Sentences with phrase «with operational initiatives»

Marcato believes the refranchising strategy, along with operational initiatives, could boost BWW's profit margins and lead to a potential tripling of BWW's stock price.

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It got there by introducing Panera 2.0 a few years ago, an initiative that was meant to improve the experience at Panera's cafes by adding technology and operational improvements to help keep up with high transaction volumes.

Special items include expenses resulting directly from our business combinations and / or global restructuring, quality and operational excellence initiatives, including employee termination benefits, certain contract terminations, consulting and professional fees, dedicated project personnel, asset impairment or loss on disposal charges, certain litigation matters, costs of complying with our deferred prosecution agreement and other items.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

We also work closely with founders and management teams to identify organic growth initiatives by driving operational best practices, while also combing for add - on strategic acquisitions to further accelerate that development.»

Examples of forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding the Company's plans, assumptions, expectations, beliefs and objectives with respect to store openings and closings; product introductions; sales; sales growth; sales trends; store traffic; retail prices; gross margin; operating margin; expenses; interest and other expenses, net; effective income tax rate; net earnings and net earnings per share; share count; inventories; capital expenditures; cash flow; liquidity; currency translation; growth opportunities; litigation outcomes and recovery related thereto; the collectability of amounts due under financing arrangements with diamond mining and exploration companies; and certain ongoing or planned product, marketing, retail, manufacturing, information systems development, upgrades and replacement, and other operational and strategic initiatives.

Whether you are looking to launch a new operational effectiveness initiative, implement a new business process, revitalize your strategic plan, or solve a complex challenge with your manufacturing or service delivery operations, I provide clients with a trusted advisor, strategist, and planning partner to develop a process and methodology for a successful implementation that delivers results.

«We look forward to working with them by providing capital, KKR's global resources and operational expertise to further strengthen Sunner's market leadership, contribute to China's food safety initiatives and bring safe and high - quality chicken to Chinese consumers.»

He said the company's focus in the second half of the financial year was to continue to make revenue and margin gains in its existing operational businesses while expanding its revenue base with a number of initiatives.

Operational initiatives including enhanced police patrols, baggage inspections and public awareness programs have been implemented with the cooperation of other stakeholders.

Other initiatives in their school improvement plan (PDF) included Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an operational framework for implementing practices and interventions to improve academic and behavioral outcomes, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college readiness system with research - based methods for elementary through postsecondary students.

Since joining The Mind Trust in 2016, White has led The Mind Trust's partnership with the Relay Graduate School of Education's National Principals Academy Fellowship and has developed several groundbreaking initiatives that provide educators across Indianapolis with expert instructional, operational, and executive leadership support.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

At Hanover, Ms. Chardavoyne will be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of Information Technology, Retail Banking, and Operational initiatives that align with Hanover's corporate objectives.

We work with our companies to increase long term corporate value for all of our stakeholders and shareholders utilizing Steel Partners Operational Excellence Programs, the Steel Partners Purchasing Council, Steel Partners Corporate Services, balance sheet improvements, capital allocation policies and growth initiatives.

Many veterinarians lack the time to fully implement operational improvements and new initiatives because they are often overwhelmed with clinical care and basic practice management tasks.

A total of more than 100 special operational initiatives were developed to efficiently serve the fans and delegations, and maintain service quality for all passengers travelling with the airline in the months of August and September.

The company has invested R$ 20 million in the operation, with R$ 15 million allocated for special operational initiatives and R$ 5 million to resolving potential contingencies.

«Our development objectives align closely with our ongoing operational initiative on the environment and sustainable hotel operations across our portfolio.»

Lawyers with extensive government contacts and experience in policy development and lobbying with respect to state and federal legislative and administrative initiatives impacting the life sciences (including tort reform, importation, trade regulation, controlled substance restrictions, Medicare reform, Medicaid reform, and other access, reimbursement and operational hurdles).

Equipped with proven track record of success in business - to - business sales along with the ability to implement operational initiatives that increase productivity, client service, and overall performance.

Drove sales and operational initiatives aligned with national corporate objectives while managing costs, profitability, staff requirements, and accounts receivables

My organization and presentation skills, combined with my professional attitude, have allowed me to successfully complete all operational administrative initiatives.

It is with your organization that I offer my extensive Global Business Development experience, Project and Operational Management expertise, innovative and creative business planning and execution, and sound P&L and Budget Management initiatives, demonstrating creative and successful process improvement methodologies.

Provide finance support with strategic and operational initiatives.

I have a proven track record of producing sustainable increases in operational support initiatives and equipment troubleshooting excellence I am able to work with engineers to determine requirements and formulate solutions.

I possess well - developed personnel leadership abilities, and am familiar with hiring, training, and putting together top notch teams able to optimize sales and operational awareness, establish customer - centric service and support initiatives, and implement procedural methodologies for new and improved business models.

It is with your organization that I offer my extensive Business Management career experience and Operational expertise, innovative and creative business planning and execution, and sound P&L and Budget Management initiatives, demonstrating creative and successful process improvement methodologies.

