Sentences with phrase «efficiency programs]»

DesRosiers also believes the federal government is failing to invest sufficiently in research and development, and this at a time when the U.S. has set highly aggressive fuel efficiency targets that demand much more innovation.

Creating patterns of efficiency can save your business.

Among those interviewed, roughly 50 % of participants said they saw higher conversion rates, more qualified leads, and greater sales efficiency when they involved advocates in their campaigns.

Porter tells potential clients that he focuses on not guessing the market by buying index funds that buy broad swaths of the market; keeping costs as low as possible, such as fewer transaction costs and not paying analyst fees; and focusing on tax efficiency, by relocating assets from tax - inefficient types of investments to tax - advantaged accounts.

The state government has invited the public to have a say on red tape reform through its #ShredTheRed campaign, while highlighting a number of efficiency improvements in the transport sector.

With more trading in that part of the portfolio, Gross pointed out that the better tax efficiency of index funds can keep a portfolio's tax liability down.

From massive businesses to mom - and - pop shops, the IoT can help with efficiency and consumer personalization.

The crux of IoT is that by being connected to the internet, devices and equipment of all kinds, from smartphones to printers, to vending machines that report they are out of soda pop, can automate processes and drive efficiency.

These add fuel to the fire as well as bringing efficiency to the playing field,» Charlie Hayter, CEO of CryptoCompare, a data website for the industry, told CNBC by email on Wednesday.

The basis for the U.S. economic system is private enterprise, because the government has neither the knowledge nor the incentives to make business decisions that in the long run will achieve economic efficiency and growth.

The laser tool — and her newer acquisition, a portable 3D scanner — aren't the only way Atchison uses technology to improve her workflow and the efficiency of her team.

For example, Acumen Labs, founded in 2009, became one of the first companies to run on Kiva Systems, a robotic fulfillment system that has dramatically increased its efficiency.

By constructing HQ2 in Northern Virginia, Amazon could tap into its data - center network, bringing more efficiency to the internet connection at the headquarters.

The EPA's recent move to roll back automobile fuel efficiency standards benefits almost no one except auto manufacturers, who save on R&D costs, and oil companies, for whom greater fuel consumption translates into more revenues.

Socially, too great a focus on the other person's values in the aggregate results in what economists call «dead weight loss «-- a loss in efficiency in the market overall.

«As we continue to gain the efficiency on the production line, the learning, as we continue to build more and more airplanes, as the production ramps up, the cost of this airplane will only come down.»

They are also heralded for their fuel efficiency, although the impact of this will be reduced by the weight of the fuel needed to fly between the UK and Australia without stopping.

I have a «do it now» philosophy, meaning I don't put off something important that I can do right away, as this costs me wasted time and efficiency.

The report said Qantas recorded poor fuel efficiency because it used older, fuel - intensive aircraft, carried a low amount of freight (therefore making it less efficient) and also had relatively low numbers of passengers on each plane.

For instance, a car that has good fuel efficiency (a basic feature) versus a car with nice cup holders (an unnecessary feature).

Last week, theThe company recently opened a new plant to boost efficiency by integrating production in one location.

3esi helps oil and gas exploration and production firms squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of their internal operations.

Minutiae like optimizing, fine - tuning, efficiency, and productivity are completely off their radar screen, unless of course it just happens to be their specific focus.

Last week Reuters reported that China is creating a new energy ministry in order to centralize policymaking and improve efficiency.

But in May, the company said its manufacturing efficiency was suffering as result of the massive employee cuts, contributing to a US$ 17.6 - million operating loss in the first quarter.

«We go in and understand the «as is» process and design the «to be» process,» says Sim, alluding to the company's approach to diagnosing a customer's efficiency shortfalls.

In the U.S., his retail strategy is to infuse the panache of Boots into the efficiency and convenience of Walgreens stores.

Efficiency, rather than lingering to try, say, a luxurious beauty item, is paramount.

Leveraging the right tools could have a significant impact on everything from expense management to operational efficiency, so care and research are necessary qualities in the search for any BI tools.

Writing for the Unreasonable.is, Daniel Epstein, who has founded nine companies, points out that if we chase efficiency, we can very well end up quite far from our original goals.

The fairness of an investigation hangs in the balance between efficiency and thoroughness; responding promptly to a complaint does not mean reaching an immediate conclusion.

Efficiency is key to any overachiever, and it's tough to push past everyone else and rise up if you've got clutter everywhere.

While, fresh but scaling startups tend to drag their feet until they see clear evidence of issues, prolonging upgrading may cause unnecessary and costly headaches like missed billing opportunities, inventory write - offs, efficiency gaps in operations or even fraud.

Although acknowledging potential leverage risks, he said banks have room for growth and improved efficiency.

Whether we are talking about an individual or organization, these are three questions that when answered carefully can dramatically increase efficiency, performance and motivation.

Refinery manager Simon Butterworth said in a statement that the decision to shut down the burner, which improves plant efficiency, was made despite independent analysis of air quality indicating that workplace emissions from the facility were at least 100 times better than standards required for occupational health.

Female founders in particular contribute some of the most eye - popping stats around growth in revenue, growth in employment, financial efficiency, and entrepreneurial spirit.

In 2015, the ICCT compared the efficiency of 20 major airlines operating in the transatlantic market.

It said Hainan relied on its modern fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft while ANA maintained efficiency by carrying more payload, especially freight.

In addition to greater personal and team efficiency, transparency is a great way to build trust and share information amongst employees.

The youngest workers, who've come of age ordering take - out food with an app, seem unaware of the incomparable efficiency of a phone call.

In addition to the most common workplace technologies, there is a bevy of mobile applications, collaborative tools, multimedia tools and more that are worth investing in to bolster productivity, efficiency and employee engagement.

The big pharmacies do not have this type of soft touch, they are in an efficiency model.

Azevedo said four out of five job losses in industrialised countries were not due to competition from cheap imports but to automation and efficiency campaigns that allowed firms to cut their workforce.

For decades, the principles of efficiency were taught in business schools, and businesses thrived because of it, McChrystal said.

«My goal was to become a director,» says Reed, whose first assignment was helping customers with energy efficiency programs.

The most compelling argument presented against cash is on the grounds of efficiency.

«The national economy grew steadily with continuously optimising structure, rapidly growing new driving forces and remarkably improving quality and efficiency, sustaining the momentum of stable and sound development,» the NBS said following the release of the report.

Armed with that reconnaissance, they began to develop what Sim calls a «solution map» — a prospective set of software tools designed to boost efficiency for oil and gas companies.

In an effort to increase efficiency and maintain safety standards for employees, Delta is exploring the possibility of wearable robotics, Atlanta Business Chronicle reports.