Sentences with phrase «in critical industries»

For the purposes of this article, I borrow from the American National Security Directive: cyberspace is defined as an «interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries.»

Many UK business leaders talk of a skills crisis, where a shortage of talent in critical industries — advanced manufacturing, creative and digital — is already impacting on our global competitiveness.

Outside of the camps, there are an estimated 2.4 million documented and undocumented Burmese migrant workers, making up 80 percent of the migrant worker population and five percent of Thailand's total labour force in critical industries like shrimp factories (IOM 2011).

With monitoring efforts even more stringent than federal requirements, our goal remains to have «best - in - class» regulation in this critical industry.»

Not exact matches

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.

As a business owner, it's critical to take advantage of any opportunity to get ahead in the industry.

It's critical for companies in old - school industries to ditch the «we've always done things this way» mindset and begin listening to what consumers want — nay, expect — and that's a personalized dig...

But Trump's upset victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton in the Nov. 8 presidential election has cast doubt on the future of a federal tax break for renewable energy seen critical to the industry's continued growth.

Life - long learning is critical to success in business, and particularly to those who have bought into an industry founded on innovation.

«There is an important shift in the industry that is driven by mobile technology at the point - of - sale, integrated with a finance marketplace that is finding innovative ways to help small business get funding for mission - critical equipment, said CEMC founder and currency CEO, Charles Anderson.

Gahn has more than 20 years leading business development initiatives in South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa in industries including maritime, aviation, mass transit, critical infrastructure security and defense.

Now, in this completely updated Second Edition, Bogle returns to take another critical look at the mutual fund industry and help investors navigate their way through the staggering array of investment alternatives that are available to them.

ICIT will present its findings and identify possible solutions for protecting critical infrastructure — along with a panel of industry experts and government officials — on June 29 in Washington.

As Boris Wertz, founder of Version One Ventures in Vancouver (and a German immigrant), explains, creative industries «thrive on critical mass — on developing ideas together.

Good sleep is critical to entrepreneurial success, with the mattress industry alone growing to $ 14 billion in the last few years.

«While deliberating the spectrum of potential responses, we believe it is critical to consider the role that the U.S. energy industry and refining sector play in our economic and national security interest.

«One of the biggest opportunities is our service and fast response, which is critical in our industry,» says Chamandy.

«Tracking the physical location of people and assets has some critical real life applications in many industries where accurate and timely location of moving objects is crucial for achieving the best results,» explains Thomas Walle, the co-founder and CEO of Unacast, the company behind the directory.

Large businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and travel industries see mobile applications as critical drivers of better customer service and efficiency.

Indeed, the «green rush,» as many entrepreneurs involved in the rush have taken to calling it, is a critical part of the construction of a legitimate marijuana industry.

Fast corrections would be especially critical were blockchain to be used in the securities industry, where trades are conducted at high speed, but where errors, such as assigning a trade to the wrong counterparty could have serious financial consequences.

Not surprisingly, hundreds of CEOs at some of the largest companies in the world report that technology, regardless of industry, is a critical differentiator.

Statistics and industry research will be critical in this section.

Lateral, high - speed learning is a critical skill for digital startups right now, especially as technology keeps quickly leaping from applications in one industry to the next and across markets.

The consumer in - store retail experience is undergoing a critical evolution, and it has clearly upended the retail industry: In the first four months of 2017 alone, there have been 14 retail bankruptcies — almost as many as in all of 201in - store retail experience is undergoing a critical evolution, and it has clearly upended the retail industry: In the first four months of 2017 alone, there have been 14 retail bankruptcies — almost as many as in all of 201In the first four months of 2017 alone, there have been 14 retail bankruptcies — almost as many as in all of 201in all of 2016.

In an interview with Fortune, Jay, who is essentially the company's marketing guru, was candid and occasionally critical about Uniqlo's performance, positioning and plans for world domination in the fast - fashion clothing and apparel industrIn an interview with Fortune, Jay, who is essentially the company's marketing guru, was candid and occasionally critical about Uniqlo's performance, positioning and plans for world domination in the fast - fashion clothing and apparel industrin the fast - fashion clothing and apparel industry.

Healthcare has historically lagged behind other industries in terms of innovation, but recent legislation has propelled the industry to adopt critical new technologies.

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«R&D is the lifeblood of our industry, and it is critical that we commit to investing in that as Actavis Allergan.

We equip business leaders — across all major functions, in every industry and enterprise size — with the insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission - critical priorities and build the successful organizations of tomorrow.

Based on comScore's opt - in research panel of approximately 40,000 Canadian Internet users, the detailed quarterly reports include web site visitation, online marketing metrics, transaction benchmarks and mobile banking data that yield critical insights into emerging trends and consumer behavior in the Canadian online banking industry.

If this happens in NV Energy's territory, it will be a critical blow to Nevada's solar industry.

Achieving those mission - critical seconds has never had more options, with the QSR industry in the midst of enjoying a boom in new technologies that promise to reduce wait times while boosting food quality and customer service.

And yet, among them were countless members of America's energy industry who also worked alongside first responders and law enforcement officials to evacuate those in danger, limit the damage to affected communities, and begin the process of restoring critical energy sources.

There's a critical mass of people working for Uber in the city and a strong regulatory authority, the Taxi and Limousine Commission, upon which the guild can exert influence to affect change in the industry.

Exclusively for Vision Critical customers in any industry, the Visionary Awards celebrate the best examples of customer - centric decision - making.

Like Walmart, Amazon is missing several critical pieces of the puzzle to deepen its participation in the healthcare industry — a risk manager like Caremark or Aetna, and healthcare delivery services such as walk - in clinics.

But as Vox's Alexia Fernández Campbell writes, almost every US industry hates the idea (except, of course, steel and aluminum) because these metals are critical to so many products manufactured in the US.

The shadow banking industry plays a critical role in meeting rising credit demand in the United States, and although it's been argued that shadow banking's disintermediation can increase economic efficiency, its operation outside of traditional banking regulations raises concerns over the systemic risk it may pose to the financial system.

Major projects in the oil and gas industry are critical for northern communities that rely on the industry, Fraser said.

«Industry consortia will be critical to unlocking mass - scale value and keeping blockchain relevant in 2017,» he said.

As the Director of Business Operations and Customer Relations, she was responsible for growing a stealth company into an industry - defining brand, driving new global business opportunities with strategic partnerships, and playing a critical role in securing Skybox's venture capital financing from leading investors and eventual acquisition by Google in 2014 for $ 500M.

«The Commerce Department was correct in concluding that surging imports impair our national security by limiting the ability of our domestic steel industry to supply national defense and critical infrastructure needs, and the president is taking the appropriate response to this threat,» Wilcox said.

Still, on that note, Spear contended that the trucking industry has an advantage in that it is a critical driver of the American economy.

The PBM industry, which manages over $ 370B in prescription drug - spending, provides limited and fragmented services, forcing plan sponsors to outsource critical functions to multiple vendors.

«We recognize the critical role that the press and the news industry play in our democracy, and we see ourselves as partners,» Google spokesman Aaron Brindle said.

This week is proving to be a critical turning point for the financial services industry, which is described in the terms of reference for the Hayne royal commission as systemically strong with the world's best prudential regulation and oversight.

Diversity and inclusiveness are essential in every industry, and they are critical in tech.

«When they get evidence of shifts occurring in such a critical industry, they need to respond immediately,» Soglin said.

«In an industry where time - to - market is critical, the expedited process for FinTech patents will enable businesses to commercialize their products and services more quickly.