Sentences with phrase «performance standards for each industry»

Down the line, the EPA is likely to set broader performance standards for each industry — indeed, some onlookers expect that standards for cement plants could hit as early as June of next year.

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Plus, all of the performances were shot live instead of being prerecorded, which is the industry standard for musicals.

When CN started setting the standard for railway performance, industry watchers joked that the company was lucky enough to have two of the best CEOs in the business.

With our recent financing, we have strengthened our management team and are commercializing our next generation microinverter — a product we believe will reset the industry standard for cost, reliability, performance, ease of installation and advanced grid functions.»

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

Like many retailers, J.C. Penney had an upbeat holiday season, with sales at stores open at least a year (an industry standard for measuring financial performance) rising 2.6 % during the final months of 2017.

«We're well on our way to become the first Canadian brewer to achieve certification under the Global Food Safety Initiative, and our performance at brewing industry competitions quantifies for us the high standard of product quality,» added Croft.

This is something the industry has been proactively working to address, and the industry is committed to working with FSIS to make implementation of the performance standards for chicken parts a success for the industry, and most importantly, consumers.

«The proposed order would recognize the unique market structure of the California dairy industry through tailored, performance - based standards to determine eligibility for pool participation,» USDA said today in a news release.

«The poor performance of industry and the business sector in general, could also be attributed to other challenges they faced, including, but not limited to, lack of access to finance, high interest rates, an unstable exchange rate, high import duties on raw materials and machinery, poor facilitation of import and export trade, particularly at our ports, inadequate and poor quality of raw materials for industrial processing, a poorly developed domestic trade infrastructure, lack of effective collaboration between research institutions and industry, limited access to serviced land for industrial production activities and poor standards of regulation and certification.»

Adding bismuth oxide to zinc batteries is standard practice in industry to improve performance, but until recently, there hasn't been a thorough scientific explanation for why.

He also questioned the need for performance standards on industry in the draft bill, saying that provision would halt construction of any new coal plants beyond 2015.

$ 8 billion) over first ten years for deficit reductionObeys PAYGO; Starting in 2026, 25 % of auction revenues for deficit reductionFuels and TransportationIncrease biofuels to 60 million gallons by 2030, low - carbon fuel standard of 10 % by 2010, 1 million plug» in hybrid cars by 2025, raise fuel economy standards, smart growth funding, end oil subsidies, promote natural gas drilling, enhanced oil recoverySmart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, raise fuel economy standards $ 7 billion a year for smart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, raise fuel economy standards; offshore drilling with revenue sharing and oil spill veto, natural gas fracking disclosureCost ContainmentInternational offsetsOffset pool, banking and borrowing flexibility, soft price collar using permit reserve auction at $ 28 per ton going to 60 % above three - year - average market price» Hard» price collar between $ 12 and $ 25 per ton, floor increases at 3 % + CPI, ceiling at 5 % + CPI, plus permit reserve auction, offsets like W - MClean Air Act And StatesNot discussedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade suspended until 2017, EPA to set stationary source performance standards in 2016, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade pre-empted, establishes coal - fired plant performance standards, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedInternational CompetitivenessTax incentives for domestic auto industryFree allowances for trade - exposed industries, 2020 carbon tariff on importsCarbon tariff on importsReferences: Barack Obama, 2007; Barack Obama, 8/3/08; Pew Center, 6/26/09; leaked drafts of American Power Act, 5/11/10.

For high schools: College, Career and Military Readiness indicators, including students meeting the Texas Success Initiative benchmarks in reading or math; students who satisfy relevant performance standards on Advanced Placement or similar exams, students who earn dual - course credits, students who enlist in the military, students who earn an industry certification, students admitted into postsecondary certification programs that have as an admission requirement successful performance at the secondary level, students who successfully complete college preparatory courses, students who successfully meet standards on a composite of indicators that indicate the student's preparation to success, without remediation, in an entry - level course for a bachelor's or associate's degree program, students who successfully complete and OnRamps dual - enrollment course, and students awarded an associate's degree while in high schoFor high schools: College, Career and Military Readiness indicators, including students meeting the Texas Success Initiative benchmarks in reading or math; students who satisfy relevant performance standards on Advanced Placement or similar exams, students who earn dual - course credits, students who enlist in the military, students who earn an industry certification, students admitted into postsecondary certification programs that have as an admission requirement successful performance at the secondary level, students who successfully complete college preparatory courses, students who successfully meet standards on a composite of indicators that indicate the student's preparation to success, without remediation, in an entry - level course for a bachelor's or associate's degree program, students who successfully complete and OnRamps dual - enrollment course, and students awarded an associate's degree while in high schofor a bachelor's or associate's degree program, students who successfully complete and OnRamps dual - enrollment course, and students awarded an associate's degree while in high school.

