Sentences with phrase «operational benefits of»

U.S. naval leaders should continue to stress to Congress the value and operational benefits of ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the report says.

Ultimately, the financial and operational benefits of such technology may be too substantial to ignore.

Not exact matches

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.

But I have to wonder whether some of those people would benefit more from taking a few of the career - propelling actions: asking their network for introductions, seeking operational experience or switching sectors.

In the past, human resource managers were cast in a support role in which their thoughts on cost / benefit justifications and other operational aspects of the business were rarely solicited.

These benefits, which can impact nearly all corners of a company, range from increased stature to bottom - line operational savings.

In addition to the operational and cost benefits, improved parts management could speed up safety checks after an accident, industry experts said, and an increasing number of aerospace suppliers are looking at blockchain as a potential solution.

Special items include expenses resulting directly from our business combinations and / or global restructuring, quality and operational excellence initiatives, including employee termination benefits, certain contract terminations, consulting and professional fees, dedicated project personnel, asset impairment or loss on disposal charges, certain litigation matters, costs of complying with our deferred prosecution agreement and other items.

This News Release contains forward - looking statements concerning: the combined company's financial position, cash flow and growth prospects; certain strategic benefits, and operational, competitive and cost synergies; management of the combined company; the timing of the Shoppers Drug Mart's shareholders meeting and publication of related shareholder materials; the expected completion date of the proposed transaction; the anticipated tax treatment of the proposed combination for Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders; and Loblaw's and Shoppers Drug Mart's anticipated future results.

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.

Other risks and uncertainties include the timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transactions between ILG and MVW, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals for the proposed transactions that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transactions; the possibility that ILG's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that MVW's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the proposed transactions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that the businesses of ILG and MVW will not be integrated successfully; disruption from the proposed transactions making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing; the possibility that the proposed transactions do not close, including due to the failure to satisfy the closing conditions; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties.

Commercial passenger aircraft and business jets operating in the region will benefit from high - speed broadband and wide range of inflight communications and operational applications

With OSIsoft's software, this data is consolidated into one high - fidelity framework that ensures all monitoring and analytics applications work seamlessly, resulting in a multitude of benefits including optimized asset utilization, reduced operational costs, and improved worker productivity.

Member dues would cover operational costs, and companies that would benefit from projects would share the cost of construction.

The companies said 31 percent of the merger benefits would come from simplifying and harmonizing their operational platforms, 16 percent from eliminating overlaps in distribution and 12 percent from «a rationalization of central functions.»

According to Nasdaq, key benefits of the venture include a seamless, end - to - end transactional process for private - company securities; direct access to global payments from Nasdaq's Linq platform using CitiConnect ® for Blockchain and Citi's cross-border, multicurrency payments service; and increased operational efficiency and ease of reconciliation with real - time visibility of payment - transaction activity on the blockchain ledger.

Also, you're misusing RAM (Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability,) which is simply an analysis measure of the cost and effectiveness (cost - benefit) of any proposed or projected improvements to mission capability and operational support.

In some businesses, the flexibility and performance of this type of filling machine has large operational benefits.

«The compact new high efficiency system also allowed the removal of a tall existing structure and hoppers, making solids handling more accessible for the plant operator, improving operational efficiency and enhancing OH&S benefits by reducing solids handling.

More companies are seeing the benefits of traceability, not only in safeguarding themselves against a potential food safety crisis but also in enhancing operational and logistical management.

Premium Warehousing now benefits from faster processing of excise goods under duty suspension, increased operational efficiency and lower costs.

So keen is Kiesel's knowledge of how to leverage the IoT for maximum operational benefit, his company has curated a roster of multi-billion dollar customers that includes some of the nation's leading brands, including McDonald's, KFC and Marriott Hotels.

Many boys are operational in nature, and they benefit from learning about the process, while being in control of it.

This operational efficiency reflects the benefit of our rich pool of stable savings and current account deposits.

«The committee felt that the potential benefits to NOMS [National Offender Management Service] from this research proposal were limited and that the project did not sufficiently link to NOMS priorities and our focus upon identifying ways of improving the effectiveness of operational policy / delivery and maximising the use of our available resources.

According to John Vine, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, the benefits of this system lie in «enabling the collection and analysis of allegations to... direct operational enforcement» (Vine 2014:2).

