Sentences with phrase «cut operating costs»

«We were able to cut our operating costs by between 8 and 10 percent that way,» says Don Ossey, SOIR, principal of the Capacity Commercial Group in Portland, Ore..

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Successfully managed multiple businesses ensuring professional and profitable operations Utilized management abilities to cut operating costs while increasing revenue Hired, trained, directed, and reviewed sales, administrative, and customer service personnel Designed and implemented employee review and recognition programs Oversaw company human resources, accounting, and supply departments Responsible for benefit administration, payroll, budgets, volume, ordering, and merchandising Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts guaranteeing quality product at low prices Generated record breaking sales through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Consistently recognized for excellence in team leadership, sales, and marketing Built long - term relationships with business partners, clients, and community leaders Provided exceptional customer service resulting in repeat business and referrals Fostered an atmosphere of respect and dedication to company goals Performed all duties in a positive, courteous, and timely manner

• Maintained of delivery vehicles periodically which cut operating costs by 30 %.

Things that look safe on paper have a nasty habit of being derailed by wear and tear as they age, by human error, and by greedy operators trying to cut operating costs to fluff up the bottom line.

In addition, the shippers, manufacturers and distributors that move goods and raw materials — and are at the heart of the supply chain — rely on a strong infrastructure to cut operating costs, run more efficiently and become more competitive.

Like the A350, the 787 also uses substantial amounts of carbon fiber in its airframe to enhance fuel economy and cut operating costs for airlines.

Last August, the panel issued a report calling upon the utility to reduce rate hikes and sharply cut operating costs.

Although the oil and gas industry is a major target of Western sanctions, financial strains have been partially alleviated by reducing capital expenditure and rouble devaluation, which cut operating costs by around 30 %.

It also cuts operating costs or the cost per barrel.

We'll discuss what low bono is (spoiler alert: it's more than just cutting operating costs and discounting your rates or fees) and hear specifically how some lawyers are incorporating low bono principles into their work.

For some real estate brokers, sending Web development projects and administrative work overseas is a realistic solution to cutting their operating costs at a time when such cuts are needed most.

Not exact matches

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.

Existing generators that now need 6 cents to cover fuel and operating costs would have to drastically cut costs, possibly restructure and surely pressure the fuel suppliers to slash prices in order to remain competitive.

The company says job cuts will help it halve its operating costs by June 1, 2014.

Facebook is taking a 5 % cut of all donations that come through users» fundraisers — 2 % covers its own operating costs and 3 % covers the cost of processing payments.

For fiscal 2014, Hitachi delivered an operating profit of 600.4 billion yen ($ 4.89 billion), its second year of record - breaking profit, on the back of cost - cutting, alongside strong demand for its lifts in China, as well as robust sales of auto parts and electronics products.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The state - owned Southern Ports Authority has cut its annual operating costs by about $ 7 million since its three component ports were amalgamated in 2014, according to its annual report.

Once a company comes to Alabama, it can rest assured that we are a top - state for business because we are committed to cutting unnecessary regulation which increases its costs to operate.

The company completed a 15 per cent cut to its workforce in January and February, eliminating between 500 and 700 jobs, as part of its plan to trim $ 1 billion in cumulative capital, operating and administration costs over two years.

The company also operates «mining pools» in which participants collaborate on bitcoin mining in order to cut costs.

DuPont (DD) reported a better - than - expected profit as cost cuts propped up margins in some businesses but the chemical manufacturer said a stronger dollar would eat into its full - year operating profit.

With two massive audiences, Marriott and Starwood are merging their loyalty programs in order to cut costs related to operating them separately, as well as widen the new entity's addressable market, reports Skift.

But Trump said he told Cook that he was planning a big tax cut and the elimination of many regulations that raise costs for companies operating in the United States.

For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.

With reports of increased compensation running high, there is more pressure to pass these costs on in higher selling prices, although tax cuts and growing operating profits alleviate some of this pressure.

When your business operates primarily online, you'll instantly cut our numerous expenses and start - up costs.

In January 2009, as part of AMD's cost cutting efforts and with the goal of reducing operating expenses and AMD's break - even point, the Compensation Committee temporarily

Banks adapted to operating in this environment by cutting costs and improving back - office efficiencies, but margins have nevertheless been squeezed.

See Appendix 4 to learn how TRV increased net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) by cutting costs and increased its NOPAT margin from 11.7 % to 14.8 %.

Petroliam Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's state oil company, announced management changes and plans to cut workers as it seeks to trim operating costs to cope with the worst price slump in a generation.

Small businesses are looking for savvier technological solutions to cut down on operating costs, allow the flexibility to work from anytime and anywhere and to keep up with digital changes.»

Petroliam Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's state oil company, announced management changes and plans to cut workers as it seeks to trim operating costs to cope with the worst price slump in Continue Reading

A merger could also cut costs on duplication of resources (the two parties currently operate separate offices located opposite each other on Edmonton's 124th Street).

But the debt - laden transit authority will still need to find additional revenue sources, or cut costs, to alleviate operating budget gaps it's facing in years to come, according to S&P.

«CIBC lent Mr. Karasick $ 36.5 million for the deal in 2007 and recently insisted the purchase price was «well justified,» even though a securities filing shows the mortgage approval was based on a monthly operating cost of... less than half of what the former owners spent... Cuts in service — maintenance staff was slashed from nine to three — had immediately followed the sale.»

To keep the tax rate low, cuts were made to county personnel and general operating costs.

ALBANY, NY (01/06/2011)(readMedia)-- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $ 3.2 million in available grants through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to help farmers across the state reduce their energy use, save on operating costs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient use of energy.

In its agenda the council also voiced its opposition to what it considers possible state cuts for CUNY, arguing that the state's calculation, which would require the city to assume a 30 percent share of CUNY senior colleges» net operating costs, is flawed.

Operating costs cut by $ 200 million including workforce reductions and controlling travel and other expenses

Through this audit, we found ways to cut costs and improve efficiency, and as a result, one of our first budget amendments was a reduction of $ 100,000 in the Legislature's operating budget.

Chief among these «dangerous precedents» is the decision to finance operating costs with bonding and the funding cuts in the neighborhood health centers, child care subsidies, youth services and senior nutrition programs.

The corporation estimates its operating costs will be about $ 500,000 for the period between those foreclosure notices being processed - March, 2013 - and when it could start getting a cut of the increase in back tax payments - October, 2013.

Noble responded by pointing a series of layoffs, job cuts, efficiency initiatives and other actions undertaken over the past eight years that had significantly reduced operating costs.

«We do not believe that there should be any sweetheart deals on safety, insurance rates, tolls and taxes for multinational companies to cut their own operating costs,» the UTA's John Tomassi said in prepared testimony.

When applied to microgrid systems — local energy grids that can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously — combined solar and wind can help cut battery costs as well, says NREL's Kurtz.

According to Barry Bratcher, the company's chief operating officer, the plant - based system allows for considerable efficacy while KBP's automated facility keeps MB - 003 cost - effective and cuts down on the production time required.

A new heat - exchanger system to capture and recycle waste heat from oxy - fuel furnaces could cut process CO2 emissions by 30 % and nitrous oxide emissions by 90 %, as well enhancing thermal efficiency and significantly reducing operating costs.

Windows S devices will have a cut - down operating system to reduce cost, but in addition to the usual keyboard and mouse features, they will also offer touchscreens and a stylus.

Operating one machine instead of three cuts energy costs.