Sentences with phrase «manage uncertainties of»

We enable our members to capture opportunities, mitigate risks and manage uncertainties of global carbon policy.
We enable our members to capture opportunities, mitigate risks and manage uncertainties of global carbon policy.
Using examples from the schools they studied, the researchers identify four effective organizational supports that help teachers manage the uncertainty of their environments.
The researchers identify four effective organizational supports that help teachers manage the uncertainty of their environments.
The S&P STRIDE Indices are an innovative approach to manage the uncertainty of retirement income.
With that in mind, the main challenge of retirement planning is managing the uncertainty of future income.
Pascal's Triangle was the foundation for learning how to manage the uncertainty of future outcomes, such as investment returns.
Developing countries often have less capacity and resources to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and manage the uncertainty of climate risk, whilst they are confronted with pressing development challenges.

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.
This vacation deficit is not that surprising, «when you consider that consumer confidence still hovers at relatively low levels coupled with uncertainty about the economy and specifically consumers» own job security,» said Laura Mandala, managing director of Mandala Research, a tourism and travel company.
Anyone who can't manage chaos and uncertainty, isn't totally oriented for action, and has no sense of urgency, is in the wrong business.
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.
They manage through uncertainty instead of trying to eliminate it.
Because of the uncertainties in the marketplace — and the very real threats to many companies» survival — many, many leaders see the concept of «culture» and the tasks of defining and managing it as luxuries that only get attention once more concrete and easier - to - measure objectives are handled.
Developing and connecting different parts of our brain (neural integration) increases wisdom, helps us manage uncertainty and complexity and improves the quality of our relationships and increases our well being.
No group managed to secure a majority in the Italian parliament, heralding weeks of political uncertainty and raising the prospect of a government between sworn enemies - the center - right led by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and the center - left under Pier Luigi Bersani.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
«The business community focuses on managing uncertainty,» says Dev Patnaik, cofounder and CEO of strategy firm Jump Associates, which has advised GE, Target, and PepsiCo, among others.
«The main problem with entropy uncertainty models is that they are used to justify the notion that there's room to push agendas to the limit line of the outer edge of the envelope that supports the policy maker's cognitive bias,» opines Dennis Santiago, Senior Managing Director for Compliance and Analytics at Total Bank Solutions.
Managing currency volatility was a chief concern for over 50 % of treasury managers owing to political uncertainty.
While that plausibility looks remote, there is little uncertainty that as the main digital currency at a display, Bitcoin's prosperity (or deficiency in that department) in managing the difficulties it appearances may decide the fortunes of different cryptographic forms of money in the years ahead.
In our third report this year, we explore how increasing numbers of investors are using alternative assets to help manage risk and take action in the face of market uncertainty.
A legal analysis by Managing Your Church, a CT sister site, looks at the uncertainty created for churches and pastors because the majority opinion «stopped short of stating a religious exemption.»
As she reenacts the dialogue, Cheryl is still unsettled by the questions that Plato and his interlocutor's raised, and has managed to get a little of that uncertainty to blossom in her friend.
A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, including but not limited to, (1) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain our key employees; (2) factors beyond our control that affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and / or licensing authorities; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and / or competitive factors; and (5) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10 - K filed on March 30, 2016 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q filed on August 15, 2016.
I agree with you that AW has done some astounding things for the club, but he has also made some reall balls ups and week in week out it seems he is not able to offer up a tactical plan B or utilise key players in key positions against the relevant sides we play, (not starting with Rosicky and Walcott on Saturday was one such instance) I realise that no team wins all their games and I know that we have been under the cosh for quiet a few years now, but what annoys me more than anything else is the lack of Visible ambition, we spent three weeks messing around with Beliek and only just managed to get Paulista who was an uncertainty due to a work visa.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could be managing the club in his last Premier League fixture this Sunday, with uncertainty still remaining as to whether he will leave or not at the end of the season.
An ideal United team requires a combination of youth and world class players, and with youngsters like Fosu Mensah, Rashford, Pereira, Weir, Poole and many others to come, we could be a force to be reckoned with next season, but right now uncertainty reigns when it comes to who will be managing the team, and who they might buy or sell.
Liverpool will take advantage of uncertainty about who will manage Arsenal next season by hijacking their move for highly - rated Leicester City left - back Ben Chilwell.
Clear expectations about the identity of the government during caretaker periods are critical in effectively managing political and economic uncertainty during those periods.
But the Ministry of Health in recent times, is laying claims to the facility, leading to uncertainties over who has the responsibility to manage the centre.
In Tuesday's statement, Ms. DeRosa said that Mr. Cuomo believes that the way Common Core has been managed by the Board of Regents «is flawed, leading to too much uncertainty, confusion and anxiety among students and their parents.»
And although the majority manages to complete within 4 years, a very large number of students are faced with the strain of financial uncertainty at the same time as dealing with the stress of thesis writing and considering their next steps.
«And so, after 30 years of uncertainty, we managed for the first time to identify the causes of chemo - resistance,» explains Hamilton.
«This new USGS research complements ongoing initiatives to conserve the Bay - Delta by providing sound scientific understanding for managing this valuable system such that it continues to provide the services we need in the face of climate uncertainty
Developing an advanced business model that manages the risks and uncertainties of the power system, supported by a three - year, $ 345,000 grant from the energy department's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.
The authors highlight this with the case of future sea level, as larger uncertainty in sea level rise requires greater precautionary action to manage flood risk.
The variety of plans does not surprise many scholars of international politics, for it reflects the fact that governments harbor deep uncertainties in the best way to manage emissions, and that they also vary widely in their capabilities and styles.
The paper,» «You Never Know What's Gon na Happen»: An Examination of Communication Strategies Used by College Student - Athletes to Manage Uncertainty,» is published online in the journal Communication & Sport.
A systematic review of 49 studies, involving more than 1,600 patients and their caregivers, showed that this lack of knowledge leads to confusion, delays in seeking help, and uncertainty about the long - term outlook and how to manage their own care.
Climate change and forests of the future: managing in the face of uncertainty.
Thanks to the volunteers who are running weather@home on their personal computer, a large number of present and future drought events in the UK are being created within the project «MaRIUS» (Managing the Risks, Impacts and Uncertainties of drought and water Scarcity).
And Hiroyuki Sanada allows the older Nagase a genuine sense of remorse for his war crimes, while Tanroh Ishida manages to make the character's younger self a curious mixture of callous cruelty and uncertainty.
Baumbach manages to create a fascinating character study of four people struggling through the dissolution of the comfortable world they've built for themselves, willing to endure as much pain as they can possibly stand just to avoid the grief associated with uncertainty.
They are busy managing the uncertainty created by the General Assembly's unfunded class - size mandate, rather than focusing on their core mission of educating North Carolina's children.
Publishers understand their IP and know how to sell under «normal» conditions — which helps to ride any waves of uncertainty and makes experimentation easier to manage.
Finance is all about managing money and making investments under the shadows of uncertainties and risks.
Although the two subjects seem slightly disjointed, McCullough manages to weave them together, and there's no denying he perfectly evokes the uncertainty and fear of the time in this beautifully designed book.
My personal impression was I was able to scroll down the scanned either on a single page view two - page orientation to browse through quick facts and figures from Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty: Managing in a Downturn.
Amazon is king, but those (some not so little) bookstores that managed to soldier on through the uncertainty of the past decade are now also thriving.
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