Experiential rewards are particularly important today, in a world where consumers
increasingly value experiences over things.
Not exact matches
«Today's consumers
increasingly demand more choice, convenience and
value in their dining - out
experience,» McDonald's CEO Don Thompson said in a statement.
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.
Increasingly, digital retailers are finding
value in weaving story elements around their products as a way of compensating for the lack of the sensory
experience one finds in brick - and - mortar stores.
As his mind turned
increasingly to philosophy, the physicist in him sought to understand the whole of reality and not only man, whilst the aesthete in him interpreted all reality by extrapolation from human
experience, thus finding aesthetic
value in all actuality.
On stand, GPI will present a range of novel solutions that tap into consumer and market trends for artisan, authentic and sustainable packaging; key themes from 2016, that according to Mintel's Global Trend Report 2017, will continue to evolve and are
increasingly essential to adding
value to the consumer
experience.
I feel the danger in this is that it puts graduates into a rut within a job market where practical
experience increasingly seems to be
valued above academic qualifications.
Instead of extending basic skills instruction out to 7 - 9 hours per day, schools will
increasingly try to thread - the - needle between core academic skills and amazing educational
experiences that families and students
value.
«PikPok already has a reputation for delivering fun quality games, but it is important for us to continue to push forward and raise the bar» said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of PikPok, «PikPokPlus enables us to deliver consistently higher quality consumer
experiences in an
increasingly challenging marketplace, and additionally to provide more
value as a third party publisher.»
Democratising the rule of law is one of the most urgent challenges of our times, as the legitimacy of legal institutions for protecting the rule of law is
increasingly challenged... Jack's expertise in articulating and promoting constitutional
values in the political process, his practical
experience of how parliaments work in practice, and his proven commitment to promoting a democratic vision of the rule of law, make him perfectly placed to lead the Bingham Centre's programme of work in this area.»
As e-discovery technology and processes evolve and grow more complex, counsel
increasingly recognizes the
value of
experienced service provider partners.
Particularly since China's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, Chinese in - house lawyers with
experience working at multinational companies have become
increasingly valued by both foreign companies entering the Chinese market and Chinese enterprises seeking to increase outbound investment.
The real
value of the legal advisor will become,
increasingly, judgment and
experience.
It's
increasingly recognised that communication is a central part of every organisation's strategy, which has led to advertising
experience being greatly
valued.
In fact, they are critical marketing documents which must survive
increasingly sophisticated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and, if successful, capture the attention of prospective employers by clearly presenting your
value, qualifications, and
experience in a compelling way.
It has been argued that cross cultural similarities are a product of globalisation, for example, Park and Kim (2006) stated that East Asian people
experience pressure to acquire more individualistic cultural
values because of an
increasingly Western - oriented culture.