Sentences with phrase «general cost levels»

Our pricing varies by plan and is adapted to each local market to align with consumer purchasing power, general cost levels, and willingness to pay for a music service.

Not exact matches

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.

At the operating level (gross profit less selling, general and administrative costs), the pretax margin should not be less than 10 percent.

Factors affecting the level of consumer spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions, and other factors, such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability and cost of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, and tax rates.

Factors affecting the level of spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions and other factors such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession, the availability of consumer credit, levels of unemployment, tax rates and the cost of consumer credit.

But more general support for consumer spending is coming from growing incomes, sustained high levels of confidence, low borrowing costs and wealth gains across a range of assets.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We welcome in particular the introduction of EPR general minimum requirements in legislation, which will increase transparency, cost - efficiency, accountability, and enforcement of EPR obligations at national level.

Yet privatisation has in general failed to improve the level of services provided to consumers while costing the taxpayer far more than alternative public schemes (see for example Warwick Funnell, Robert Jupe, and Jane Andrew, In Government we Trust).

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has long advocated for working to lower the costs associated with Medicaid that are within our control — rooting out provider - level waste, fraud and abuse — and the creation of the Office of the Erie County Medicaid Inspector General is the culmination of years of work dating back to his days as Erie County Comptroller.

The recent agreement with Flight Level Dutchess to handle line services operations has enabled the County to end its subsidy of general operating costs at the County Airport.

At a very general level, finding the minimum of a cost function can be described as trying to find a small cluster of values amid a much larger set of possibilities.

Johnson outlined in the Guardian the view that tuition fees allow the Government to reconcile its three policy objectives for undergraduate higher education: to reduce inequality, to fund institutions on a level which facilitates global competitiveness, and also to share the cost «between the individual student benefitting from a graduate earnings premium and taxpayers in general, most of whom will not have attended university.»

Russell Hobby, NAHT general secretary, has written to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan asking the government to match the overall level of funding to the «real cost pressures in schools».

1973 — A complete tax base equalization program is enacted that provides a much higher appropriation of equalization aid to relieve local property taxes; discontinues general flat aids; institutes a power equalizing program providing for «negative aids»; and separates the shared cost into primary and secondary levels with a two - level system of state aid in which school costs which exceed the statutory ceiling of aidable costs are supported at a lower level of state aid to serve as a disincentive to high levels of spending.

«Key Findings» were (1) City pension costs will dramatically increase to unsustainable levels, (2) Rising pension costs will require cities to nearly double the percentage of their general fund dollars they pay to CalPERS, and (3) Cities have few options to address growing pension liabilities.

In his letter to Ms Morgan, NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby asks the government to match the overall level of funding to the «real cost pressures in schools».

In testimony before the General Assembly's Appropriations Committee last week, the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding [CCJEF] presented the rationale behind Connecticut conducting an Education Adequacy Cost Study in order to determine the level of resources that are really needed to ensure that every child has access to their constitutionally guaranteed right to a quality education.

«Key Findings» were (1) City pension costs will dramatically increase to unsustainable levels, (2) Rising pension costs will require cities to nearly double the percentage of their general fund dollars they pay to CalPERS, and -LSB-...]

Despite strong sales of its entry - level Saturn, which costs $ 9,195, General Motors is years away from turning a profit because of the huge initial investment required to start up Saturn production.

For economists, inflation is a progressive increase in the general level of prices brought about by an expansion in demand or the money supply or by autonomous increases in costs.

Essay On InflationFor economists, inflation is a progressive increase in the general level of prices brought about by an expansion in demand or the money supply or by autonomous increases in costs.

The general specifications are at the same level as the Full HD version of the Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi which costs half the money.

The waste of money doesn't happen that often, the general level of prices is not cost - generated.

Registration: Register Now for Puppy Level 1 Duration: 5 weeks Time: Saturdays, 9 to 10 am Cost: $ 115 Shelter Adoptees, $ 125 General Public

This unprecedented level of competition, combined with the rising costs of doing business, a drastic shift in consumer demographics and the general limitations that come with operating a small retail business, have put many pet store owners and operators on a tightrope, where one false move could be fatal to their businesses.

Discounts for elite - level fliers are a nice incentive, and the cost for full membership ranges from $ 450 for Premier 1K members $ 1,100 for general members and a spouse.

If you're wondering how much a general ship will set you back, a base - level ship costs $ 54, which includes access to Star Citizen too.

Registration will open a week in advance of each Breakfast for our Artist / Student / Teacher ($ 25), General ($ 50) and Dual / Family ($ 100) level members for a cost of $ 20 per person.

At root I'm not qualified to argue with actual economists, but I'll hazard a guess that, just as with CFCs, tetraethyl lead and a host of other examples, the increased costs associated w / controlling carbon emissions will quickly be lost in the general noise level of economic statistics.

A May 2006 investigative report [PDF] by the Commerce Department Inspector General was sharply critical of high - level federal management for failing to deal effectively with the long delays and major cost overruns in the development and deployment of NPOESS.

That is partly because clients ranked those areas the least important in the survey, with value - added services scoring 3.4 out of 5 and partner - level contact scoring 3.7, reflecting the cost pressures that general counsel face and the strain on some in - house teams to trim non-essential spending.

to the extent that a dominant undertaking sets its prices at a level covering the bulk of the costs attributable to the supply of the goods or services in question, it will, as a general rule, be possible for a competitor as efficient as that undertaking to compete with those prices without suffering losses that are unsustainable in the long term.

