Sentences with phrase «product industry needs»

«Several years ago we did some research among various parts of the industry and we learned there is a general consensus that at one point during the year, the food and consumer product industry needs to come together to learn together, meet together, talk about what's going on in the business and enhance their business together,» President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin says.
«I believe the consumer product industry needs to consolidate,» he told analysts.

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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 traditional industry is a «product and prediction» business, he argues; firms need to sell product, and stock picking is mostly guesswork.
Given the «very low barriers to entry» resulting in intense competition in the funeral services industry, Earp stressed the need for InvoCare to stay ahead by providing the highest levels of customer service and upgrading its facilities and product offerings.
We bring a very customer - centric focus to smart home and we looked at the smart home industry and realized that a lot of the products out there weren't meeting customer needs.
Up until this point, the craft beer industry has been largely product - driven, filling a need that had been missing in most culinary establishments.
This is the impasse the industry stands at: while nearly all players acknowledge the need to deal somehow with climate change, none are prepared to leave four - fifths of their product in the ground, unsold.
For example, as the result of a web content audit of your site, you might notice that you've been focusing too heavily on industry news to the exclusion of the detailed product information your customers need to make buying decisions.
«The biggest sectors of steel consumption are in the construction industry, the auto industry, oil and gas industry, all of which need these products to produce competitive products,» warns Yerxa.
As an industry we need to pay attention to those who are struggling as they build their startups and make sure we pay as much attention to the mental stresses of the job as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising money.
They deeply understand products, and they have their own coherent and consistent vision of where the industry / business models and customers are today, and where they need to take the company.
Products in the same industry need to talk to each other and share data to facilitate faster customer adoption and faster growth for all players.
For the technology industry to continue breaking new ground and developing world - changing products, we all need to abandon the red tape that stifles innovation, and instead embrace an organizational model that allows engineers to realize their true potential.
You need to conduct research, determine what consumers» needs are, establish yourself as a leader in your industry and repeatedly prove your products» worth.
Today, we're publishing Beth Kowitt's latest jaw - dropper on the future of the food industry, which explains how biotech is using the fermentation process to synthesize gelatin and other animal products without actually needing input from animals.
«Based on the current challenges in the power industry and a significant decline in orders, GE Power continues to transform our new, combined business to better meet the needs of our customers,» GE's statement said in flawless corporate speak: «As we have said, we are working to reduce costs and simplify our structure to better align our product solutions, and these steps will include layoffs.»
So marketers working in these industries soon realized they needed to delve deeper into themes to really add value for their target consumers, regardless of whether the content directly «sells» their product or brand.
«You're talking to the industry to guide you, so that when the product is designed, it fits their needs.
Take the time to really understand the numbers around your business, industry, market, customers, product, COGS, and operations so you can know exactly what you need to do to be successful and explain that to investors.
To allow for a freer flow of ideas through media, in a way that does not degrade quality and that elevates conversation and has impact, requires a new mindset: Business people need to be out there talking about what's happening in their industry without making it about themselves, their companies and their product.
Inventors need to do their homework and find out what success stories each DRTV company has been responsible for, in what industry they specialize and how they have treated the individuals who have brought them products in the past.
And as more and more companies outside of the traditional tech industry embrace software — lest they be eaten by it — the need for product development and security to be on the same page grows ever more paramount.
Will the industry be constantly spewing out products to meet still - unrecognized needs, meaning that the companies have to focus on marketing strategies?
Read the news: Reading online and industry specific print media is a great way to uncover unmet needs and products already in demand.
The awards honour Canadian companies and individuals whose transactions have significantly impacted their industry through innovation and growth; establishment of best practices; enhancement of customer needs and products; and creation of value.
The awards honour Canadian companies whose transactions have significantly impacted their industry through innovation and growth; establishment of best practice; enhancement of customer needs and products; and creation of value.
Stephen's extensive experience in wood products manufacturing and woodlands management places him in an ideal position to help Canfor meet the rapidly changing needs of the modern forest industry and growing global markets.