Vector Solutions sets the standard for excellence in delivering online continuing education, training and performance support solutions to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, as well as industrial, public safety and IT fields.

First, its performance indicators are relevant to its mission — it uses industry standards and postgraduate pathways to determine whether students have been prepared for college and / or career.

For example, this feedback has improved the agencies» ability to measure industry performance and enforce compliance for both full vehicle and engine standarFor example, this feedback has improved the agencies» ability to measure industry performance and enforce compliance for both full vehicle and engine standarfor both full vehicle and engine standards.

Now with shift paddles standard, the industry's first 7 - speed automatic transmission has been re-engineered for even more fluid, efficient and responsive performance.

HOT ROD is asking SEMA members to vote for five products (out of 25) that they feel help to set the standard for the performance industry.

, with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

The BMW 3 Series will likely remain the industry standard for performance luxury sedans (at least for now), but the ATS's onboard tech suite sets the standard from which all infotainment systems should be judged.

Nov 16, 2009 — Honda Marine sets the industry standard for performance, durability, and reliability with its most powerful outboard engines, the BF200 and BF225.

It is designed to set class standards for all - around performance, style, safety and functionality, combined with Honda's industry leading DQR - dependability, quality and reliability.

The advice on «diversifying» in the other answers is the standard «investment advisor» response to beginner's questions, and has two advantages for the advisor: (1) they won't get sued for giving bad advice and (2) they can make a nice fat commission selling you some very - average - performance products (and note they are selling you «investment industry products,» not necessarily «good investment opportunities» - advisors get paid commission and bonuses for selling more stuff, not for selling good stuff).

The S&P 500 ® Index is widely regarded as the standard for measuring large - cap U.S. stock market performance and includes a representative sample of leading companies in leading industries.

GTP is the first and only certification for dedicated business travel professionals, which was designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance and recognise individuals who demonstrate core competencies essential to business travel management.

Contractors participating in New Jersey's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR ® meet the certification and accreditation guidelines of the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the industry's resource for building science technology that sets standards for assessing and improving the energy performancPerformance with ENERGY STAR ® meet the certification and accreditation guidelines of the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the industry's resource for building science technology that sets standards for assessing and improving the energy performancPerformance Institute (BPI), the industry's resource for building science technology that sets standards for assessing and improving the energy performanceperformance of homes.

The certification process was carried out in line with the GRIDSTOR Recommended Practice, which is based on industry standards and considers safety, performance, and reliability for grid - connected energy storage systems.

Since its inception in 1919, API has developed research, standards and best practices for safety and environmental performance, including guidelines and software for estimating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, guidelines for sustainability reporting, and hundreds of industry training programs.

For eligible buildings, the tool calculates a 1 — 100 ENERGY STAR score, which has become the industry standard for rating a facility's energy performanFor eligible buildings, the tool calculates a 1 — 100 ENERGY STAR score, which has become the industry standard for rating a facility's energy performanfor rating a facility's energy performance.

The Methodology provides a performance standard - based quantification framework for the creation of carbon offset credits from the resulting reduction in GHGs from the use of alternatives to HFC - based foam blowing agents and is intended to be used as an incentive for the industry to make the transition to low emissions alternatives.

With chapters written by leading international experts, topics covered include: the government's role in energy ownership and development; industry standards for establishing liability; legal concepts excusing performance during periods of commodity price or supply volatility; right of access to infrastructure; barriers to entry for foreign companies; criminal, health and safety, and environmental liability; sovereign boundary disputes; and relevant energy treaties.

We have more lenient antitrust standards through an efficiency defence in mergers, and also have more highly concentrated industries, but still have better performance on most of the macroeconomic effects that are cited in need for reform.