Some lawyers can, nevertheless, be accused of failing to look beyond the client's balance sheet to the general counsel's position on a human level — having justified to their financial controllers that a claim should be pursued, a GC will be under pressure to deliver a well - managed and cost - effective project.

In general, the cash value in a permanent policy is designed to grow, and this growth reduces the net amount at risk in a policy, which keeps the mortality cost at reasonable levels even though the actual cost per $ 1,000 of death benefit is growing every year.

In general, if shorter - term policies provide more flexibility when it comes to the costs incurred at the renewal of the policy, the advantage of longer - term policies is that they offer a better price and may guarantee level premiums over a given period of time.

D S Rawat, Secretary General of Assocham said that expansion of health insurance market in India is a result of elevated healthcare costs, increasing income levels, financial burden on the poor and the numerous new diseases which have come in picture.

With a growing increase in lifestyle - related diseases, the risk of having hospitalization is increasing.To make matters more complicated, the cost of healthcare is rising even faster than the general level of inflation.

Teenagers normally have higher premiums anyway due to their lack of real driving experience, so general liability will help level out the costs of adding them to a parent's policy.

Forward - looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward - looking information, including but not limited to: risks related to changes in cryptocurrency prices; the estimation of personnel and operating costs; general global markets and economic conditions; risks associated with uninsurable risks; risks associated with currency fluctuations; competition faced in securing experienced personnel with appropriate industry experience and expertise; risks associated with changes in the financial auditing and corporate governance standards applicable to cryptocurrencies and ICO's; risks related to potential conflicts of interest; the reliance on key personnel; financing, capitalization and liquidity risks including the risk that the financing necessary to fund continued development of the Company's business plan may not be available on satisfactory terms, or at all; the risk of potential dilution through the issuance of additional common shares of the Company; the risk of litigation.

Responsibilities Prepared cash flow analysis, financial reports and maintained budget files including preparing bank deposits and balance sheets Performed general office duties such as filing reports, typing and running computer programs Efficiently maintained students records and business reports with accuracy and in a timely fashion Negotiated with vendors on the cost of goods received and managed inventory levels Implemented computer system to help keep records updated faster and easier

Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

IT Project Manager — Professional Highlights Serve multinational corporations in a variety of technology based strategic planning and administration roles Offer expertise as a consultant, programmer, engineer, business analyst, and database administrator Lead technology projects for NASA, U.S. Customs, American Express, and General Electric Design and implement reporting, customer service, marketing, sales, and financial management software Responsible for network and database design, administration, and security Oversee enterprise - wide hardware and software upgrades resulting in increased efficiency Minimize operational and manpower costs through effective technology solutions Serve as forecast budget analyst for Joint Project Management Operations at Kennedy Space Center Develop reporting application tool using crystal reports engine on CD throughout Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Station resulting in $ 500,000 savings on user licensing fees Create detailed project plan with well - defined tasks, milestones, client sign - offs, test cycles, and specifications which served to communicate project progress to management Develop visual basic application for financial banking Institution using crystal reports to reduce the company's response time resulting in initial reporting from 2 - 3 hours to just 45 seconds Oversee multimillion - dollar software implementation for Miami Air from a consultancy level Upgrade Great Plains software platform and administered security access for Miami internal databases Write over 200 SQL stored procedures from access databases for financial institutions Compose business correspondence and prepared statistical spreadsheet analysis for Kennedy Space Center Recognized by colleagues and superiors for outstanding job performance, reliability, and efficiency Conduct surveys of operations to assess needs and identify high priority improvements Complete major product releases meeting very aggressive schedules and budgets Serve as a member of the International Cyber Threat Task Force Utilize fluencies in English, Portuguese, Arabic, French, and German to communicate with a diverse clientele Continually study emerging technologies and industry best practices Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Office Depot (Toronto, Ontario; Kelowna, BC; Atlanta, GA) 4/1998 — 12/2005 General Manager • Held responsibility for all operations, profitability and cost management functions of a retail store • Created a motivating sales culture by setting goals and benchmarks to monitor and promote sales performance while generating and implementing innovative and impactful marketing ideas within local markets • Hired, trained and mentored key people in both managerial and sales positions, promoting professional conduct at all levels • Participated in the business community through network group memberships and Chamber of Commerce events

Professional Experience Pretium Packaging formerly known as Novapak (Hazelton, PA) 2008 — 2009 Warehousing Department Manager • Monitor, maintain, and verify inventory accuracy and product levels • Manage shipping and receiving ensuring timely and correct deliveries • Adhere to all general forklift maintenance requirements and schedules • Utilize effective management tactics to minimize shipping and overhead costs • Hire, train, and supervise warehouse associates and administrative staff • Ensure compliance with all applicable worksite safety regulations

Parenting interventions therefore need to be tailored to some extent to parents» needs and it is likely that interventions of varying length and intensity will be required to improve population norms in parenting, including low level, low cost approaches suitable for the general population and high - intensity programmes for high - risk groups.

«Because general (non-real estate) investment returns have not been high enough to meet future return obligations, pension funds and other institutional funds have been reducing the headcount of managers as a cost - saving measure, as well as «shooting for larger returns» by looking at increased levels of investment in real estate.»

Those attributes don't bode well for a higher level next life if success is deemed enlightenment, but in this life business is business and those at the top are looked at as role models, no matter the cost to those below and society in general.

«The value of the «wireless mall» is that it cost - effectively extends the MerchantWired network to multiple retailers and allows retailers of all sizes to benefit from the same high levels of productivity and efficiency once reserved for the large - scale general merchandise stores,» says James Giuliano, III, president and CEO of MerchantWired.