The cost of operating a regional or subregional centre is not fixed.

With its high fixed cost structure, UNOPS has found it difficult to operate smaller, transaction intensive services on the basis of full cost recovery.

But these operations are cross subsidising small, under performing portfolios and a high fixed cost base.

The Advisory Committee points out that the amount proposed for absorption ( 3,630,000) represents less than 10 per cent of the estimated cost overrun of 37,404,100.

There is a fixed cost charged for each order placed, regardless of the number of units ordered.

UNOPS will quickly reduce its fixed cost structural base, with most changes to be completed in 2006.

Prices were fixed across the country and recorded in lists to facilitate trading for example a shirt cost five copper deben, while a cow cost 140 deben.

Any future course of action will need to address pricing accuracy and reduce the high fixed cost base.

Both scenarios entail reduction of the fixed cost base of UNOPS and the introduction of new service pricing mechanisms.

Common to both options is the need to promptly implement a series of measures to cut UNOPS fixed cost base.

Potential for absorption in the biennium 2006 2007

Economic Production Quantity model (also known as the EPQ model) determines the quantity a company or retailer should order to minimize the total inventory costs by balancing the inventory holding cost and average fixed ordering cost.

While continuing to provide a range of service lines, UNOPS will rationalize and streamline its corporate and support structures to reduce its fixed cost base, introduce activity based costing, and price its services to ensure full cost recovery.

The financial targets of the International Conference on Population and Development were fixed over 10 years ago, with cost estimates based on experiences as of 1993.

At the other end of the spectrum, many small, transaction intensive portfolios contribute little to the revenue base while adding disproportionately to the fixed cost base.

(c) Increase flexibility by using contractual forms that allow UNOPS to manage peaks of activity without increasing fixed cost capacity, and by hiring versatile, mobile resources.

Up to 11.5 by weight absorption of hydrogen has been achieved.

Nonetheless, an additional amount of 689,800 has been identified for absorption.

And the nose is fixed, the whole animal is fixed.

Capacity building of the PPAF will support operating costs, staff training, technical assistance for various studies and cost of fixed assets. The Fund has a special focus on women.

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(b) Within market tolerance, increase managerial flexibility and alignment of structure with demand by converting fixed costs into project based variable costs where feasible, while containing the overall cost structure.

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Additional requirements are largely attributable to the planned deployment of 26 additional aircraft (6 fixed wing and 20 helicopters), combined with a 16.5 per cent increase in the cost of fuel.

Potassium iodide blocks thyroid absorption of radioactive iodine, an early risk in a nuclear release.

For example, avidin is a protein in egg whites that inhibits the absorption of biotin.

The nicotine is delivered to the bloodstream via absorption by the tissues of the mouth.

The opposite side of the high absorption GDP ratio is an equally high trade deficit.

Given the significant absorption already taken into account in setting the level of additional conference servicing requirements related to new mandates, as well as the related recommendations of the Advisory Committee, further capacity for absorption is extremely limited.

Gross fixed capital formation.

Fixed line telephone service

Protocol concerning fixed platforms

This is slowing the absorption into the economy of the excess resources in the construction industry.

My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed I will sing and give praise.

Option 2 maintains the current wider range of service offerings, but proposes cuts to its fixed costs, rationalization of its structures, and a phasing out of portfolios where full cost recovery is not achievable.

Adam Grosser So 29 years ago, I had this thermo teacher who talked about absorption and refrigeration.

But in most circumstances it accounts for less than that because of its limited absorption and digestibility.

The absorption capacity of Hafun had been reached, and on average, fishermen are wealthier than most Somalis.

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I fixed the bike yesterday.

I fixed the bike yesterday.

Coffee consumption can lead to iron deficiency anemia by interfering with iron absorption, especially in mothers and infants.

For 150 years, absorption chillers have been used to make ice (before the electric light bulbs were invented).