Not exact matches
With the scope and reach
of a political platform, the company publicly declared goals for itself on practically every major social
issue it touches, from local sourcing and carbon emissions to ethical recruiting and the treatment
of workers in its
suppliers» factories.
With supply issues sorted, Doucette thinks Target stands a fighting chance
of winning the back - to - school battle — and may even have an advantage over its competition.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and
suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection
with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection
with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection
with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from
suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be
issued in connection
with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated
with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated
with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
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.
«Our view
of self driving vehicles is it's a supplementary solution to some
of the
issues that we are unable to solve
with existing
supply,» Lim Kell Jay, head
of Grab Singapore, told reporters.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance
of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness
of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance
of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature
of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects
of the adoption, modification or repeal
of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects
of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result
of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics
issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and
supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply
with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations sections
of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
Even though we purchase a limited amount
of meat we are working
with our
suppliers to address concerns about antibiotic use and are looking to collaborate
with others across our industry and in the NGO community to promote best practices on this
issue.
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.
Tesla noted that the shortages from its
suppliers had a negative impact on its first quarter deliveries,
with the
issues lasting much longer than anticipated over the months
of January and February.
If our device could be moved close to where it is needed, but still on the energy producer's side
of that equation, yet just outside the meter, then the energy producers could have millions
of these small devices that they own and operate, because grandma doesn't want to become her own utility company because she has a solar panel, but if the utility companies and energy providers could compete
with each other to have small units that are so close to the loads, they still get the full advantage
of being a
supplier of energy, except
with just millions
of little plants, they can avoid needing transmission lines, distribution lines, substations, et cetera, that everybody is talking about being expensive, unreliable, and subject to
issues.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining
of the Company's vendor base and execution
of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success
of those investments; the integration
of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability
of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure
of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions
with our eCommerce platform, including
issues caused by high volumes
of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including
supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss
of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments
with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality
of our business; and risks associated
with being a controlled company.
OPEC and its allies look set to keep their deal on cutting oil
supplies for the rest
of 2018, five sources familiar
with the
issue said, although some producers are starting to worry that high prices may be giving too much stimulus to rival output.
OPEC and its allies look set to keep their deal on cutting oil
supplies for the rest
of 2018, five sources familiar
with the
issue said, although some producers are Continue Reading
If anything changes
with one
of our
supplier partners, and they begin to have
issues in their data quality or customer service quality, we remove them from the network and add new sources which can become a better fit for you.
On the average, there are no special technology or equipment needed to run an average gutter cleaning services company except for vacuum cleaner
with attachments, white cloth rags, paper towels, bowl cleaner, brooms, dust pan & brush, dry mop, wet mop & bucket, latex gloves, wet floor signs, extension cord, caddy
with handle to keep your
supplies in, cleaning chemical
supplies, detergents and soaps, computers and receipt
issuing machines, Sound System (For playing music), Point
of Sale Machines (POS Machines), CCTV Cameras and Flat Screen TVs.
On the average, there are no special technology or equipment needed to run an average office cleaning services company except for vacuum cleaner
with attachments, white cloth rags, paper towels, toilet brush, toilet bowl cleaner, brooms, dust pan & brush, dry mop, wet mop & bucket, latex gloves, wet floor signs, extension cord, window cleaner, disinfectant cleaner, bathroom cleaner, furniture polish, soft scrub product for sinks, SOS pads, feather duster, high duster, caddy
with handle to keep your
supplies in, cleaning chemical
supplies, detergents and soaps, computers and receipt
issuing machines, Sound System (For playing music), Point
of Sale Machines (POS Machines), CCTV Cameras and Flat Screen TVs.
The main
issues in connection
with consolidation are: the accessibility and the diversity
of supply on the communication market as well as the independence
of information providers.
It is passive not only because it responds largely to
issues generated elsewhere, but because it depends on the university's students and staff to be already
supplied with a fundamental understanding
of the church's mission.
I'm sure the
issue of being shot
with our own or Isreals weapons
supplied to REBELS is
of no concern to you.
I also help people
with nutritional
issues concerning fertility, and often fertility
issues from a purely physical point
of view, have to do
with the bastardization
of nutrition through industrialization and over processing
of the food
supply driven by greed.
A food
supplier with a history
of recalling foods contaminated
with hepatitis is at it again, this time
issuing a nationwide recall
of frozen pomegranate.
I really looked into the WAPF and at the end
of the day
with all
of the other postpartum stuff going on along
with the milk
supply issues, I just couldn't do it.
TNO works
with a comprehensive approach that empowers ingredient
suppliers and food manufacturers to efficiently solve
issues of ingredient, product and process development and reformulation.
The decision to bring in produce by rail has been an important distinction for the companies, mainly because it allows them to avoid many
of the
supply issues that can come
with trucks.
The implementation
of ESCAS — a world first attempt to manage the welfare
of exported livestock along
supply chains beyond our borders where significant welfare
issues had been identified — was a bold move by the then government and an incredible test
of live exporters relationship
with downstream customers,» Mr Crean said.
Under the new proposal from Coles, detailed in a confidential tender
issued last month, the company would raise its own panel
of «approved» field agents who, armed
with a range
of fees negotiated
with Coles, would then go out to food
suppliers to tender for their services.
By Coach Mark Smallwood News that Chipotle pulled pork from many
of its menus, due to an
issue with one
of their
supplier's animal welfare practices, has been blowing up all over the news and social media.
And in each
issue of FE&S» Product Knowledge Guide Quarterly, our editors strive to provide our readers
with a list
of considerations to weigh when purchasing or specifying an equipment or
supply item.
Some
of our
suppliers have expressed a willingness to work
with us on this
issue, some have not.
Bega already has a
supply deal
with ASX - listed Tasmanian organic baby food and infant formula company Bellamy's, which has experienced an eight-fold jump in its share price since listing on the ASX in mid-2014, at an
issue price
of $ 1.
Consultations suggested that increased trust and communication between these two parts
of the value chain is needed to improve efficiency across the
supply chain and limit
issues associated
with scale.
For the last few months I've actually struggled to get hold
of this pasta (they do other bean pasta types in their range too), however I recently went to a vegan food show in London and spoke to the
supplier who said they'd had some
issues with the EU allergy labelling regulations, but all was now sorted now it should be back in UK stores within the next few weeks... Yeah!!
With this combination of visibility and the ability to take action, Ben E. Keith will be able to respond preemptively to cost issues, know which freight it should manage versus suppliers, plan for «what - if» scenarios and continue to provide quality fresh product with higher inventory tu
With this combination
of visibility and the ability to take action, Ben E. Keith will be able to respond preemptively to cost
issues, know which freight it should manage versus
suppliers, plan for «what - if» scenarios and continue to provide quality fresh product
with higher inventory tu
with higher inventory turns.
ARAMARK and HSUS have been collaborating to put in place a plan that would address gestation crate
issues by working
with the company's
suppliers to eliminate the utilization
of crates within their
supply chains.
The campaign event was ignited off the back
of the public and political pressure created by the broadcast
of video images on 60 Minutes
supplied to the media outlet by Animals Australia showing
issues with heat stress related mortalities for sheep, on a 2017 shipment to the Middle East.
For a young researcher who is planning their future career path, the Crawford Fund 2016 Annual Conference was very helpful on providing me
with not only the big picture
of issues along the
supply chain, but also the important networking and potential work opportunities.
GMA looks forward to working
with him on
issues key to keeping America's food the safest and most affordable food
supply in the history
of the world.»
For example, Clem Yates, sourcing and
supply director
of Off - Piste Wines, is going to talk about private label & bulk strategies for importers and distributors and how to meet the store brand challenge, in private label & channel conflict; Andrew Shaw, Group Wine Buying Director, Conviviality PLC will talk about bottled in market strategy and how
suppliers can partner
with Conviviality; Florian Ceschi, Director
of Ciatti Europe will give a detailed statistical analysis
of the current bulk market and will identify opportunities where producers and negociants can take advantage
of; David Richardson, Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director, The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) will speak about regulatory
issues specific to bulk products compared to cased goods.
environmental
issues directly associated
with animal agriculture (such as air pollution and contaminated drainage from factory farming into water
supplies) and to help lessen our over consumption
of resources including land, water, and fossil fuels
On the Rail Line The decision to bring in produce by rail has been an important distinction for the companies, mainly because it allows them to avoid many
of the
supply issues that can come
with trucks.
Further advancements are encouraging adoption
of Industry 4.0 principles in the food sector to facilitate faster, more informed decision making when a labelling or contaminant
issue has occurred, automating data exchanges
with greater transparency throughout the food industry
supply chain.
Coles «does not allow our
suppliers to clip the wings
of birds laying for Coles brand» but does allow for «a bird's beak to be trimmed in order to prevent pecking which can cause welfare
issues in flocks» but a spokesman said it was done «in keeping
with recommendations from the RSPCA».
The BRC Global Standard — used by over 23,000 certified
suppliers in 123 countries — is a leading safety and quality certification program for the food and beverage sector
with certification
issued through a worldwide network
of accredited certifying bodies, including Cert ID.
Industry leaders nationwide trust ArrowStream to proactively manage their
supply chains, dealing
with issues well in advance
of impact.
It is reaffirming its commitment
of refusing to buy foie gras, and will now work
with its chicken and turkey
suppliers to address welfare
issues associated
with genetic selection for rapid growth, which produces chronic pain and a lack
of mobility in the animals.
Although on one occasion they did remove our adult
supply of Sagres beer and replaced it
with the hotel
issued bottled beer!!!
With Evaline my youngest you can hear snorting around us, no he didn't gain weight very much right after I had him which was a concern
of my pediatrician so I thought maybe the
issue was the fat, like the fatty content in my milk or it could have been a lower
supply... but I had two really big breasts.
However, it is very important to make sure that
with a newborn, a baby that is not gaining the proper amount
of weight, or if you are having any
issues with maintaining your milk
supply, that you wake your baby for feedings.
We would have had no problem
with just supplementing
with straight up formula if it would have helped (and ended up switching to just fortified formula eventually because
of allergies and dwindling
supply)-- the reason they were doing the fortified instead
of just extra bottles was because she was too weak / sleepy from her heart
issues to drink enough liquid in the first place for the necessary calories.
Just on the side
issue of lactose intolerance, I know that in my district (and presumably in others) lactose - intolerant kids can request that the district
supply on a daily basis a lactose - free beverage
with their meals.