Project Consultant 2 Johnson Service GroupProject Consultant 2Birmingham, ALJohnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for an degreed Project Consultant experienced in DOT permitting and agreements, to fill an onsite contract position in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The permitting responsibilities involve assisting the company DOT coordinators with assembling, reviewing, submitting, tracking, and communicating permit statuses to internal work groups in the transmission and fiber organizations of the company.
Leasing Consultant Agent Integral Group LLCLeasing Consultant AgentBirmingham, ALThey handle the leasing process in the community, including answering the telephone, scheduling appointments with prospective residents, qualifying prospective residents, showing the community, and leasing available apartment homes. Primary Responsibility: Leasing Consultants are customer service specialists and are typically the first touch point for customers; they are expected to provide excellent customer service experience for all residents, guests, and other customers.
NewParts Consultant Weisiger Group IncParts ConsultantBirmingham, ALThe Parts Consultant is responsible for triaging parts requests, investigating material numbers and availability, creating sales and service orders to meet customer requirements, and communicating customer requirements to the procurement team. LiftOne invests in people, facilities and innovative technology as part of the essential role we play in supporting our country's supply chain and enabling critical goods to be delivered to homes and businesses.
NewStrategic Communications Consultant Manulife Financial CorpStrategic Communications ConsultantALRemote$92,475–$160,290 / yearThe Strategic Communications Consultant partners with clients and internal teams to design and deliver communication strategies that help participants save, invest, and prepare for retirement with greater confidence. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
SAP Finance Consultant- Product Costing Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPSAP Finance Consultant- Product Costing ManagerAL$99,000–$232,000 / yearAs a SAP Finance Consultant- Product Costing Manager, you will specialize in providing consulting services for SAP finance applications, analyzing client requirements, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for seamless integration and utilization of SAP finance applications. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy .
NewCloud Security Senior Consultant - M365 DeloitteCloud Security Senior Consultant - M365Birmingham, ALFull timeThis will include: Function as senior onshore engineer/consultant for the following Microsoft technologies: Purview, Intune, Sentinel, Security Copilot, Entra ID, Defender for Office, Defender for Endpoints and Servers, Defender for Vulnerabilities, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender XDR and SCCM. 4+ years of hands-on technical experience with Microsoft 365 enterprise-level messaging and collaboration services (Teams, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, O365 administration and setup) in implementation and operations.
Tax Consultant II, Internal Tax Team - Federal Direct Tax DeloitteTax Consultant II, Internal Tax Team - Federal Direct TaxBirmingham, ALFull timeThe Federal Direct Tax team within the US Firms Tax ("USFT") group of the Deloitte US Firms is responsible for analyzing and computing book-tax differences, calculating federal taxable income, and the preparation of the Deloitte US Firms' federal partnership returns. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
NewStrategy & Transformation Senior Consultant DeloitteStrategy & Transformation Senior ConsultantBirmingham, ALFull timeIn this role, you will drive workstreams within the large-scale Finance Transformation program, enabling a human-led, AI-powered finance ecosystem, as well as other high-priority strategic efforts to create meaningful impact across the firm while building deep relationships with senior Finance stakeholders Recruiting for this role ends on August 15th 2026. Join Deloitte's Finance Transformation group as Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation, partnering directly with the CFO and Finance leadership to design and execute the programs that define the future of Finance at Deloitte.
Special Assets Consultant - Midland The PNC Financial Services Group IncSpecial Assets Consultant - MidlandBirmingham, ALIn addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Loan Support Consultant - Bank Servicing - Midland The PNC Financial Services Group IncLoan Support Consultant - Bank Servicing - MidlandBirmingham, ALIn addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Human Resources Technology Consultant Regions Financial CorpHuman Resources Technology ConsultantBirmingham, ALJob Description: At Regions, the Human Resources Technology Consultant applies knowledge of Human Resources (HR) systems and the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) field to recommend and implement effective and scalable solutions to stakeholder requests and can bring forth new ideas and identify ways to improve processes. The HR Technology Consultant works with all stakeholders of any project or initiative and is responsible for managing HRIS projects through effective planning, requirements-gathering, designing, scoping, estimating, configuring, test scenario developing/coordinating, and deploying.
