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The list of smartphones may eventually increase as manufacturers start evaluating their smartphones.

Since this percentage is likely to increase as manufacturers begin creating more user - friendly products, itâ $ ™ s time that companies start devoting the necessary time and resources to ensure their mobile offerings designed for tablets meet or exceed customer expectations.

Application possibilities will increase as manufacturers work to provide solutions to individual and industry demands.

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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.

Safety boot manufacturer Footwear Industries has been given the luxury of picking and choosing Australian distributors as demand for its Steel Blue brand increases.

As competition amid retailers intensifies in the U.S., they are putting increasing pressure on products manufacturers.

Measuring just 14 centimetres long, the Lady is one of an increasing number of «purse - friendly» guns on the market, as manufacturers compete to combine fashion and firearms in an attempt to appeal to women.

Says Piers Harding - Rolls, head of games at U.K. - based IHS Screen Digest, in an e-mail, «I expect to see increasing downloads over this generation and on to the next generation of devices as it is in the interest of console manufacturers to act as a retailer.»

«I contacted the manufacturer directly and explained how working with Baby Faire as a marketing vehicle could generate increasing sales in Stop & Shop.»

That's driving an increase in investment and employment in the sector as manufacturers start to address capacity constraints and meet the rising demand.

In theory, foreign manufacturers could benefit from the tariff reductions as follows — reducing the tariff on, say, baseball helmets increases the demand for those helmets.

As a result, clothing manufacturers have found themselves under increased scrutiny, and new rules have forced them to invest in greener machinery and technologies.

Wang, ranked the 39th richest mainlander by Forbes, defined BYD as more than just a manufacturer of batteries and cars, pushing hard his message that BYD will take advantage of the increasing demand for new - energy vehicles to expand scale.

More than twice as many manufacturers increased production capabilities (25 %) in Canada between 2007 and 2009 than reduced capabilities (11 %).»

And it means the pressure on manufacturers and retailers will increase as the fight to maintain customer loyalty and profitability, heats up.

We also have experienced, and may experience in the future, gross margin declines in certain businesses, reflecting the effect of items such as competitive pricing pressures, inventory write - downs and increases in component and manufacturing costs resulting from higher labor and material costs borne by our manufacturers and suppliers that, as a result of competitive pricing pressures or other factors, we are unable to pass on to our customers.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

As manufacturers begin to consider technological assets as core to their competitive advantage, they are turning to acquisitions to help accelerate development and increase efficiency thus generating lucrative returns for early - stage investorAs manufacturers begin to consider technological assets as core to their competitive advantage, they are turning to acquisitions to help accelerate development and increase efficiency thus generating lucrative returns for early - stage investoras core to their competitive advantage, they are turning to acquisitions to help accelerate development and increase efficiency thus generating lucrative returns for early - stage investors.

The data showed the quickest expansion since mid-2015, boosted by strong activity among manufacturers and real - estate developers, as well as increased credit growth.

Manufacturing sector surveys, such as the ACCI - Westpac, Colonial State Bank and Australian Chamber of Manufacturers» surveys, suggest there were sharp increases in input costs in the first half of this year, and point to further pressures in the September quarter.

Adding to that, the Philippines has become more appealing for large - scale investors such as car and electronics manufacturers which look to diversify away from Thailand due to the country's political instability and unstable outlook and from China due to increasing wages and general costs there.

We believe the emphasis on capability may bode well for industry revenue, as manufacturers have been forced to deliver efficiency gains, and defend or increase margins in the leaner years.

At the same time, food processors continue to raise the bar in terms of food safety in their processes, increasing the pressure on manufacturers such as Commodore Plastics to meet more stringent requirements.

«We continue to look for ways to efficiently use our own resources to support their R&D as well as helping manufacturers to launch value - added products, increase yields, improve product shelf life, clean up their labels and to improve logistics,» he says.

While most manufacturers add a dispersing agent such as lecithin to prevent this problem this increases production costs and raises the fat content of the final product.

«Volumes were driven as an increasing number of previously fully integrated food manufacturers began to outsource their chocolate needs to specialised partners,» the company said.

Seabrook Crisps, the north of England - based snacks manufacturer, is planning to build a new factory in the south of the country as part of its five year development plan to expand its geographical coverage and to increase sales to # 200m by 2022.

