Will the customer pay for the higher cost
materials in the product or will there be pressure on price such that profit must suffer?
Consumers» concerns about the environment are also influencing manufacturer's choice of
materials in their product development, according to McKinnon.
We learned that the cultivation of coffee beans, operation of brewing systems, and use of
materials in product packaging all represent significant impacts on the environment.
«We're going to keep pushing the boundaries,» CEO Tim Cook said in a statement, «of what is possible with
the materials in our products, the way we recycle them, our facilities and our work with suppliers to establish new creative and forward - looking sources of renewable energy because we know the future depends on it.»
McCormick seeks to ensure that the agricultural raw
materials in our products are produced responsibly and to do this through enhancing the environmental and social sustainability of its agricultural supply chain partners and local impacted communities.
I just love a brand that's eco-friendly and uses sustainable
materials in their products like Plan Toys does.
In practical terms, this means that our baby products comply with the strict criteria of safety standards such as EN and ASTM; that
the materials in our products only contain permitted substances and that the textiles are continually tested in accordance with the Oeko - Tex Standard 100, Class I, which is the strictest category for baby products.
The materials in our products contain only permissible substances, and the textiles are tested on a regular basis in accordance with Oeko - Tex Standard 100, Class 1, the strictest category for baby products.
Clothing companies are required to disclose
the materials in their products, so look out for these safer, greener names:
I'm glad more vegan companies are using more sustainable
materials in their products.
The brand name is written in Chinese characters which have the meaning of flowers and beauty and the use of four key components of natural
materials in their products.
Even though the liquid
material in these products is non-toxic, the taste is really bad and will makes your pet salivate profusely and act weird.
Retailers should know where the sources of the raw
material in products came from.
All the large, reputable pet food manufacturers certify that they do not use such
materials in their products.
The material in this product may be recyclable.
You expressly understand and agree that GreyNet disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, reliability, or operability or availability of information or
material in the products and services.
«There's over $ 60 dollars of thermal
material in this product,» said Oliphant.
Not exact matches
Our research centers
in North America, France and Asia concentrate on advances
in bio-based
products, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight
materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Apple wants to end the practice of using mined raw
materials like aluminum and gold
in its
products.
Instead, they'll raise prices for U.S. companies that purchase imported steel used
in aerospace and medical equipment, petroleum refining gear, heavy machinery, construction
materials, and consumer
products from soup cans to baby carriages.
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.
The second quarter will be impacted by strikes by France's national railway workers (SNCF) which affect the transportation by train of certain
products and raw
materials, and thus operations at certain sites, mainly
in advanced
materials.
Today, many firms typically participate
in the production of a given manufactured
product, trading all along the value chain that stretches from raw
materials to finished good.
Startups working
in nanotechnology manipulate
materials at the molecular level to create
products that are lighter, durable, cheaper or more functional than ever before.
From there, you can apply to perform the gig which can be anything from verifying
products displays
in a store to ensuring that a marketing event contains certain
materials.
Chemical engineers are included
in this category, and develop processes that turns raw
material into
product.
While there is no relief provided
in Chapter 99 for importations of the finished
products, there is a tariff item (9915.00.00) that reduces the duty payable for textile
materials imported to manufacture such goods.
Nick and Jill moved into a cottage
in the redwood forest near Pescadero, where Nick set about working 16 - hour days at the computer and the sewing machine, testing new fabrics for the next - generation
product, designing marketing
materials, writing patent applications, and starting to build up a network of retailers.
Other activities include: producing
products that may be recycled at the end of their lifespan for
material reuse; reducing energy consumption
in operations; or even re-engineering distribution methods as a means of reducing long - distance travel during
product delivery, ultimately reducing fossil fuel consumption (and the disease - causing air pollution that is its byproduct).
In addition, the contract manufacturers buy their own raw
materials and provide finished
products to Switch on a net -30-day basis.
A true pivot is a change
in course of direction that results
in a
material change
in the
product - market strategy.
Like most
in the direct - to - consumer space, Warby was an outsourcer, designing the
products and sourcing the
materials — but then contracting them out to a manufacturer.
This innovation
in materials technology aimed to mitigate two negative environmental impacts common to all competing
products in our space: ozone depletion and global warming impact.
He had been drawn
in to the construction -
materials business by an intriguing
product puzzle and found himself
in an $ 11 billion industry that bore the onus of helping fend off a global crisis.
In selling her own handmade totes, handbags and belts, Stack ensures that the quality of the
materials she orders from vendors is up to snuff before making each
product.
In 2009, with $ 10,000 in seed money from Lucash's mom, the two launched OrigAudio (origami + audio) with one product: speakers, made entirely from recycled materials, that come flat and fold togethe
In 2009, with $ 10,000
in seed money from Lucash's mom, the two launched OrigAudio (origami + audio) with one product: speakers, made entirely from recycled materials, that come flat and fold togethe
in seed money from Lucash's mom, the two launched OrigAudio (origami + audio) with one
product: speakers, made entirely from recycled
materials, that come flat and fold together.
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It is very important that your marketing
materials are made of high - quality prints as visuals play a big role
in enticing shoppers to go into your store and actually go through your
products.
«It is vital to consider [national regulations] as you are developing your
product,» says Franco, «as you may consider alternative
materials, specifications or ingredients that may be more cost - effective or more accepted
in the export markets that you are targeting.
While investing
in ethical systems and
materials may require more costs up front, it can have a massive payoff (
in addition to being the ethical choice): According to the study, 73 percent of consumers say they're willing to pay more for a
product that promises total transparency.
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.
At its core of this first hackable
product will be a durable aluminum profile, made of 40 percent recycled
material, which creates a flexible base to build seating or bedding «where comfort and functions can be altered to meet the changing needs
in a home,» IKEA said last year.
Before you launch your Olympics - related
in - language campaign, be sure to localize all related assets and touchpoints: landing pages, video clips,
product materials, etc..
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, could have a
material adverse effect on Humana's results of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth
in certain
products and market segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured
products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
Niedermaier has teamed up with investor Alexander Soros — the son of billionaire financier George Soros — and the Global Emerging Markets group (GEM) to raise $ 1 billion
in his mission to revamp the vast infrastructure that moves millions of
products and
materials around the world.
Deloitte's interest
in 3D printing has grown along with improvements
in the technology over the past few years that increasingly let companies quickly print custom designed
products with
materials like plastics, nylon, and other resins.
«They're unique
in their ability to take a very broad mix of recyclable
materials, a mishmash of things, and turn it into high - value
product,» says Tony Kingsbury, an industry - affairs manager at Dow Chemical Co..
Costs generally included
in COGS include the
materials, direct labor and overhead that is required to deliver the
product or service.
The insurance company made the change after discovering it had miscalculated reserves for a Japan - based annuity
product, a mistake
in termed a «
material weakness»
in financial reporting controls.
Relying on Google and Qualcomm means that the Fossil watches should be able to keep pace with all the latest tech developments while the company's own designers focus on trends
in fashion, picking the colors and
materials and decorative patterns needed to make
products winners
in the marketplace.