Sentences with phrase «distribution costs to customers»

In fact, insurance companies usually pass on the benefits of reduced offline and distribution costs to customers and this brings down the premium amount.»

Not exact matches

About 30 percent of the firms responding indicated that the cost of energy and the proximity to customers and distribution channels were also very or most relevant.

Now solo as president of social media games publisher Sava Transmedia, he says income statements he's seen indicate about a 30 % increase in gross margin, although he cautions that advertising and customer acquisition costs (e.g. discounts, incentives, etc.) can still bring that down to something closer to parity with physical distribution.

Wide distribution over the internet • Low cost, efficient, transparent capital • The «great equalizer «• Media / PR, awareness • Increase customer engagement and • Evangelize backers into investors (customer acquisition) • Reduce risk by getting feedback on new launches (product or ventures) • Market research Access to Capital Marketing Platform Validation • Raising funds via crowdfunding markets is a very public and transparent • Protect your IP and speak to a lawyer • Crowdfunding takes a lot of effort and commitment • The majority of Ideas fail to reach their funding goal • How will this affect your companies brand?

Reducing manufacturing and distribution costs and the ability to respond to customer demand create winners in the industry.

Ultimately, the goal of Houston's warehouse and distribution services is to eliminate freight costs and reduce lead times for its customers.

New augmented reality maintenance solution keyed to distribution centers providing real - time audio - visual connection to off - site support, helping customers decrease unplanned downtime and reduce service costs.

Solutions that remove or reduce the need for frozen storage and distribution will reduce energy costs, improve customer perception of freshness and nutrition, and provide businesses with a greater capacity to manage stock.

Pro * Act produce category cost management through commodity contract pricing, in house consultation services and integrated produce program distribution management which brings optimal economic value and food safety to our customers and sets new standards in the produce industry every day.

Exoticmeats.com is in the process of opening a distribution center and retail store in Texas, which will significantly reduce shipping costs to customers in the Midwest and East Coast.

For this service we charge a small Handling Fee to cover the debit / credit card processing fees, customer services, processing and distribution of tickets and our secure server costs.

PKL has taken on distribution of the Garbage Guzzler as a logical next step in the company's catering equipment portfolio, and in response to the demands of many of its current school customers, who have an increasing focus on waste disposal, cost savings and a greater desire to reduce their carbon footprint.

«Publishers are struggling with two things, first, the rapid emergence of the eBook and, second, the related impact on books prices in a distribution world where Amazon owns the biggest chunk of the pie and is willing to drop eBook prices below the cost of publishing to entice more of their customers to buy refrigerators and other products, which is where they make their profits.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

3) The costs of developing ebook platforms, ebook retailing sites and ebook distribution systems are high, the Irish market is small, while it might have been possible to forecast the potential to gain customers outside of the island, it is a difficult result to actually achieve (which makes EpubDirect's success all the more impressive) which mitigates against anyone investing in them

The lower costs entailed in direct distribution of term insurance and the fewer hassles in providing the policy to the customer are the main reasons behind lower premium rates online.

Because we do not incur the significantly higher fixed operating costs inherent in a branch - based distribution system, we are able to provide better value to our customers through low fees and low interest rates on our digital mortgages.

Pet product distributors are constantly looking for ways to drive cost from the distribution channel and help their customers be more competitive.

We help our customers to access the Global Distribution System, Consolidates, XML and API Providers, to find the best airline fare, low - cost air carriers, and domestic and international air carriers for economical air transit.

Critically important, however, is the fact that the cost of this electricity to distribution companies and their electric customers would be even higher if it were not for the tax breaks received by the companies generating the «renewable» electricity — the costs of which are transferred to ordinary taxpayers.

Hence, the cost for implementation of direct participation shall be allocated to distribution customers.»

While all of the utilities proposed the costs should be allocated to distribution customers, only the Direct Access Customer Coalition and the Alliance for Retail Energy Markets argued that cost allocation principles required that costs be allocated based on eligibility.

Identify and lead efficiency and cost saving initiatives to optimize the $ 1.7 billion distribution network and end - to - end supply chain performance while improving the customer experience.

Lead a team of personnel in the distribution of information that updated customer guidelines, warranty updates and safety campaigns in order with compliance to ensure drivers safety, unnecessary costs, or down time in a Technical Call Center environment.

Spa Director — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, executing spa and salon administration functions, overseeing sales and marketing operations, and implementing cutting - edge industry techniques and trends Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including product inventory control, marketing and sales strategies, product and service offerings, client service, event coordination, and area competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets, potential customers, and capital utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding policies and procedures, budgets and financial forecasts, and client experience considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and deliver a luxurious experience to high - profile clientele Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional recruitment, continued supervision of 40 staff, and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion, including newsletter and article distribution Ensure effective execution of all administrative, HR, and financial aspects of business management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders, and other relevant parties Address key client and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, referral generation, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement firm marketing and sales strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques, and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex spa, salon, and fitness concepts and studies Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Northeast Utilities System — Connecticut Light & Power (Stamford, CT) 2003 — 2005 Assistant Engineer — Asset Management • Conducted load analysis to determine anticipated load changes and potential overloads • Determined and verified load needed for installation and distribution of new services • Detected assigned circuit imbalances, damaged devices, and loop schemes likely to overload • Pinpointed customers with high percentage of outages and remedy service interruptions • Performed cost benefit analysis to determine viability of performance improvements

«Global trade — especially with Asia — e-commerce and e-fulfillment's explosive growth has spectacularly intensified demand for mega-sized high - throughput distribution centers that ship goods to customers quickly and at the lowest possible cost,» Alter said.