Sentences with phrase «global planning as»

Rubin skillfully examines the role of the popularizer and shows us how the population explosion crowd is willing to interfere in the most intimate of human relations, he goes a bit too far when he depicts the Club of Rome's call for global planning as totalitarian.

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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.
Internal studies by a group of analysts within Shell known as the «scenarios» team had concluded that global demand for oil might peak in as little as a decade — essentially tomorrow in an industry that plans in quarter - century increments.
«It also includes plans for Saudi Arabia to become a global investment powerhouse and the crown prince's visit will help explore ways in which Saudi Arabia can build on its investment in the U.K. in sectors such as infrastructure,» the government added.
I first joined the company as the head of employee services, initially charged with running our global facilities, planning internal events like happy hours and offsites, driving our monthly all hands meeting and owning our annual company conference MeetUp.
Saudi Arabia wants to turn hundreds of kilometers of its Red Sea coastline into a global tourism destination governed by laws «on par with international standards» as part of its plan to transform the economy and reduce its reliance on oil.
Subiaco - based telecommunications firm ZipTel has signed cricket legend Brett Lee as its global brand ambassador as it plans to roll out its flagship mobile application.
The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approval of global miner Cliffs Natural Resources» plans to extend its Koolyanobbing iron ore operations, as Mineral Resources continues to seek approval for its own expansion plans in the same region.
Since my last Sino - Saturday edition, much has happened on the trade front: Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of as much as $ 60 billion on imports from China; China fired back with tariffs of $ 3 billion against imports from the US, a promise to challenge US penalties at the World Trade Organization and some tough language threatening more painful countermeasures to come; global markets took a nosedive.
While those questions linger, out - of - town guests were filing into the region for the American Gaming Association's Global Gaming Expo, which also will run as planned Tuesday.
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.
Meantime, as the IMF continues its call for an overhaul of the global monetary system, Strauss - Kahn remains defiantly ambiguous about his plans for the future.
I've already mentioned some of the things that you need to plan for, such as global expansion and what systems you need to integrate with, but you should also think about whether you will be supporting multiple brands and products over time and whether your customer support solution can scale as you grow.
As a Partner and Regional Business Tax Services Leader at EY, Belinda Pestana works with leadership on strategy for tax advisory and planning, and is the Global Tax Account Leader on one of the firm's largest clients, managing $ 50 million plus of tax revenue.
«As a company that provides software - as - a-service to global customers who expect 24/7 service, regardless of the weather, we have a well - documented business continuity plan that protects our customers as well as our employees,» Tina Lux - Boim, president and CEO of Boca Raton, Fla. - based Managed Maintenance, Inc., said via emaiAs a company that provides software - as - a-service to global customers who expect 24/7 service, regardless of the weather, we have a well - documented business continuity plan that protects our customers as well as our employees,» Tina Lux - Boim, president and CEO of Boca Raton, Fla. - based Managed Maintenance, Inc., said via emaias - a-service to global customers who expect 24/7 service, regardless of the weather, we have a well - documented business continuity plan that protects our customers as well as our employees,» Tina Lux - Boim, president and CEO of Boca Raton, Fla. - based Managed Maintenance, Inc., said via emaias well as our employees,» Tina Lux - Boim, president and CEO of Boca Raton, Fla. - based Managed Maintenance, Inc., said via emaias our employees,» Tina Lux - Boim, president and CEO of Boca Raton, Fla. - based Managed Maintenance, Inc., said via email.
The United States and China have threatened each other with tens of billions of dollars in tariffs in recent weeks, fanning worries of a full - blown trade war that could hurt global supply chains as well as business investment plans.
Neither of the rival plans offered by Boehner in the House and Reid in the Senate seemed to have the necessary votes in Congress amid a bitter stalemate that could have far - reaching repercussions for the fragile U.S. economy as well as global markets.
Wiseman cautioned that the CPPIB — despite its large size in Canadian terms — competes against much bigger investors in the global market such as private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and other public pension plans that are also on the hunt for similar types of investments.
The planned tariffs have roiled world stock markets as investors worried about the prospect of an escalating trade war that would derail global economic growth.
Long active in many charities, he says he plans to leverage the access the ad campaign has given him to help causes such as the Global Teaching Project and helping his local sheriff's department raise money for a drug - sniffing dog.
The global demonstration, planned in the wake of the Women's March on Washington, is aimed at countering the «mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue» — see climate change, vaccines, and GMOs — and the dubious policy that has arisen as a result.
The company recently announced a plan to cut about 40 per cent of its global workforce, or 4,500 jobs, as a way to save money.
And although Parker wouldn't speak specifically to Kik's future plans, he says Spark hopes all its firms end up as «independent, publicly traded companies that are sustainable, profitable, have a global audience and reach, and are employing thousands of people around the world.»
