Sentences with phrase «reduced quality of the materials»

You have not only made him unhappy by not getting what he asked for but you have also handicapped him to an extent by reducing the quality of his materials.

Despite the reduced quality of the materials, the build quality seemed to be rather strong, with dash rattles non-existent and all buttons and dials feeling relatively solid to the touch.

Not exact matches

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.

If the Church's kerygma reduced the quantity of unaltered material, it deserves credit for the quality of the unaltered material.

The transition to an ecologically sustainable society requires reduced consumption of goods, the efficient recycling of materials, a move away from the use of fossil fuels to the use of renewable sources of energy, zero global population growth, a reduced standard of living for the rich, an increased standard of living for the poor and an appeal to quality of life instead of materialism.

Inputs should be reduced by reuse, recycling and efficient management of materials and energy in order to maintain and improve environmental quality and conserve resources.

An international chemical and advanced materials company, Solvay assists its customers in innovating, developing and delivering high - value, sustainable products and solutions which consume less energy and reduce CO2 emissions, optimize the use of resources and improve the quality of life.

DuPont food packaging materials protect the flavor and quality of a range of foods and beverages, while helping reduce packaging waste and food spoilage.

Throughout the construction process, Rob Mescolotto, founder and owner of Hospitality Construction Services, coordinated with Streetsense to reduce construction costs by sourcing high - quality materials that not only fit into the budget, but brought the design firm's vision to life.

Founding Moms grants you the rights set forth herein, subject to the following conditions: (i) you shall not modify, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise reduce to human - perceivable form all or any part of the Services; (ii) you agree not to submit or transmit any emails or materials through the Services that contain a virus, worm, Trojan horse or any other harmful component; (iii) you shall not obtain or attempt to obtain any data through any means from the Services, except if we intend to provide or make it available to you; (iv) you shall not copy or imitate part or all of the design, layout, or look - and - feel of the Services or individual sections of it, in any form or media; (v) you are responsible for the accuracy and quality of the data and content that you submit; (vi) you shall not submit content that is offensive, including without limitation, bigotry, racism, discrimination, hatred, or profanity; (vii) you will use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to and / or use of the Services, and to notify Founding Moms promptly of any such unauthorized access and / or use; and / or (viii) you shall not use the Services for any unlawful purpose or to violate any federal, state, international law, code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable to the Services provided.

Higher temperatures could destroy the texture of the material, melt a diaper cover's absorbent layer, and reduce its quality and elasticity immensely.

By choosing organic materials for your nursery or kid's room and your home, you can reduce chemical pollutants, improving the quality of air your family breathes - a healthy choice for both your kids and the environment.

Cloth diapers are made from the highest quality of materials helping reduce our environmental impact.

The best baby bottles for gas and colic would be made of high - quality made materials that can withstand heat of bottle warmers and reduce air bubbles.

McDonough Hardwoods, LLC, will utilize state - of - the - art technology to extract the maximum amount of high quality hard wood lumber from each log, which will not only enhance the profitability of the business, but also reduce the overall amount of waste material generated through its operations.

But a major side effect of this type of collection is that while it is convenient for the householder, there are high contamination levels which leads to reduced material quality.

Foams are becoming attractive not only for reduced material consumption, which in turn lowers the cost of production, weight reduction and fuel savings but also; for developing a spectrum of new properties, which are the critical to qualities of specific applications.

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6.3 by 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse by x % globally

I've owned two vehicles whose catalytic converters were recalled due two a couple of reasons: one being the quality of the CC and the other being a reduction in power due to a material building up and reducing airflow.

1/8 turn style; Pressure vacuum type for emission control; Includes 2 keys; With quality lock cylinder; Made from sturdy and long life materials; Features locking mechanism that deters fuel theft and vandalism; Equipped with carefully designed and tested pressure and vacuum relief valves to maintain a specified amount of pressure or vacuum in the tank before relieving; Provides fuel economy and reduces fuel emission; Protects vehicle occupants from gasoline vapors; With 90 - day Stant limited warranty.

Subaru aimed to make interior surfaces out of higher - quality materials and reduce noise in the cabin.

Product contamination, the failure to maintain high standards for product quality, safety and integrity, including raw materials and ingredients obtained from suppliers, or allegations of product quality issues, mislabeling or contamination, even if untrue or caused by our third - party contract manufacturers or raw material suppliers, may reduce demand for our products or cause production and delivery disruptions.

Trigger Treadz utilise a high quality material that provide the gamer with an enhanced gaming experience by helping to reduce the effect of sweaty fingers slipping off the controller triggers in heated gaming sessions and reducing pressure on trigger fingers.

Feldmann craftily reduces the aesthetics of photographic material to their most elemental qualities, and at the same time, asserts their ubiquity.

While it's encouraging to see so many people speaking out against waste and looking to reduce it; I can also understand the concern from many of you that since January, China — one of the largest importers of the UK's recycled materials - is beginning to introduce stricter quality controls, impacting the amount of our recycling it accepts.

A 25 % reduction will help reduce the climate problems and will conserve at least some materials for future generations without seriously damaging our present quality of life.

The future is sustainable development by converting organic waste materials into renewable energy which reduces global warming and improves our quality of life.