Customer Success Consultant (Remote) Cengage LearningCustomer Success Consultant (Remote)Pennsylvania, ALRemote$67,000–$87,100 / yearCengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. Cengage's Higher Education business, Cengage, supports learning and student success by providing materials and digital solutions to faculty and students enrolled in two-year, four-year and vocational programs.
Customer Success Consultant Cengage LearningCustomer Success ConsultantPennsylvania, AL$67,000–$87,100 / yearCengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Remote Benefits Consultant Symmetry Financial GroupRemote Benefits ConsultantBirmingham, AlabamaRemoteSuccess here requires strong self-leadership, personal accountability, and the drive to manage your time and performance independently—while still having the support, training, and mentorship to help you win. In this role, you’ll play a meaningful part in helping individuals and families find the right insurance solutions to protect their future and gain lasting peace of mind.
Senior Consultant, US Global Strategy DeloitteSenior Consultant, US Global StrategyBirmingham, ALFull timeThe Clients, Strategy, & Growth organization is responsible for shaping and developing organization-wide strategies that enable businesses to lead and grow in dynamic markets, leveraging data-driven insights and deep industry specialization to anticipate disruption, spark innovation, and design strategies that create impact across clients, enterprises, functions, and ecosystems. The US Global Strategy team focuses on guiding the US Firms choices and decision making on global topics, aiding in building relationships across the network, and shaping key initiatives that will enhance our ability to seamlessly serve clients across borders.
Epic Willow Senior Consultant DeloitteEpic Willow Senior ConsultantBirmingham, ALFull timeThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The Team AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Leasing Consultant Dasmen ResidentialLeasing ConsultantHoover, AlabamaAccompanies prospects to model homes and apartments and discusses size and layout of rooms, available facilities, such as swimming pool and saunas, location of shopping centers, services available, and terms of the lease. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
NewEntry Level Outside Sales Consultant Alleviation Enterprise LLCEntry Level Outside Sales ConsultantJasper, AlabamaWeekly draw pay option plus commissions (no caps and short sales cycle-3 business days) as well as monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock share bonuses, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions. Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years post-high school work experience (candidates within 6 months of degree completion or less than 4 years of professional work experience with relevant sales or athletic background will be considered).
Loan Support Consultant - Special Servicing - Midland The PNC Financial Services Group IncLoan Support Consultant - Special Servicing - MidlandBirmingham, ALPNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Applies advanced specialty product knowledge to the day-to-day servicing of a portfolio of commercial real estate loans with high complexity or elevated borrower relationships to include increased communication and automony.
Investment Sales Consultant Spartan AffiliatesInvestment Sales ConsultantBirmingham, ALFull timeTiered commission includes a $750 fee for sales closed from third-party referral sources, $1250 for sales closed from provided leads and $3000 for sales closed from self-sourced leads which are expected to represent 75% of lead volume. As an Investment Consultant , you will work closely with potential clients from initial contact through closing, managing relationships and helping drive revenue growth through exceptional customer service and strategic sales efforts.
Sales Consultant SwitchSales ConsultantBirmingham, AlabamaHe/she is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales quotas/goals, maintaining a continuous prospecting system, and maintaining current knowledge of all products, services, and marketing/sales skills. If you’re seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!
Loan Support Consultant - Insurance Servicing - Midland The PNC Financial Services Group IncLoan Support Consultant - Insurance Servicing - MidlandBirmingham, ALIn addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Loan Support Consultant - Complex Loans - Midland The PNC Financial Services Group IncLoan Support Consultant - Complex Loans - MidlandBirmingham, ALAs a Loan Servicing Analyst Consultant within PNC's Complex Loan Administration team, this position is primarily responsible for servicing a complex commercial real estate portfolio with active cash management activities in compliance with related servicing agreements, loan documents, policies and procedures and applicable regulations. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
Commercial Security Consultant Everon LLC.Commercial Security ConsultantPelham, ALPosition Summary: The Commercial Sales Consultant is a sales representative that specializes in growing customer verticals within commercial intrusion, fire, access control, surveillance products and services. Company Overview: At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference - for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect.