Anyone living in a battleground state (or one with a competitive Senate race) will attest that the predicted ad deluge hit — to the benefit of local TV stations and to harm of anyone with taste, style and operational brain cells.

: «Confidential details of 15 million child benefit recipients are on a computer disc lost by HM Revenue and Customs, the BBC understands... Chancellor Alistair Darling is to give a Commons statement on «a major operational problem» at 1530 GMT.

But he insisted that most troops would benefit from the allowances changes and said the recently announced operational tax allowance of # 2,200 a year for troops serving overseas would mean that everyone was better off at the end.

«They were made available for authorised research purposes demonstrating, clear, potential operational benefit to the police in terms of detecting and solving crime.»

The Senate's budget 2016 - 17 budget bill in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan calls for $ 100 million from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for «the benefit of nuclear facilities that are not currently financially viable but remain operational.»

The new website, www.saratogacountyida.org, is easy to navigate, offers the operational transparency of a public authority, and promotes the Saratoga County IDA's mission, economic development benefits, and the economic development projects it has successfully assisted since being created in 1971.

As mentioned, the city has retiree health benefit reserves, but in the case of a recession, Doulis of Citizens Budget Commission warns that that money should not be touched to fill operational budget gaps.

«We think that with the potential of a 30 percent reduction in operational costs, there is plenty of room for redistributing these benefits to customers, because we have to offer them lower fares; to drivers, because we have to incentivize them to belong to this system; to companies; and of course, there is a benefit for the community,» says Paolo Santi, a visiting scientist in DUSP and first author on the paper.

However, being significantly above the operational limit is considered a waste of energy as there is no benefit to the viewer.

«The added benefit is that it is fast, requires minimal training, and it can be used in a variety of operational settings.»

Dr Graham has been instrumental in driving efficiencies in the operational capacity of Genetic Services of WA to deliver health benefit.

A well ‑ planned kitchen will bring major benefits to food service operation — it can mean savings in both staff and food, resulting from increased operational efficiencies and pupil satisfaction as quality of food and service improves.

These technologies bring a huge range of opportunities and benefits, offering new ways to support teaching and learning and streamline operational and administrative processes.

From low - consumption lighting infrastructures to more acutely optimised heating systems, schools and colleges of higher education throughout the UK are beginning to reap the benefits of technologies designed to boost operational efficiencies and reduce energy bills.

The application of asset management across a number of infrastructure and utility sectors has shown that substantial benefits can be obtained in terms of around 15 - 25 per cent reduction in costs concurrently with improvement in condition and performance and reduction in operational risks.

Despite the demise of the Building Schools for the Future programme, the use of heat pumps in schools offer a number of advantages: • a simple and cost effective installation compared to some alternative technologies • ongoing schools building programmes can benefit from heat pump systems that improve the environmental footprint and reduce running and operational costs • a low carbon technology that helps to reduce CO2 emissions • a renewable heat technology to satisfy the UK's renewable obligation.

CCSA membership benefits include critical advocacy support, valuable networking opportunities, a variety of operational and support programs and discounts for services and products charter schools already use.

Certain operational applications such as circulator or first mile / last mile service are clear instances where the use of automated motor vehicles could play a very effective role, based on transit stakeholder input and preliminary benefit - cost information on these service types.

Automatic models benefit from the latest generation AW F - 21 six speed transmission, which has been extensively revised to improve its operational efficiency, including gear train optimisation, advanced idle control, and the adoption of low viscosity transmission fluid.

This planned change will also allow me to devote more time and energy to managing the strategic and operational evolution and expansion of the Alliance and ensuring that all its members benefit from the competitive advantages that its scale will deliver.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors, Automotive News (Subscription Required) Press Release is on Page 2 Mitsubishi Motors Joins Renault - Nissan Alliance MMC to receive strategic, operational and management support from Nissan Synergy benefits to enhance MMC profit margins and earnings per share Carlos Ghosn, Nissan chairman and CEO, named chairman - elect of MMC New role created of Director for Global Risk Control Tokyo, October 20, 2016 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announces that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has become its largest shareholder after completing the purchase of 34 % of MMC - issued stock for 237 billion JPY.

According to Ease Entertainment, critical aspects of the entertainment industry such as production management and corporate oversight have significantly lagged in the adoption of new technologies that can offer considerable economic and operational benefits.

Supply - Chain Strategies Supply chain strategy is an interactive process that evaluates the cost benefit trade - offs of operational components of the organization.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.