Sentences with phrase «increases due a lack»

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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.

-- As the size of big business is allowed to grow, due to lack of anti-trust enforcement, their ability to counter wage increases with arbitrary price increases, fueling an inflation spiral, grows unchecked.

«Discretionary dollars for holiday spending are limited for the large pool of lower - and moderate - income consumers due to lack of wage gains this year coupled with the increased payroll tax.»

- + * A new Federal Reserve white paper reveals that the agency has taken an increased interest in decentralized digital currencies and has begun to recognize their beneficial characteristics, but stops short of full advocacy due to the technology's lack of maturity.

Again Hartshorne, having conceded that, relatively speaking, molecules are mindless, denies that they (or their constituents) are totally lacking in experience and continues: «the panpsychist... further will not admit that the lower degrees of awareness are due to the dilution of mind by its mixture with increasing doses of another something, matter» (BH 170).

He quotes a study that shows that phytic acid in grains, nuts, seeds and legumes causes dental decay — due to a lack of absorption of minerals, and that avoiding phytic acid and increasing vitamin D promoted a reversal in tooth decay.

Arla Foods has announced that it will be closing its Brabrand Dairy in Aarhus, Denmark due to an increasing demand for yogurt products from European consumers and a lack of expansion options.

«This product was developed due to lack of a business location visibility and has proven to be a valuable tool for a retail business owner in increasing and continuously reaching their customer base promoting their brand through credible word - of - mouth marketing.»

This may increase the challenge of returning to the top four, and with the club's main sponsorship deals due for renewal by 2019 lack of Champions League football could prove a real drawback in negotiations.

It was not for a lack of interest at the kids and high school levels, which has seen a significant increase over the last several decades, but due to the implementation of Title IX (more specifically proportionality) and other factors that I rather not go into detail in this article.

This would remove the option of fielding Sánchez as a No. 10, but could see the Chilean even more effective in a wide role due to the increased space opened up by the lack of a central attacking midfielder behind the striker, allowing him to roam inside at will.

Roma cut his loan spell at Frosinone short due to a lack of playing time, however his playing time didn't increase much when he moved to Pescara for the second half of the year.

It seems logical that cravings might be due to something lacking in the diet, or an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals.

Due to his lack of military expertise, Akhundzada may increase violence to consolidate his position, and as means of demonstrating his military capabilities.

Citi News earlier reported that, students were sitting on cement blocks due to the lack of furniture, following the increase in the number of students under the...

Citi News earlier reported that, students were sitting on cement blocks due to the lack of furniture, following the increase in the number of students under the government's Free Senior High School programme.

Skelos defended the lack of wage hike in this budget, noting it is due to automatically increase at the end of this year to $ 9 based on a 2013 law.

«In addition, due to the current lack of research on this subject, we don't know the biological threshold beyond which problems may develop, and we also don't yet understand the possible mechanisms for increased risks.»

«Lacking this enzyme due to SAMHD1 gene mutations can activate the human immune system and increase inflammation, and now we better understand the fundamental biological process behind that,» Wu said.

Soldiers who served in the glaring desert sunlight of Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with an increased risk of skin cancer, due not only to the desert climate, but also a lack of sun protection, Vanderbilt dermatologist Jennifer Powers, M.D., reports in a study published recently in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

CT lung cancer screening is deemed an Essential Health Benefit, covered by many private health insurers, while Medicare beneficiaries have lesser access to these exams and increased risk of lung cancer death due to lack of coverage.

Given the incidence of lung cancer and the associated costs An inexpensive and relatively easy cancer therapy to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, like physical activity, could be beneficial, especially for therapy, but clinicians underutilize exercise as a therapy, in part due to the lack of evidence - based consensus as to how and when to implement increasing physical activity.

The LED lamp holds great promise for increasing the quality of life for over 1.5 billion people around the world who lack access to electricity grids: due to low power requirements it can be powered by cheap local solar power.

Around 1.2 billion people live in areas of physical scarcity, and 500 million people are approaching this situation mainly due to lack of precipitation combined with high variability and frequent drought events, lack of infrastructure, increased pollution and unsustainable water management.

The causes are complex, but the rise is due in part to increases in the number of people who are overweight, including an increase in obesity, and in a widespread lack of physical activity.

However, Mainou noted that «the certainty in this lack of association is low, mainly due to increased heterogeneity and high overall risk of bias» in the results.

If symptoms began only recently, they're more likely due to increased stress or a lack of sleep.

It's usually due to increased apprehension and a lack of overall coordination and balance in this unilateral setup.

This type of inflammation is brought about due to the lack of estrogen stimulation on the vaginal tissue which can lead to the formation of adhesions, painful intercourse and an increased susceptibility to infections (including a yeast infection), itching, burning, stinging and a watery discharge.