NewProduct Consultant DaxkoProduct ConsultantBirminghamRemoteFrom small studios to the largest associations, we help thousands of fitness businesses streamline operations, enhance member experiences, and drive sustainable revenue growth. You'll own the relationship from implementation through long-term adoption, combining consulting, training, and hands-on problem-solving to make sure every customer gets real value from their investment.
US Global | Chinese Services Group | Project Management Senior Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdUS Global | Chinese Services Group | Project Management Senior ConsultantBirmingham, AL$84,300–$173,300 / yearOur purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Entry Level Outside Sales Consultant Executive Financial Partners LLCEntry Level Outside Sales ConsultantBirmingham, AlabamaMeet with business owners and decision-makers to understand their needs and present tailored supplemental insurance solutions that protect their employees and strengthen their benefits package. Our mission is to equip individuals with the training and resources to succeed while making a real difference in the lives of families, employees, and business owners.
NewCommercial Card Client Technology Consultant Regions Financial CorpCommercial Card Client Technology ConsultantHoover, ALIn partnership with our sales and implementation teams, this role helps to identify the best solutions to support evolving client technology and infrastructure changes, and helps to document business requirements and modifications to ensure a smooth delivery of Regions' recommended solutions. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law.
Entry Level Sales Consultant Summit Business GroupEntry Level Sales ConsultantBessemer, AlabamaAs an Entry Level Direct Sales Associate at Summit, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing connections with business owners and key decision-makers within small to medium-sized businesses. Your mission, once fully trained, will be to hit the ground running, independently navigating your sales territory, engaging directly with clients, and showcasing why Summit's insurance solutions stand out from the crowd.
NewSales Consultant Summit Business GroupSales ConsultantBirmingham, AlabamaWe will train you to call on small and medium-sized businesses that operate in a variety of industries, meeting face-to-face with business owners and decision-makers to offer some of the industry's best supplemental insurance products and services to them and their employees. You will work with business owners, benefits managers, and their employees individually at times; other times, you will give product presentations with employee groups as large as 50-100+ people.
Sr. Performance Assurance Consultant Schneider Electric SESr. Performance Assurance ConsultantBirmingham, ALWhen performing job site visits the employee will encounter moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Azure Security Consultant Aprio Technologies, Inc.Azure Security ConsultantBirmingham, ALAprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. As a Microsoft Security Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge Microsoft tools, support high-impact compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and CMMC, and help shape the security posture of both public and private sector organizations.
Design Consultant Gabriella White LLCDesign ConsultantPelham, ALAs a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. As a Design Consultant at Gabriella White, you will do more than sell furniture; you will help clients craft spaces that reflect their lives, style, and stories.
NewParts Consultant Weisiger GroupParts ConsultantBirmingham, ALThe Parts Consultant is responsible for triaging parts requests, investigating material numbers and availability, creating sales and service orders to meet customer requirements, and communicating customer requirements to the procurement team. LiftOne invests in people, facilities and innovative technology as part of the essential role we play in supporting our country's supply chain and enabling critical goods to be delivered to homes and businesses.
Organizational Effectiveness Consultant Encompass Health CorpOrganizational Effectiveness ConsultantBirmingham, ALUsing a consulting mindset and a systems-thinking approach, this role assesses organizational needs, designs and deploys enterprise and local solutions, and influences leaders to adopt evidence‑based practices that strengthen team effectiveness and organizational capability. The Consultant partners closely with Regional HR Vice Presidents (RHRVPs), HR Directors (HRDs), and other enterprise leaders to guide strategy alignment, facilitate high‑impact team interventions, and support change efforts that enable business objectives.
Litigation Consultant | Auto | Remote Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.Litigation Consultant | Auto | RemoteALRemote$80,000–$85,000 / yearSkills: technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery, excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, analytical and interpretive skills, strong organizational skill, excellent negotiation skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution.
Power and Utilities OT Operational Technology-Senior Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdPower and Utilities OT Operational Technology-Senior ConsultantBirmingham, AL$105,400–$207,800 / yearDemonstrate ability to with identify and address client needs: building solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the manager. Locations include: Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Memphis, Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso, Seattle.
