Sentences with phrase «over the supply chain»

A combination of Apple's control over the supply chain and a shortage of parts means Android - based smartphone makers, like Samsung, LG, and Google, might need to wait until 2019 to deliver a true Face ID competitor, Reuters is reporting after discussing the matter with parts suppliers.

Clarke arrived at Treasury in early 2014 when it was in the doghouse after big write - downs in the US over a supply chain mess under previous management, where there was too much low - end commercial wine in distributor warehouses.

Goes over supply chain, vertical and horizontal integration.

In short, for no discernible reason whatsoever, a Friday night hissy fit in Seattle over a supply chain issues has transformed into a «how not to» case study that will quite likely wind up side - by - side in business textbooks next to the Johnson and Johnson case study.

«Apple stopped sourcing from artisanal mines last year in light of these concerns, opting to pay more for cobalt from regulated industrial mines, which have more visibility over their supply chain.

In that sense, several trends converge to paint a picture of greater buyer control over the supply chain: the growing role of procurement in legal buy, the material shift of work away from firms to in - house, new approaches to disaggregation across traditional and alternative service providers, and increasing in - house oversight of budgeting, reporting, billing, and matter management.

They designed their own motor, controller and battery technology and make more of their own parts than most other auto manufacturers, giving them much better control over their supply chain and quality.

Apple is an exception to nearly every rule: Dutch entrepreneur Haje Jan Kamps explains how using Apple as a template for how to build a startup is not a great idea due to its unparalleled hardware design, logistics, and even packaging.Commentary: As the world's most valuable company, Apple has tremendous leverage over its supply chain and

Not only does it give Apple more control over the supply chain, but if it does the job right, it should mean better products and higher profit margins for Apple.

In 2002 the senior vice president over the supply chain and logistics put into place a program that allows disabled workers to work with other employees.

Not exact matches

Those will include things like investing in faster check - out for customers, flexible scheduling and competitive wages for store workers, turning over merchandise more quickly to keep things fresh and making its supply chain even more efficient.

The proposed $ 4.5 billion merger is trying to achieve similar economies of scale and supply - chain efficiencies, but of course looming over all of it is the spectre of Amazon:

The company's $ 150 million settlement agreement was the largest and most severe of its kind involving a drug wholesaler, or any member of the pharmaceutical supply chain over violations of the Controlled Substances Act.

In order for businesses to be successful over the long haul, they must demonstrate a constant willingness to reevaluate and negotiate rates, terms and contracts with the respective parties at every point on the supply chain.

The expectation U.S. pharmacy chain CVS Health Corp would issue over $ 40 billion in new supply this week to fund its acquisition of health insurance company Aetna also boosted yields on Monday.

But it's hardly the first time questions over the role of distributors in the pharmaceutical supply chain have been raised.

Over the next decade, as the technology becomes cheaper and more sophisticated, 3 - D printers will replace offshore suppliers for some product categories, encourage local manufacturing and simplify supply chains.

With the goal of cutting the cost of your supply chain, this financier and operator of greenhouse farms brought in just over $ 6 million in 2016 revenue, up 1,812 % from 2013.

With CETA, Canadian companies could more easily win contracts with major European multinationals, contributing to supply chains that extend all over the world, and ultimately reaching emerging markets.

«In the last year, we sold over 50,000 units, putting our international supply chain and the scalability of our product to the test,» she ways.

Relying on algorithms over people, startups can expedite supply chains and dramatically streamline their end - to - end funnel.

Nonetheless, Bombardier Aerospace has over 20 years of experience in managing global supply chains, mainly within its business - jet division with the Challenger 300 and Global lines.

Over the next five years, the global supply chain management industry is expected to grow more than 9 % annually, according to ARC Advisory Group, a technology research and advisory firm.

Same - store sales in China were down 14 % as customers there continue to avoid Yum's chains after meat supplier scandal over the summer.

Mexican cartels control the supply chain connecting the Andes and Mexico to areas in the US, and as such control the wholesale market, but their influence over retail sales appears limited.

Three months later, with broader pressure mounting over Wall Street's involvement in the raw materials supply chain, JPMorgan would put its entire physical commodity trading business on the block.

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.

Today, even the smallest enterprise hands over back - office functions to outsiders, interacts with suppliers and clients through joint supply - chain management systems or uses software applications that live on the Internet.

And over the last several years, we have invested significantly in this category to capture more of our customers» trips... in mid-September, our new supply chain partner, McLane, will begin to service our stores.

The company has said it will spend $ 5 billion on capital, operations and supply - chain support over the next decade at the facility.

On the flip side, a separate study by the GT Nexus, a supply chain platform, found that 75 percent of U.S. adults have come across an unavailable product in stores over the past year, with 63 percent encountering that issue online.

But its advantage only holds up as long as the supply chains are in China and shipping raw materials and finished goods over the oceans remains cost - effective.

The quest for efficiency thus leads, over time, to complex supply chains in which participants are increasingly disassociated from the final customer transaction.

Having a control over your inventory as it moves down the supply chain is a dream for every logistics supervisor.

The supply chain that had been suffering serious logistical issues last week, showed some positive signs of improvement over the weekend.

Expenses soared as Target over staffed stores and grappled with what it described as supply - chain congestion.

Even though the iPhone maker has said nothing about what is ahead, its vast supply chain in China has leaked enough details over the past few months that seasoned observers feel sure about what Apple has in store.

In May 2016, Lei asked another co-founder to step aside as supply chain chief and took over the role himself.

SCI is a leading Canadian based supply chain solution provider servicing clients in the Retail, E-Commerce, Technology and Healthcare sectors for over 30 years.

Higher wholesale costs over the past two years are still working their way through the supply chain, and companies including foodmakers and grocers are showing more willingness to pass along the increases to consumers, said Hart, the Iowa State agricultural economist.

The combination of lower tariffs, non-tariff market access measures and having one set of rules for trade with 10 economies with the ability to build new supply and production chains across the TPP adds up to a significant advantage for Canadian companies over competitors in the U.S. and Europe.

Miguel has over 20 years of supply chain experience enabling sales growth, improving service, reducing inventory while improving availability, shortening lead - times, and cutting costs.

Over the past decade, new security layers, fees, rules and inspections at the border have hampered two - way trade and reduced the efficiency of North American supply chains.

Marco Paúl brings over 15 years work experience in different leadership roles in the areas of operations, supply chain, logistics, product development, process improvement, technical sales, project management and branding.

Anthony: I think it's important to note that this whole thing started about a decade ago with a white paper about a peer - to - peer, digital cash payment system, but over the past decade, people have realized that this underlying technology has a ton of applications, not just in financial services and payments, but in other industries such as health care, supply chain and so on.

Specifically, management's business transformation is «deeper» than what it committed to over the past few years, including the merchant organization now focusing on differentiated products and digital merchandising, opening a sourcing office in Shanghai, and an evaluation of the supply chain that could result in greater investments in fulfillment.

Speaking of investing in supply chain technology, over $ 4 billion was invested in AI by U.S. venture capitalists in the past year.

Prior to that he worked for Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, for over 20 years in roles with increasing responsibility, including positions as its Vice President, Global Business Services from October 2012 to March 2014, its Vice President, Supply Chain from October 2011 to October 2012 and its first - ever Global Accounting Director.

Charlie's career spans over 30 years in ocean transportation, logistics, and integrated supply chain management.

Companies in technology, investment and other industries now say that the measures the administration is taking to help them may actually end up doing irreparable harm to supply chains they have built up over decades.