Sentences with phrase «global competitors became»

As the federal government tightened fuel - economy and safety standards and global competitors became readily available, the argument for updating aging traditional body - on - frame, rear - drive vans quickly fell apart.

Not exact matches

And while it grew into a global fashion brand, its two founders divorced — and at one point, became competitors.

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.

Successful Repeatable Models ® — which rely on clear concepts, differentiation and feedback systems — are the quiet rocket fuel for regional companies that are becoming strong global competitors.

It seeks to become «the preferred global platform for skill - based eSports competitors.»

New competitors are becoming more numerous, more formidable, and more global — and some destroy more value for incumbents than they create for themselves.

And the fashion market quickly became crowded with global competitors from Europe and Asia, where Gap was significantly underpenetrated.

Since its inception, the company has become a fierce competitor in the marketplace with its family of innovative eReaders, global ebookstore, industry - leading social platform and a wide range of free eReading apps for smartphones, tablets, netbooks and desktop computers.

Greater, Fairer and Greener Technological Transfer Though China and India are growing rapidly in terms of manufacturing green technology, in particular wind turbine parts in the case of China, and companies from these nations are becoming truly global in scope and genuine international competitors, in many other developing nations this isn't the case.

Apple is facing an uphill struggle in its attempts to wean Chinese smartphone users off cheaper rival devices in a saturated mobile market, according to a new Bloomberg report.With Apple gearing up to sell its most ambitious but most expensive iPhone yet, local competitors like Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi are already poised to compete by launching their own less expensive feature - packed devices around Apple's September 12 «iPhone 8» launch date.Unofficial «iPhone 8» poster spotted in Chinese store (via Slashleaks) While it sticks to a global template that's served it well, local vendors have become adept at technology design while tailoring phones to local tastes, such as with dual SIM capability.

Samsung that has entered the global cryptocurrency mining sector can become the companies» first real competitor and challenge their dominant market share.

Becoming a global competitor doesn't have to mean opening offices around the world.