Such a review would entail: (1) the gathering of feedback pertaining to TD issues from selected law firm leaders and representatives at all levels; (2) commissioning a report on TD performance based on the feedback collected; and (3) analyzing that feedback to identify areas of success and areas for growth, followed by implementation of cutting - edge approaches meant to meet or exceed industry standards.

To establish industry - wide standards for performance across all career - industry disciplines

Led the design team's development and analysis of emerging industry standards for IC power modeling (CPF), for best - in - class low - power performance.

Use proprietary technologies and industry standard best practices to build and deliver high performance web applications for user around globe.

CareerBuilder Employment Screening earns Accreditation by the NAPBS CareerBuilder Employment Screening demonstrates industry - leading standards for data security, compliance, organizational performance and professionalism

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed manufacturing processes and personnel ensuring efficient, effective, and safe operations Responsible for team training, supervision, and performance reviews Extensively trained to serve as a level 3 technician and first responder Performed routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing machinery Managed company shipping and receiving processes and support staff Oversaw production and service quality controls guaranteeing company excellence Enforced compliance with all legal and corporate safety policies and procedures Built strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry leaders Delivered exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Resolved customer service inquiries in a timely, positive, and professional manner Consistently recognized for excellence in management and technical support services Served as a biomedical technician for a plasma donation company Responsible for proper operation of complex machinery and management of patient data Exceeded client donation quotas and customer service standards of excellence

Director of Business — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and train staff of 30 in hospital policies, procedures, best practices, and corporate branding Design and implement staff development, recognition, and disciplinary policies and procedures Oversee admissions, utilization review, PB X, imaging center, billing, collections, and wound center registrations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Author and present financial reports concerning revenue, expenses, and outstanding collections Identify performance indicators and benchmarks for integration into reporting systems Conduct surveys regarding patient / staff satisfaction, benchmarks, accreditation, and employee benefits Maintain a 99 % patient satisfaction score through attentive and professional standards of care Negotiate contracts and claims with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer sources Increase revenue by 30 % through effective contract renegotiation with suppliers, carriers, and other parties Implement policies, procedures, and equipment to cut hospital costs while enhancing patient care Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and professional manner Develop and implement billing controls, cash processing measures, lockboxes, and other financial processes Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards Recruit physicians through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Implement automated Chargemaster financial application (Craneware) and maintain patient accounts Responsible for HCAHPS and the yearly Quality Assurance Plan Appeal claims when appropriate resulting in $ 400,000 reimbursement from PPO insurance over the last year Build and strengthen professional relationship with community leaders, coworkers, and industry figures Consistently promoted for excellence in financial management, team leadership, and dedication to mission Develop working knowledge of hospital operations from patient admission to senior level strategic planning Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity

Computer Operations Technician — Duties & Responsibilities Direct information technology department ensuring effective and efficient operations Recruit, train, and supervise computer technicians and administrative personnel Responsible for department budgets, project timelines, and team workflow Assist in the design, launch, and management of multiple data centers Proficient in the operation, repair, and maintenance of complex computer hardware and software Develop significant experience with financial applications and business platforms Oversee system security and performance enhancements to exceed industry standards Utilize cost cutting measures in the backup of valuable company data Perform staff evaluations to set professional goals and recognize exceptional service Serve as a liaison between the information technology team and senior leadership Present reports regarding information technology best practices and proposed system upgrades Develop a rapport with company personnel and deliver exceptional service Study industry literature to become an expert on emerging technologies Maintain comprehensive records detailing service calls, system updates, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with positivity, professionalism, and dedication

Business Analyst — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing critical operational, support and administrative analysis functions while ensuring efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including document and inventory control, data management strategies, sales support, customer relations, issue resolution and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of critical business processes, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding efficiency and performance optimization considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control and profitability standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective administrative operations, report management, scheduling and other relevant functions, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Support the effective execution of all financial aspects of business management, while analyzing, synthesizing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders and other relevant parties Address key client, personnel and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through staff communication and the leveraging of available resources Create and implement performance and efficiency benchmarks while tracking progress versus established industry metrics Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to job Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive efficiency

It addresses an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information.

She is a leader and industry expert in sustainable finance, creating a road map for advancements in green fixed - income securities, national standards for tracking and measuring energy and water performance, and transforming how multifamily mortgage originators and developers finance properties.

These accomplishments help set the standard for sales performance and service throughout the CENTURY 21 System and the real estate industry.