Microsoft D365 F&O Sr Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdMicrosoft D365 F&O Sr ConsultantAL$116,000–$229,100 / yearLead the activities of one of the project's workstreams (Deloitte and Client personnel), which may include things such as planning the activities of the workstream, leading design and refinement sessions, configuration of D365, coordinating cross-functional activities where interaction with other workstreams is needed, maintaining documentation and statistics on the workstream's progress, oversight of the workstream's testing activities, and management of Risks, Actions, Issues and Decisions related to your team. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities.
Workday Adaptive Planning Sr Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdWorkday Adaptive Planning Sr ConsultantAL$116,000–$229,100 / yearAdditional duties may include: coordination of schedules, creation of documentation and collateral, creation and execution of test / use cases, configuration of Workday software, assisting with prioritization and sequencing of the workstream's efforts and assisting project leadership as required. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities.
Workday Supply Chain - Sr Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdWorkday Supply Chain - Sr ConsultantBirmingham, AL$116,000–$229,100 / yearAs a Workday Supply Chain Management Sr Consultant, you will lead project workstreams, identify and document business requirements, provide functional design, prototyping (including scenario design, flow mapping), testing, user training, defining support procedures. Experience defining systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines Ability to work independently, manage small engagements or parts of large engagements.
Workday Financials Sr Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdWorkday Financials Sr ConsultantAL$116,000–$229,100 / yearExperience defining systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines Ability to work independently, manage small engagements or parts of large engagements. Additional duties may include: coordination of schedules, creation of documentation and collateral, creation and execution of test / use cases, configuration of Workday software, assisting with prioritization and sequencing of the workstream's efforts and assisting project leadership as required.
Onshore Oracle Retail Cloud Functional Lead/Senior Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdOnshore Oracle Retail Cloud Functional Lead/Senior ConsultantBirmingham, AL$115,000–$150,000 / yearJoin our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions. Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and / or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management.
Organizational Development Consultant (Remote) Morley Companies, IncOrganizational Development Consultant (Remote)ALRemoteComfort with physical aspects of facilitation and events as needed (presenting to groups in person or virtually; moving easels / sign boards / small supply boxes via lifting or cart). Facilitate associate and leadership development programs, including compliance-required programs and programs built for specific business needs.
Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSenior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and TransformationBirmingham, AL$93,000–$171,300 / yearOur purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Expert Support Consultant - H Altera Digital Health IncExpert Support Consultant - HALRemoteAny offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. Work independently to troubleshoot medium to high-severity issues by gathering pertinent information from clients and delivering effective resolutions.
Senior Bus Analytics Consultant The PNC Financial Services Group IncSenior Bus Analytics ConsultantBirmingham, AL$60,000–$150,000 / yearAnalytical Thinking, Atlassian JIRA, Business Intelligence (BI), Change Requests, Concept Development, Create User Stories, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integration, Market Research, Performance Metrics, Qualitative Research, ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM), Strategic Planning. Leverages complex analytical tools to provide business and technical expertise for the analytics process, tools and useful applications across multiple functions or business units to create data driven solutions.
Senior Consultant SCNO Windchill PLM Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSenior Consultant SCNO Windchill PLMBirmingham, AL$116,200–$229,100 / yearOur purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Consultant, Functional Transformation SAP Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdConsultant, Functional Transformation SAPAL$82,600–$162,800 / yearJoin our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities.
Senior Consultant, Functional Transformation SAP Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSenior Consultant, Functional Transformation SAPAL$110,700–$218,300 / yearJoin our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions. 4+ years of experience working in regulated environments and producing or governing enterprise resource planning implementation deliverables, including solution design documentation, configuration rationale, test artifacts, cutover plans, and deployment readiness materials.
Salesforce Certinia Senior Consultant Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdSalesforce Certinia Senior ConsultantBirmingham, ALWe are seeing growing opportunity to help our clients implement Certinia PSA and Services Estimator in many sectors where stronger Project and Resource Management capabilities are critical to connecting sales and services processes and supporting more mature operational management and invoicing and accounting processes. During the implementation, you will guide our clients to increase their awareness of the resources required to meet the needs of future opportunities, to understand the profitability of their operations and to help them optimise the occupancy levels of their resources so that their activities become more efficient.