In the same Finnish cohort that found doses of vitamin D in excess of 2,000 IU per day during infancy to powerfully protect against type 1 diabetes (see sidebar «Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes below), regular supplementation with vitamin D was associated with a 33 percent increased risk of atopy and allergic rhinitis compared to irregular or no supplementation; among those who supplemented regularly, the data suggested that supplementation with 2000 IU or more per day may increase the risk of asthma by as much as four times compared to regular supplementation with lower doses, although the study lacked the statistical power to determine whether or not this apparent effect was due to chance.34

These consist of forward head posture, largely due to popular use of computers, sitting at a computer or desk for extended periods, using chairs and desks that are not appropriate for the body type, a non-supportive mattress sustaining poor posture throughout sleep, deconditioning from lack of reasonable activity or exercise, increased emphasis on learning activities considered to be excessive as well as school bags that are too heavy.

Unfortunately, it's also a time of increased cold and flu symptoms, dry and painful skin conditions, and altered moods due to shorter days and a lack of sun.

Histidinemia is a rare inherited disorder with increased levels of histidine in the blood and urine due to lack of the enzyme that breaks down histidine.

Remember, the longer the intervals, the less time a person may need to recover (due to the obvious lack of exercise intensity), whereas shorter more intense interval sets may require much longer to recover to do the increased energy output.

Global prevalence is slated to escalate due to increasing age, baby boomers and lack of appropriate prevention measures.

Increased conversion to estrogen may be due to age, weight gain, poor diet, lack of exercise, high stress, and hypothyroidism, and increased SHBG may occur from increased estrogen exposure (e.g., weight gain, birth control, plastics / environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals), cigarette smoking, hyperthyroid (increased production) stress, and poor liver health (e.g. elevated liver Increased conversion to estrogen may be due to age, weight gain, poor diet, lack of exercise, high stress, and hypothyroidism, and increased SHBG may occur from increased estrogen exposure (e.g., weight gain, birth control, plastics / environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals), cigarette smoking, hyperthyroid (increased production) stress, and poor liver health (e.g. elevated liver increased SHBG may occur from increased estrogen exposure (e.g., weight gain, birth control, plastics / environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals), cigarette smoking, hyperthyroid (increased production) stress, and poor liver health (e.g. elevated liver increased estrogen exposure (e.g., weight gain, birth control, plastics / environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals), cigarette smoking, hyperthyroid (increased production) stress, and poor liver health (e.g. elevated liver increased production) stress, and poor liver health (e.g. elevated liver enzymes).

Similarly, unsupported oxygen metabolism due to lack of antioxidant nutrients has been shown to result in oxidative stress, excessive formation of free radicals, and a metabolic environment that increases risk of cancer development.

In Ayurvedic terms, we would say that an increase in Vata (due to a lack of rest) causes the body to crave Kapha foods in order to reestablish balance.

Due to the lack of time to teach social studies and science, there has been an increased focus on this in elementary classrooms.

At the same time, though, courts have refused to apply the defense of assumption of risk when educators failed to provide adequate supervision such as where a competitor in a track and field meet was struck by an errant discus while standing in a safe zone; a student was injured during an indoor (American) football practice when he slipped on a wet gym floor where coaches failed to provide proper supervision or after another player was injured due to the lack of supervision at a practice; coaches did not warn a student sufficiently about the dangers of diving into a pool; coaches conducted a track practice in a high school hallway that unreasonably increased a student's risk of injury; and a coach lacked enough experience to provide adequate supervision to avoid injury to a cheerleader.

The amount of time children spend outside is dramatically decreasing, in fact - three quarters of UK children are spending less time outdoors than prison inmates due to lack of green spaces and the influence of technology, indicating we desperately need to reconnect our children with nature to increase their appreciation for their surroundings.

Murray Hudson, managing director at school storage space supplier, Gratnells, and Chair of BESA's furniture special interest group, is also an increasing demand due to a lack of classroom space.

According to Ingersoll's data, which tracked teacher turnover over a recent 20 - year span, the annual rate of minority teacher turnover increased by 28 percent, with many teachers leaving due to a reported lack of influence within their classrooms and schools.

[2][7] However, while the dry - clutch variants may be limited in torque compared to their wet - clutch counterparts, the dry - clutch versions offer an increase in fuel efficiency, [2] due to the lack of pumping losses of the transmission fluid in the clutch housing.

On slipperier surfaces, the lack of feedback through the variable electric steering rack means you are never quite sure if the front - end is going to bite, and there appears to be less traction on offer than the standard car, likely due to that big increase in front end stiffness; it will even spin up an inside front wheel on wet tarmac, which is quite a feat given the lack of accelerative force.

Intel has historically struggled with mobile platform development due to its lack of experience in the sector, with its goal of using Atom chips in its mobile platforms being hampered by manufacturer preference for more power - efficient ARM chipsets and the increased power and size requirements for Atom leaving the chips relegated to netbooks / desktops.

Because of increased use meaning more cost to Amazon, I imagine, it's not advertised particularly, which is one reason columnists don't mention it — the other due to lack of interest in looking at features when writing columns, especially if it's not the iPad.

As earlier mentioned, an increasing number of readers are turning to audiobooks instead of their printed counterparts due to a lack of available leisure time.

The increased size is due in part to the lack of a flush screen, but more because Kobo is once again tinkering with the notion of proper e-reader screen size.

Due to most students» lack of credit history, it helps to apply with a cosigner, typically a parent, to increase the likelihood of approval.