According to Lou Shachter and Rich Cheatham of BTS, a global professional services firm who has worked with companies like AT&T and Chevron, collaboration means «leveraging internal resources on behalf of the customers» as a means of execution and «ensuring successful achievement of each element of the account plan
The company had already announced 300 people were being laid off at its head office in Waterloo this week as part of a broader plan that will reduce its global workforce by about 40 per cent.
The move, first reported by Reuters, comes at a time when the two countries have threatened each other with tens of billions of dollars in tariffs in recent weeks, fanning worries of a full blown trade war that threatens global supply chains as well as business investment plans.
All with a stake in the global economy must hope that now, as has happened often in the past, a US president faced with the responsibility of governing preserves the valid core of campaign economic plans while making major adjustments.
As former VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Matt reported directly to the CEO for Maxion Wheels, a $ 2.4 B global automotive equipment supplier and world's largest wheel company.
In November 2017, «Globes» revealed that Alibaba had acquired Visualead for several tens of millions of dollars as part of its global plan to set up development centers around the world.
As newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer GlobaAs newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Globaas artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Globaas part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Global.
For purposes of our 2015 incentive plans, «global eCommerce gross merchandise value» or «global eCommerce GMV» is defined as the total sales value of merchandise sold or transacted where the transaction originates online, excluding the sale of gift cards.
«As an independent company with renewed investment, we are in a position to actively pursue plans that help further our mission and fuel our ambitious goals in the U.S. and in our global markets,» Beauchamp said in a statement to Recode.
For purposes of our fiscal 2015 incentive plans, «global eCommerce operating income» is defined as the allocated portion of the operating income or loss from our operating segments attributable to walmart.
Mr. Knopf joined Kraft Heinz in July 2015 in connection with the merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz Company, initially serving as Vice President of Finance, Head of Global Budget & Business Planning, Zero - Based Budgeting, and Financial & Strategic Planning.
As to the GDF, the same Plan Description advised Sulyma that the asset mix of the GDF included «domestic and international equity, global bond and short - term investments, hedge funds, private equity, and real assets (e.g. commodities, real estate & natural resource - focused private equity).»
In addition, RxAdvance is willing to share global pharmacy risk, avoidable drug - impacted medical risk, and bundled episode specialty pharmacy risk, standing shoulder - to - shoulder with plan sponsors as a true accountable partner.
As Canada is doing with its Economic Action Plan, we encourage G - 20 countries to follow through on their commitments to create jobs and a strong, sustainable and balanced global economy.»
As the global real estate director, you need to create a bulletproof plan that quickly provides the business sectors the tangible asset they need to produce revenue — and you answer to the Board of Directors.
Implementing a global turnaround plan may also be difficult as McDonald's also gives up control of thousands of company - operated stores.
2014.01.21 RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Canadian pensions end on a strong note in 2013 Canadian pension plans posted solid gains in 2013 as global equity markets continued to surge during the fourth quarter,...
Canada's Global Markets Action Plan identifies about 20 countries as target markets, including China and India (these two markets are Canada's second - and 14th - largest trading exchange, respectively excluding services and direct investments), and specifically targets the expansion of SME sales to emerging markets.
Months after the language of a global climate treaty known as the Kyoto Protocol was finalized in 1997, an internal memo obtained by The New York Times laid out API's plans to infuse doubt about climate change into K - 12 materials.
Over the next several weeks, at least six top male executives left or said they were planning to leave the company, including Trevor Edwards, president of the Nike brand, who was widely viewed as a leading candidate to succeed Mr. Parker, and Jayme Martin, Mr. Edwards's lieutenant, who oversaw much of Nike's global business.
Airbnb, which operates in more than 65,000 cities, has enjoyed tremendous growth as it pushes ahead with its plans of global expansion.
As noted by Bloomberg, the Winklevoss» twins plans are not only significant for the Gemini Exchange but for its Bitcoin futures partner Cboe Global Markets Inc..
The major global stock indices are down significantly today, as the apparent «under - the - hood» weakness that we have been monitoring previously finally turned into broad price weakness, on the monetary tightening plans of the ECB and the FED.
European businesses are planning to expand their investment and operations in ASEAN as the region grows in global importance and ASEAN profits increas...
Leading S&P Dow Jones Indices» international media efforts, David oversees all major index - related press events and initiatives, serving as a global strategic communications counselor for S&P Dow Jones Indices in the areas of crisis communications, response planning and brand / reputation management.
Verily announced that it will partner with Temasek, a Singapore - based investment company, as it advances plans to commercialize healthcare solutions for global markets with its development partners.
We believe it was our friend Claudio Grass of Global Gold in Switzerland who first mentioned that the eurocracy may possibly have plans to use the Greek crisis as an opportunity to expand the ongoing war on cash.
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