At the very least, the reports will likely lead to heavy price-cutting that will cut into earnings going forward.
An expert witness testifying on behalf of the plaintiffs - the US Department of Justice and the US states affected by the spill - countered that the disaster was a direct result of poor management and heavy cost-cutting at BP.
Steering and braking could also be controlled electronically and operated by tiny electric motors, in theory at least, so cutting the need for heavy metal brakes and pedals.
It makes it nearly impossible for energy heavy companies to reduce electric power costs, cutting into margins and affecting growth.
The oil money is going to come in handy in the Conservancy's efforts to protect land from clear-cutting, strip malls and other heavy development.
Government agencies and city councils have equipped managers and other heavy meeting-goers with tablets with the goal of cutting down on the number of printed memos and presentations.
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The storm has brought high winds and heavy rain, toppling trees and power lines through the region and cutting electricity to about 200, 000 homes.
The 400PT is a heavy monster that won't slide around the floor and it has cutting-edge electronics that measure heart rate, calorie burn and power output by the watt.
Cutting down on the burden of moving mountains of paper bills and heavy coins could conceivably save a bundle in cost-sensitive businesses like gas and fast food.
An engineer who joined Toshiba in 1953 and rose up the ranks to head the heavy equipment division and later to oversee finance and production, Sato embarked on a cost-cutting exercise and moved to restructure the sprawling company.
Despite cutting legacy costs through mergers, consolidation and restructuring, European carriers are still facing the heavy hand of regulation and government, adds Tyler.
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