As part of its expansion strategy to increase turnover to $ 100m by 2012, CJSC Landrin, one of the largest chocolate confectionery manufacturers in Russia, is to invest in the region of Eur20m in upgrading and expanding its production capacity.

License agreements offer coffee and tea manufacturers opportunities to penetrate previously untapped markets, increase brand awareness as well as generate incremental revenue.

Eagle's on - demand webinars are designed to help manufacturers and all members of the supply chain to understand product safety and quality regulations, as well as show how implementing a product inspection system can improve production processes, increase efficiency and save money.

Swiss food processing equipment manufacturer Buhler has partnered with Microsoft to unveil new digital technologies for minimising toxic contamination and reducing food waste, as well as increasing end - product quality across the food value chain.

Currently, the cost of this is as high as 5 % of a manufacturer's turnover driven by factors such as increasing labour costs.

As awareness is increasing on a global scale, food processors are looking for manufacturers with a shared focus on natural, organic and clean ingredients.

As a manufacturer of natural, science - based and high quality ingredients for healthy nutrition and tasty solutions, Frutarom Health provides effective ingredients that match the increasing consumer demand for natural and safe alternatives to support health.

Alimentaria will also be increasing the number of specific micro-events, such as the Premium area, for haute cuisine and delicatessen firms; the «Gluten - Free Isle» with products appropriate for coeliacs and solutions for other food intolerances; the «Cocktail & Spirits» space in Intervin, in which companies of distilled beverages will promote high quality products and brands and will carry out demonstrations of cocktails and mixed drinks; «Pizza & Pasta Project» dedicated to these Italian specialities; and the «Sweet Business Area» for the confectionery industry and «Olive Oil Business Meetings» for oil manufacturers..

With 36 % of adults are now deemed overweight and 17 % defined as obese in Europe, it is no surprise that weight management ingredients are increasing in popularity with food and drink manufacturers alike.

In the developed economies in particular, where low growth rates driven by macroeconomic issues, as well as the threat of increase regulation and taxation on sugared drinks and alcoholic beverage, means beverage manufacturers rely on partners to provide the innovations to facilitate growth.

Download this white paper to learn how Kemin's offerings fit the needs of functional food and beverage manufacturers, as well as vitamin and daily supplement manufacturers who are seeing an increased demand for immune support products.

As Ciaran Murphy, Quality Control Business Manager considers in our vlog, this has put an increased focus on quality control, subsequently encouraging manufacturers to take a proactive approach to the role of foreign body detection within their facilities and giving rise to greater levels of quality assurance across the industry.

As demand for convenience increases, manufacturers must develop packaging solutions that provide both easy opening and restricted access as needeAs demand for convenience increases, manufacturers must develop packaging solutions that provide both easy opening and restricted access as needeas needed.

Soft drink manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adapt as rapid social and lifestyle changes drive consumer away from traditionally popular segments.

As the definition of healthy foods broadens, how can manufacturers ascertain exactly what «health» means to consumers and deliver increased healthy or health - perceived choices?

From a club that has the most match day revenue in EUROPE, commercial portfolio deals increasing every year, tv deal coming into play, and it seems we are looking for a new kit manufacturer to get per year the same as clubs like CFC or MANU.

However with the growing trend for rearward facing seats, the support of the EU wide «i - Size» regulation and manufacturers such as BRITAX helping to inform parents about extended rearward facing transport beyond Group 0 +, the demand in the market will increase and seats will become more readily available.

Such reasons are cited by the manufacturers of two leading brands of commercial infant formula, Enfamil and Similac, as why their products still have a place in a culture of increased breast - feeding.

I think the best the gov» t can do is increase funding for equipment & training in school kitchens and set VERY strict guidelines for manufacturers as to what ingredients can be used in school food.

A trade - off between performance and fuel economy may be inevitable in the long run, and as manufacturers change the performance of their vehicles to increase their fuel efficiency, consumer complaints about performance may not go away.

Both traditional and new U.S. industries will have to increase energy efficiency if the nation is to retain its global position as a leading manufacturer

Infrastructure limitations may prevent manufacturers at first from rolling out fuel cell cars on the same wide scale as electric vehicles, but they will be on the streets in increasing numbers by 2015.