With strong communication skills and significant insight into detailed project and operational initiatives, I feel that I am a knowledgeable and qualified candidate.

-- Providing secretarial and clerical support for the school along with resolving operational issues — Taking initiative to solve the problems — Providing information and assistance to staff, students, parents and visitors — Performing bookkeeping and accounting duties where necessary — Monitoring school system security and key controls — Coordinating special projects — Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment

Operations Manager — Ervine Corporation, Littleton, CO — October 2014 — Present • Oversee the daily tasks and operational directives of four different departments • Analyze and utilize research, statistics, benchmarks, and forecasts to create long - term plans that comply with organizational objectives • Develop budgets for departmental programs that utilize resources optimally and minimize waste • Train and educate other leaders on initiatives and goals, and monitor progress each quarter to report to executive management.

Skills • Motivated team player and enthusiastic leader • Financially inclined to understand the structure and execution of departmental budgets • Strong communicator with proven interpersonal and listening skills • Service - oriented to understand customer needs and specifications • Organized, decisive, and creative to develop meaningful initiatives • Skilled researcher to effectively analyze, create, and modify operational policies • Integrity - driven to maintain the company's vision and brand

Broad based experience as a marketing specialist and administrative coordinator with innovative marketing initiatives and creative operational techniques.

Top international performer with the big - picture vision, leadership, and tenacity to successfully organize any assigned initiative, captures the interest of all trainees and peers, and accelerates and executes all strategic training, budgeting and operational initiatives.

Competent in hotel budgeting and forecasting, monitoring and developing staff performances, overseeing service quality and operational efficiency and monitoring sales and marketing initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Dynamic and forward - thinking Information Technology Management Professional with 15 + years of experience achieving significant operational improvement and cost reduction through innovative IT - oriented initiatives.

Performed and managed operational functions with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Strategic Operational Practices Enterprise Process Improvement Executive Mentoring P&L and Budget DOD Accomplished passionate communicative cross functional executive with over 15 years of cross-vertical achievement revolutionizing organizations by leading change for national and global initiatives.

Strategic, hands - on financial leader, highly skilled in driving financial and operational initiatives in manufacturing companies with $ 85 Million to $ 4.5 Billion in revenue, with broad exposure and leadership in marketing, operations, and information technology.

Mr. Vachon is an experienced highly motivated executive with a successful track record in senior management leading large US Federal Government procurement contracts and multi-national operational initiatives.

Operational Controller with a solid grasp of Medicare Part B and Medi - Cal regulations, cost containment and human capital requirements that serve as the foundation of tactical initiatives, strategic business plans and performance management platforms that ensure viability in challenging economic climates.

Operational EIPC Program Manager with a solid grasp of sustainable resource planning, cost containment and energy and transmission resource planning requirements that serve as the foundation of tactical initiatives, strategic energy planning and performance management platforms that ensure viability in a volatile and challenging economic climate.

Detail - oriented, with expertise in multitasking, performing service and support functions that include quality assurance initiatives, conflict resolution, and operational support.

Dynamic, high - energy and experienced Retail General Management professional with numerous years of operational efficiency and process improvement performance, with demonstrated track record of leading innovative store and product «branding» initiatives and customer acquisition strategies.

Operational CFO with a solid grasp of emerging technologies, cost containment and human capital requirements that serve as the foundation of tactical initiatives, strategic business plans and performance management platforms that ensure viability in a volatile and challenging economic climate.

Brand Marketing and Promotional Design — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing brand promotion strategies through the tactical assessment and analysis of target markets, clients, and consumers Manage all aspects of publication and promotional media design, including content development, pre-promotional material utilization, budgetary considerations, and deadline adherence Monitor all campaigns from initiation to completion, executing changes and modifications as needed to ensure program success Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, theme development, and process optimization Measure the success of marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics, ROI considerations, and related data, ensuring the maximization of competitive abilities while providing regular and ad - hoc reporting to both and clients Partner with advertising operations and other teams as needed to troubleshoot delivery issues and optimize campaign performance within the limits of available material and resource inventories as well as related logistical concerns Utilize talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit, soliciting creative materials from internal teams and external agencies per established specifications Screen and test submitted materials to ensure compliance with technical considerations and client specifications Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner while communicating status updates across all teams, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, relationship development, and program success Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, and the respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to ensure client satisfaction, timely implementation, and operational efficiency

Web Marketing and Analytics Consulting — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing marketing strategies through strategic target audience assessment and analysis Collaborate in all phases of strategic project planning and automation with senior - level management, including dashboard development, tracking code implementation, campaign execution, and report scheduling Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, and process optimization Measure the success of website and online marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics and evaluating the digital marketing maturity level, ensuring highest competitive abilities versus industry competitors Validate all data capturing processes and report populations with respective web analytics tools, ensuring the quality and integrity of all data within system as well as all generated reports Utilize experience in BFS, consumer goods, high - tech products / services, media, and digital marketing tools, along with related talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Perform A / B and multivariate testing as well as behavior and outcome metrics analyses, reporting results in a clear, accurate, and meaningful manner to clients and management Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and relationship development Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the product and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency