Fluctuating prices of coffee beans have negatively
impacted manufacturing costs of RTD coffee.
In addition, the complex technology used to produce the stickers
impacts the manufacturing costs.
Not exact matches
You're not supporting the
manufacturing (and subsequent carbon footprint) of a brand new product or the location and transportation
costs (both financial and environment -
impacting) to get it to your front door.
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.
Although
manufacturing overcapacity is certainly a problem, much of it is in areas in which global demand has simply collapsed, and isn't coming back, and so a cheaper currency would have little
impact beyond temporarily reducing excess inventory, which is not enough of a benefit to justify the many
costs of a weaker currency.
If we are unable to reduce and / or maintain a sufficiently low level of
costs for designing,
manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing and servicing our electric vehicles relative to their selling prices, our operating results, gross margins, business and prospects could be materially and adversely
impacted.
Barnett contends that the criticisms of a strong patent - rights system overlook recent empirical evidence and have overestimated the
impact and scope of problems including «patent trolls» (firms that own patents but do not
manufacture products), «royalty stacks» (the total demands of multiple intellectual property holders for remuneration leave too little revenue left for the manufacturer), and «patent thickets» (complex and conflicting legal claims that increase transaction
costs for manufacturers).
Much of the debate over the past years about the benefits and the
costs global specialization, primarily the rapid advance of China as a major
manufacturing center has been less about the financial
costs — the $ 12 trillion dollars of additional liquidity that the US consumers offered to the world (the cumulative US trade deficit from 1990 through 2015 compared to the over $ 3 trillion dollars in trade surplus run - up by China over this same period — and more in terms of the jobs lost and the
impact of foreign products on American wages in
manufacturing.
«We now have two sites in Wales with a number of local suppliers, which has had a positive
impact on our overall supply - chain running
costs, and a thriving and leading dairy
manufacturing operation adding value to Welsh milk.»
It's a renewable resource with minimal environmental
impact (ie no packaging or energy
costs to
manufacture)
I have read different opinions on the environmental
impacts of diapers, but visiting The Real Diaper Association website and reading about the environmental
costs of
manufacturing and disposing of single - use diapers truly solidified this decision for me.
«The EPSERP will have a major positive
impact on the private sector through the substantial reduction in the
cost of doing business for all economic sectors, particularly in the formal and informal
manufacturing and service activities which are seriously constrained by the power supply gaps.
«Initiating new approaches to product design and
manufacturing processes can affect a product's
cost, desirability to consumers and the
impact of the product on our environment,» said Raz.
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component
costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on
manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or
cost of products
manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential
impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
Amazon's last 2 excellent earnings quarters have, for the most part, excluded the
impact of Kindles sold, while still including the
cost of
manufacturing them.
If the hardware
manufactures could spend time working on driving down the
cost of the current models while adding reasonable new features like more formatting options, they would likely be able to make more of an
impact with the general public.
Below, we analyze all the hidden
costs that come with owning a
manufactured home and the ultimate
impact it has on low - income families.
Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the
impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care
cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Merck's ability to accurately predict future market conditions;
manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of Merck's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and / or regulatory actions.
Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the
impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care
cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company's ability to accurately predict future market conditions;
manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and / or regulatory actions.
The consolidation of dog food manufacturers, changes in how ingredients are sourced, and the
impact rising
manufacturing costs have on quality standards and distributors» fuel
costs all affect retailers.
Renewable technology increases the price of energy, and the technology also effects the price of food,
manufactured items, and other commodities because
manufactures will pass the higher
cost of energy to consumers; therefore, the
impact could be quite severe for a majority of society.
In addition to the demand generated by energy - intensive sectors and the indirect and induced
impacts on
manufacturing, lower gas prices, from higher gas supply, that help to lower energy
costs also increases employment and productivity, which results in a corresponding increase in personal income.
The seems a profound
impact on both
cost of living and
manufacturing productivity — even before consideration of carbon leakage to lower
cost nations.
The decision... would have a profound
impact on transportation,
manufacturing costs and how utilities generate power.
She has helped minimise the
impact of an ongoing third - party labour dispute at its local
manufacturing plant, as well as being instrumental in negotiating reimbursement for
costs incurred defending the dispute.
«Operations Director & Manager —
Cost control & efficiency improvement
impacting $ 120M
manufacturing operation.»
Expertise in implementing lean
manufacturing methodologies to turn around under - productive work processes, reduce
costs, and drive sustainable «high
impact» change.
Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured
cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect
impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts
manufacturing»
cost by 50 % • Maintained the
cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's
cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs
There are also additional considerations for properties where marijuana is being grown, such as potential
impacts on neighbors, tenants and properties, including smoke and odors, mold from the high humidity levels needed for growing, expensive utility
costs for lights and water, and even the possibility of explosions during
manufacturing of related products.
Furniture and wood products have been seriously
impacted by the high Canadian dollar and low -
cost international competitors, but
manufacturing related to transportation, metals and high - tech have been strong.