Today's consumers are challenging the foodservice
industry by demanding a return to authentic ingredients while still offering innovative menus.
«Consumers will ultimately drive
the industry by demanding higher quality and consistent products that have a larger appeal to those who are craft curious,» Engbers continues.
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.
New research
by the Conference Board of Canada identifies several manufacturing
industries that can expect growing U.S.
demand and that are competitive in U.S. markets, but that do not yet have sufficient people and physical capacity to ramp up production.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing
industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the
demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined
by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
Unlike the cab
industry where Uber & Ola had to create
demand by leveraging on discounts so that the customer is accustomed to this new lifestyle; maintenance
industry on the other hand already has a pre-existing influx of
demand.
But this
by no way means the end of on -
demand startups in India as it still remains one of the largest disorganized
industry which holds a market opportunity ranging from $ 100 Bn - $ 400 Bn as quoted
by an article.
Internal studies
by a group of analysts within Shell known as the «scenarios» team had concluded that global
demand for oil might peak in as little as a decade — essentially tomorrow in an
industry that plans in quarter - century increments.
The forest
industry has been hobbled
by slowing Chinese
demand.
Demand by the consumer electronics
industry for low cost lithium - ion batteries has made mass production in Asia more economical.
TORONTO — A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the global potash
industry, but
demand from developing countries is expected to grow in line with historical trends, a report
by TD Bank says.
Research indicates that same - day delivery market in the United States will be a nearly $ 1 billion
industry by 2019, so on -
demand will soon become the norm.
In a recent report analyzing the impact of digital media on paper
demand, publishing
industry consultancy MediaIdeas forecasts that most grades of paper will decline
by 50 % this decade.
In
demanding, competitive
industries like tech and finance, professionals work in excess of 60 hours a week as a rule, and are available constantly
by smartphone.
Since 2011, the rail
industry has voluntarily adopted tougher safety standards for all new cars, but with literally only a handful of tank car - makers in North America and a huge boom in oil -
by - rail shipments,
demand far outstrips supply.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the
industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market
demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace
industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred
by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and
industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered
by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
That uncertainty is compounded
by the obstacles hindering the insurance
industry from fully meeting pent up
demand for cyber insurance.
On Monday, investors became concerned about tepid
demand for the upcoming smartphone following a seemingly negative report
by Digitimes, a news site focused on the Asian tech
industry.
The insurance
industry is also evolving to meet the
demands caused
by the increase in cyberthreats.
Clearly China has bought into the nascent
industry theory: that
by generating
demand for a sunrise
industry, a country or region can come to dominate it, more than justifying the cost to ratepayers and taxpayers.
Nadella sought to quell concerns
by saying the company's goal was to create
demand in new types of products and boost the entire
industry.
The retail health
industry is surging to accommodate the growing
demand, with the number of clinics expected to grow 12 percent next year from around 2,150 clinics this year to about 2,400
by the end of 2016.
The symbolism of turning Michigan into a right - to - work state is strong because it is the home of the U.S. auto
industry and the place where autoworkers first began to
demand better wages and working conditions in the assembly line automotive plants built
by industrial barons such as Henry Ford in the 1920s.
A quiet decision
by private equity firm Blackstone Group LP to recently sell three TV stations may foreshadow uncertain returns for some selling TV airwaves and lower wireless
demand in the U.S. government's upcoming spectrum auction,
industry watchers say.
Slumping
demand for diet sodas sold
by PepsiCo and Coca Cola propelled a decline for the broader
industry, as overall sales of carbonated soft drinks dropped for the 11th consecutive year in the U.S.
The food and beverage
industry has faced huge challenges in the U.S., where food trends are being driven
by Millennial consumers who experts say
demand more flavorful items but are also less loyal to brands than prior generations.
He said he's seen a bit of an uptick in Kraft Group's global business, and believes a price increase — driven
by stronger
demand — is about to come through in the
industry.
Yet, its the auto
industry that creates the
demand by spending billions of dollars on sexy advertising to push SUVs on consumers.
On -
demand ride - sharing apps have rocked the established taxi
industry worldwide
by bringing new technology to consumers that are eager for accessible, affordable alternatives.
But over the last five years, the space
industry has been propelled
by commercial
demand.
Such policies might include providing more incentives for companies (both large and small) to invest in R&D and capital infrastructure, encouraging post-secondary institutions to better tailor their programming to meet market
demand in terms of subjects and skills, and making Canada a more attractive country for foreign or start - up companies to invest in
by deregulating
industries that have no business being as regulated or as protected as they are, such as telecommunications, airlines, and broadcasting.
Louis Ziskin is CEO and founder of West Hollywood - based DropIn, Inc., which is changing «the way insurance
industries do business,
by providing on
demand remote video inspection,» Ziskin said.
She argues that
by not taking tourism seriously, governments are both failing to fully capitalize on a booming
industry and leaving their countries exposed to the destructive elements that accompany foreign travel: environmental degradation, lowered living standards for the poor, sex tourism, and all the subtler injustices and annoyances that materialize when droves of foreigners arrive on your shores
demanding authentic cultural experiences.
As MIT professor Iqbal Quadir puts its, «the
industry has given rise to ripple effects
by increasing
demand in housing, transport, insurance, entertainment and other
industries.»
THE proposed large increases in global steel production in WA have been welcomed
by the Australian gas
industry as a leading indicator of improved metals
demand and a sign of economic recovery in the North East Asian markets.
Companies like Uber, Airbnb, Postmates, and more, have disrupted their respective
industries by creating solutions to meet the unstoppable
demand from consumers to have what they want, when they want it — and that usually means right now.
Details on these and other findings are contained in a new
industry study, which presents historical
demand data for the years 2000, 2005 and 2010, plus forecasts for 2015 and 2020
by product and market.
Another way to measure the health of your
industry or the
demand for your product is
by reaching out to consumers directly.
Leading economic indicators suggest that 2018 may be even better for the
industry, highlighted
by improving corporate
demand.
The relatively quick upturn, fueled
by low interest rates, has left the
industry struggling with a greying labor pool and huge
demand.
Leading economic indicators suggest that 2018 may be even better for the
industry, led
by improving corporate
demand.
But hobbled
by an onslaught of litigation from the traditional music
industry, it morphed into a legal, streaming service and has been flying under the radar ever since, allowing the companies it inspired to tap the
demand Napster precipitated.
This can be attributed to declining
demand in the entire energy / metals / commodities complex since GDX's constituents are heavily invested in silver, a metal that is used in several
industries that have been impacted
by slowing industrial
demand.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar
industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon;
demand for end - use products
by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in
demand from significant customers; changes in
demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers
demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar
industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon;
demand for end - use products
by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in
demand from significant customers; changes in
demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers
demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.
Larger
industry groups such as food products, metals and machinery are much less adversely affected
by the strong dollar, and these minor problems have generally been offset
by strong growth in
demand.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar
industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon;
demand for end - use products
by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in
demand from significant customers; changes in
demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers
demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Spotify has positioned itself as a key contributor to the reversal of the music
industry's decline,
by convincing millions of people to pay for an on -
demand music subscription service.
The
industry has become better at consistently filling seats
by balancing aircraft fleets and routes with
demand and has also invested in improving the customer experience (e.g. new aircraft, terminal upgrades etc.).
Unlike popular streaming services from rivals such as Spotify, Apple's offering does not include a free on -
demand tier, a decision praised
by some in the music
industry.