The EPA's seminal achievements over almost 50 years include removing lead from gasoline; reducing acid rain to improve water quality; reducing second - hand smoke exposure; improving vehicle efficiency and emission controls; and encouraging a shift to rethinking of wastes as materials.

Be sure your insurance provider is aware of any improvements you make to your home such as a home security system or a roof made of quality weather - resistant material as you might receive a reduced premium.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Enhanced overall testing validity by 45 % through implementation of high quality testing strategies • Reduced average testing time by 10 minutes per candidate by proactive material provision • Received employee of the year, 2012

• Introduced core office systems which resulted in increased efficiency of work processes • Implemented a novel filing system which dynamically assigned library numbers to folders and files • Reorganized the office supplies inventory system, incorporating a module that sounded alarms when the inventory for any item went lower than 30 % • Decreased office supplies cost by $ 58000 by switching from an expensive supplier to a cheaper one who offered the same quality • Set up a core system to organize incoming mail which eliminated distribution hurdles completely • Streamlined the client scheduling system, resulting in increased communication between office and clients • Singlehandedly prepared a plethora of materials, now being used for all workshops and conferences that the company organizes • Introduced and implemented a forms processing system, resulting in a 50 % decrease in processing time • Successfully implemented a client information system, decreasing information pulling time by 80 % • Scheduled 3 meetings and a large annual event simultaneously, without a single evident problem in any of the 4 occasions • Reduced executives» travel expenses by 50 % by incorporating the services of a less expensive travel agent

Selected Accomplishments • Reduced the cost of raw materials $ 50000 per year by bringing onboard a less expensive but quality supplier.

• Reduced non-value-added production time by 12 % • Minimized size - up delays by 8 % by implementing a dynamic system to ensure on - time production delivery • Made recommendations regarding personnel development, safety, bar quality, equipment preservation and cost reductions • Handled material sampling work to ensure conformance to product quality standards • Maintained proper counts of production cycles to ensure that they meet with specified directives • Calibrated machines at the beginning of each shift and troubleshot operations during shifts • Performed preventative and regular maintenance on production equipment and machinery

Scientist / Lab Supervisor • Oversaw team activities including quality control, batch release, and legal compliance • Responsible for team training, work assignments, and overall product development • Developed training materials which cut training time by 50 % while increasing efficacy • Directed investigations regarding corrective actions and preventative actions • Restructured testing process reducing testing time and expense by 50 % • Conducted internal audits to ensure professional and efficient operations • Authored IQ, OQ, and PQ plans, protocols, methods, and summary reports • Reduced batch cycle time from 6 months to 4 weeks by creating of cross functional team • Motivated team members resulting in company loyalty and increased productivity

Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training preduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training preduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training pReduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training pReduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs

Hazeltine Corporation, US Dynamics Corporation (New York, NY) 1986 — 1995 Manager / Supervisory Engineer Program and Software Quality Assurance • Managed and budgeted for Program and Software Quality Assurance department of 24 personnel • Trained quality engineers and testers conducing software testing (load test, regression test, and Performance Test) • Reviewed operation sheets, developed test plans, and inspection instructions for defense electronics and computing products • Performed statistical process control for automated component insertion, web soldering process, and software testing • Led product support team, material review boards, and responded to quality deficiency report • Increased productivity and reduced cost by improving processes and training personnel • Investigated cause of product quality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certifQuality Assurance • Managed and budgeted for Program and Software Quality Assurance department of 24 personnel • Trained quality engineers and testers conducing software testing (load test, regression test, and Performance Test) • Reviewed operation sheets, developed test plans, and inspection instructions for defense electronics and computing products • Performed statistical process control for automated component insertion, web soldering process, and software testing • Led product support team, material review boards, and responded to quality deficiency report • Increased productivity and reduced cost by improving processes and training personnel • Investigated cause of product quality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certifQuality Assurance department of 24 personnel • Trained quality engineers and testers conducing software testing (load test, regression test, and Performance Test) • Reviewed operation sheets, developed test plans, and inspection instructions for defense electronics and computing products • Performed statistical process control for automated component insertion, web soldering process, and software testing • Led product support team, material review boards, and responded to quality deficiency report • Increased productivity and reduced cost by improving processes and training personnel • Investigated cause of product quality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certifquality engineers and testers conducing software testing (load test, regression test, and Performance Test) • Reviewed operation sheets, developed test plans, and inspection instructions for defense electronics and computing products • Performed statistical process control for automated component insertion, web soldering process, and software testing • Led product support team, material review boards, and responded to quality deficiency report • Increased productivity and reduced cost by improving processes and training personnel • Investigated cause of product quality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certifquality deficiency report • Increased productivity and reduced cost by improving processes and training personnel • Investigated cause of product quality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certifquality deficiency, provided corrective actions, and performed vendor certification

The benefits of green homes include: • Lower operational costs than conventional homes due to greater energy and water efficiency, which can result in lower utility bills; • High quality construction, since green label requirements for building materials and techniques often go beyond standard building codes; • More comfortable and stable indoor temperatures; • Healthier indoor air quality; and • Other features that reduce environmental impact such as proximity to parks, shops and transit.