However, unlike the present «pilot» program which invites all companies with any new pre-commercial product to apply for its innovation to be trialled within government, the CICP should catalyze Canadian competitiveness through «smart assistance» by focusing on addressing the identified future needs of government agencies and departments through closer collaboration with federal agencies and industry associations.
That's because so many American industries need steel and aluminum: They're used to build cars, skyscrapers, roads, bridges, washing machines, refrigerators, and a whole host of other products.
«What is perhaps different now is that the message that they're trying to create is not one just of low cost but that we are innovating, being creative, trying to meet consumer needs with new products but doing it in a value - oriented way,» says David Henkes, senior principal at Technomic, a restaurant and food industry consulting firm.
With these offerings, the CME Group is positioning itself as a market leader in the rapidly - growing digital currency space, «Delivering innovative products and services that meet the market's evolving needs is at the core of CME Group's business, and we are proud to lead the way for the industry as digital assets develop.»
These three industries are the largest TV advertisers, and Prime is taking aim at all three: Prime Video and its competitors are increasingly dominating non-live television viewing, and there are no commercials, while Amazon Prime obviates the need to visit retailers, and its infinite shelf space means niche products are much more viable.
An industry official said there would not be any tariff exclusions for countries or products except for imports required for military equipment needs, though Trump could still change his mind on the issue if he faces prolonged criticism in the coming days.
Strong business credit scores can help business owners secure better interest rates on loans, decrease instances where you need to prepay for a specific product or service, and secure better trade terms with important suppliers in your industry.
Some of the main ones include the perception that certain industries should be controlled by tightly regulated local institutions to avoid market failures, the political pressure to build and support local corporate champions, and the need to continue to provide basic subsidized products and services.
The financial industry has responded to the need by creating «products» that were several steps removed from the underlying assets and the industry earned substantial fees in so doing.
Success in the mortgage industry must be grounded in proper customer service and in offering clients a full spectrum of commercial lending products — with the ability to explain and compare them — to fulfill their needs.
But these brands are just a tiny drop in 3M's portfolio, which comprises more than 60,000 products, serving the needs of industries ranging from healthcare, electronics, energy, consumer, to industrials.
Through their in - depth understanding of changing investor demands, industry trends and market dynamics, our global capability leads ensure that the products and services MFS develops align directly with client needs
I used that to hook Josiah, and then closed closed by including screenshots of a feature of our product that would impact my prospect directly, which showed that I understood his industry — and therefore his needs.
Still, Walther, who has been in the financial services industry for more than 25 years, senses a fundamental underlying change even if the current generation of guaranteed income products will need more refining before RIAs bite down hard.
You might want to nurture your existing contacts and become the first brand they think of when they need a product or service in your industry.
For example, their Technology Readiness Assessments appear to be one of their main projects: «The SciTech department is currently working on industry - level evaluations of technologies and research projects needed to support the clean and plant - based product industries.
For example, you may find that buyers of your RFID technology in both the hospitality and consumer products industries have nearly identical priority initiatives (a mandate to be more competitive) and identical challenges (a need for incremental implementation).
In the same way that the energy industry today is mistakenly identified with «Big Oil» (Exxon, Chevron, et al.), when it is in fact conducted predominantly by smaller independent companies most readers will have never heard of, modern capitalism is not largely the purview of Apple and Walmart, but rather of small, privately owned businesses with less than one hundred employees providing services or products the public wants or needs in order to support the families of the owners and provide jobs for their workers.
The winner will receive $ 25,000 in support to utilize GanedenBC30 probiotics in the product, as well as the guidance, assistance and expertise needed to help develop and launch their innovation into the food and beverage industry.
Not only did it recognize a need for organic and natural products earlier than others, the company believes it has helped transform the food and personal care industries.
because I heard one needs water - based products for the moisture and oil - based products for the fat... or is that just something the cosmetics industry wants to sell us
In response, she said, the organic dairy industry needs to push against the door to the next level of penetration, which might include taking share from conventional dairy milk by advancing distribution of organic dairy products in food service.
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