusual or unauthorized plant quality in the supply chain warrants a thorough assessment
by all participants to maintain the confidence of Washington trading
partners and
consumers,» he said.
Szaky, the serial creator who started TerraCycle out of his college dorm room, and his team seek to «eliminate the idea of waste»
by partnering with brands and retailers to make it easier for
consumers to send in previously landfill - bound household material.
Professional Development:
By partnering with Viome, FMCA provides its graduates
with the opportunity to learn about state of the art technologies and help clients who order direct to
consumer testing.
By partnering with honorable charities, they allow consumers a new way to shop for handcrafted, designer goods by donating a significant portion of the proceeds to help make a difference in people's live
By partnering with honorable charities, they allow
consumers a new way to shop for handcrafted, designer goods
by donating a significant portion of the proceeds to help make a difference in people's live
by donating a significant portion of the proceeds to help make a difference in people's lives.
The move comes as
consumer electronics manufacturers are launching a slew of new Android tablets at this year's Consumer Electronics Show and is one of several announcements this week by operators bringing content to tablets, with both Comcast and Time Warner Cable partnering with Samsung to bring TV to its smart
consumer electronics manufacturers are launching a slew of new Android tablets at this year's
Consumer Electronics Show and is one of several announcements this week by operators bringing content to tablets, with both Comcast and Time Warner Cable partnering with Samsung to bring TV to its smart
Consumer Electronics Show and is one of several announcements this week
by operators bringing content to tablets,
with both Comcast and Time Warner Cable
partnering with Samsung to bring TV to its smart devices.
«
By working closely
with our trusted
partners we have created a service that meets the exact needs of
consumers in this market whilst also supporting key strategic business objectives of the bank.»
DOJ didn't care enough about the economic meltdown
with wall street and banks but apparently book publishers are real criminals for
partnering to share a pricing business strategy...
by that, they see it as «colluding», and worst, this is really bad for
consumers!
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Health insurance quotes are provided
by licensed agents and brokers that
partner with USInsuranceOnline.com to help
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by licensed agents and brokers that
partner with USInsuranceOnline to help
consumers compare rates and save money.
«We look forward to continuing to support our tour operator
partners by engaging
with the UK
consumer.»
Even luxury brands are answering
consumer demands
by partnering up
with retailers to facilitate access to their goods through rental.
Following HB 589's passage, NCSEA and our
partners worked in Fall 2017 and early 2018
with Duke Energy to co-design a program that would attract potential clean energy adopters waiting for the right time to install solar on their homes and businesses, a segment of the market that has been largely unsupported
by consumer - friendly policies since the sunset of NC's Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit at the end of 2015.
Our mission — to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods — is achieved
by working
with partners and stakeholders of all kinds and around the world, including farmers, foresters, businesses and citizens, to transform land use practices, business practices and
consumer behavior.
When you
partner with FindLaw, your law firm benefits from our history and position in the industry
by being in front of eager
consumers who need an attorney.
Along
with his co-authors, Daniel Garrie, managing director at Law and Forensics, and Yoav M. Griver, a
partner at Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP, Mr. Borden discusses Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, a cybersecurity regulation announced
by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that is intended to protect financial services companies and
consumers.
By designing the new headsets to work
with less expensive PCs, Microsoft and its
partners could open VR to
consumers who would never be able to afford a Rift - or Vive - compatible PC.
«
By taking this next step
with Android One, we are excited to be working
with partners around the world to bring high quality Android device experiences to more
consumers.»
«The Blade series hasn't gone unnoticed here in the US as
consumers and
partners have continually asked about it so we're excited to kick off 2017
by giving them what they want
with the Blade V8 Pro,» says Cheng.
Huawei
Consumer Business Group will also expand its distribution network
by partnering with more than 50,000 retail outlets
by the end of 2016.
Partnered with business specialist and other local branches, in turn
consumer and business House - Hold density which was collectively increased
by approximately 1600, year over year.
Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operations, customer service, and sales staff ensuring profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Collaborate
with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Responsible for purchasing, logistics, company inventory, and product development Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Oversee corporate accounting ensuring profitable and fiscally responsible operations Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, site visits, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships
with key clients,
partners, and community leaders Interact
with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best
consumer experience Develop a rapport
with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity
Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Provide full service construction and contracting services including electrical, plumbing, masonry, roofing, etc.. Manage daily operations of home sales, construction, and contracting businesses ensuring profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Oversee sales, customer service, and construction site personnel Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Maintain compliance
with all applicable zoning codes, laws, and safety protocols Oversee company finances ensuring profitable and fiscally responsible operations Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, site visits, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships
with key clients,
partners, and industry leaders Interact
with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best
consumer experience Develop a rapport
with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity
Client Services Supervisor — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for electronic payroll system operations for a large and economically diverse client base Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, technical, and administrative staff ensuring efficient operations Maintain working knowledge of proprietary software, industry best practices, employment law, and tax law Oversee adherence to departmental budgets, project timelines, and company policies Coordinate efforts between multiple departments resulting in timely and cost - effective project completion Design and implement professional development programs to enhance team skill sets Utilize employee recognition programs to build morale and dedication to company mission Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop a rapport
with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Interact
with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best
consumer experience Utilize technical proficiencies and industry knowledge to offer guidance and support to coworkers and clients Craft effective presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain sales and customer service records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account of transactions and financial health Build and strengthen long term relationships
with peers, clients,
partners, and industry leaders Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks as needed Consistently promoted due to excellence in management, customer service, technical support, and sales
Professional Experience JPMorgan Chase (Chicago, IL) 2010 — Present Business Banker • Responsible for cross selling bank products and services to potential and existing customers •
Partnered with Retail Lending, Investments, and Treasury staff for holistic client service • Routinely exceeded monthly sales goals increasing YTD branch business revenue
by 20 % • Built profitable business relationships resulting in 38 % increase in new business deposits • Ranked in top 10 % in Chicago City market in overall sales production • Secured $ 4 million in business and $ 10 million in
consumer loans YTD through 10/2010 • Analyzed business» financial statements and tax returns to recommend appropriate products • Developed sales presentations to secure new clients and deepen existing client relationships
Customer Service Specialist — Duties & Responsibilities Provide customer service across a variety of industries including insurance, tourism, marketing, and retail Train new team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Oversee customer service personnel resulting in efficient and effective operations Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop and strengthen relationships
with outside vendors,
partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional in - person, telephone, and internet customer service resulting in client satisfaction Encourage high customer retention
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Collaborate
with junior team members to create the best
consumer experience possible Handle telephone and internet sales, exchanges, cancellations, and refunds in a timely and professional manner Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and company budgets Strictly adhere to all department budgets and project timelines Provide data entry, billing, and client account maintenance services at 60 to 65 words per minute (wpm) Manage corporate correspondence and reception duties including telephone and in - person service
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Develop and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Proficient in copywriting, editing, and digital photography Responsible for business development through corporate and community partnerships Build and strengthen professional relationships
with community leaders, business
partners, and coworkers Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity in television and radio interviews Conduct public relations activities and attend relevant events, fairs, and conferences Coordinate and participate in charitable events in service of the local community Perform research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Consistently exceed location revenue goals through effective marketing and sales tactics Develop a rapport
with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Interact
with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best
consumer experience Study internal literature to become an expert on products, corporate history, and mission Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Perform administrative tasks including filing, data entry, phones, and other tasks as needed Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules
Project Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee 1,000 employee call center operations ensuring efficient, effective, and profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct 25 Senior Call Center Managers ensuring they understand the brand and corporate protocols Design and implement staff training and development initiatives to enhance team skill sets Responsible for the implementation and operation of technical facets such as the Qfiniti platform and Avaya integration Utilize strong background in information technology, web development, engineering, and technical support Design and implement workflow and organizational structure for multiple corporate entities Work closely
with various departments including human resources, development, IT, and others to develop strategic plans Analyze corporate structure and create business requirements, process flows, and procedures for organizational efficiency Responsible for the identification and removal of chronic system affecting issues to enhance daily operations Set and coordinate product release timelines and procedures for 23 regional call centers across the United States Coordinate the strategic and operational arms of the release management teams Train and lead release teams ensuring compliance
with project budgets and release schedules Oversee all user testing to ensure proper product functionality prior to release Manage website and hardware integration, maintenance, updates, and other technical support issues Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Consistently meet or exceed customer service and project management goals through strong managerial skills Maintain comprehensive records detailing call center activities, product releases, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships
with key clients,
partners, vendors, and community leaders Interact
with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best
consumer experience Develop a rapport
with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction
by maintaining friendly, supportive contact
with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand
with poise, integrity, and positivity