Retail Merchandising and Planning - Strategy Manager Accenture PlcRetail Merchandising and Planning - Strategy ManagerSacramento, CAWe work at the intersection of merchandising strategy, planning process design, and AI-enabled decision making, helping clients across apparel, hardlines, grocery, and specialty retail modernize their operating models and improve performance in demand forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory productivity. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale.
(GCC) Global Capability Center Engineering Senior Manager Accenture Plc(GCC) Global Capability Center Engineering Senior ManagerSacramento, CAAccenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Work closely with solution teams and client stakeholders, define engineering strategies, design scalable product and platform delivery models, and recommend engineering approaches that align with the target operating model and business objectives.
General Manager Pure BarreGeneral ManagerDavis, CaliforniaWe are currently expanding our team in Pure Barre Midland and seeking a qualified General Manager that is focused on driving sales and service excellence for our luxury fitness brand. Directly coordinate with all vendors, ensuring that studio retail/products are stocked with accurate inventory counts.
Public Sector Banking Relationship Manager River City BankPublic Sector Banking Relationship ManagerSacramento, CAExtensive knowledge of all bank products specifically for Public Funds; identifies relationship-expansion opportunities and collaborates with partners to structure, coordinate, and fulfill credit and non-credit solutions, including cash management. Negotiates and structures new and renewed public finance loans; prepares and documents current applications; reviews and analyzes financial data and other relevant information to determine each customer's eligibility for credit.
NewDedicated Logistics Manager Werner EnterprisesDedicated Logistics ManagerSacramento, California$61,900.80–$82,534.40 / yearResponsibilities: Overall Account Management of key factors such as account profitability, revenue generation, invoicing, personnel management, driver turnover, fleet sizing, load planning, and direct /onsite customer interaction. Overall account management of key factors such as account profitability, revenue generation, invoicing, personnel management, driver turnover, fleet sizing, load planning, and direct/on-site customer interaction.
Recruiting Manager (Technology) Robert Half InternationalRecruiting Manager (Technology)Sacramento, CA$70,304–$85,000 / yearAs a Recruiting Manager, your responsibilities will include developing and growing a client base and new business opportunities, introducing our services via video, telephone and in-person meetings with new and existing clients to expand the utilization of our services; recruiting, evaluating and placing technology professionals in full-time positions with our clients; delivering outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates; providing consistent communication and career guidance to candidates; participating in industry trade associations to increase our presence within the local community. PERFORMANCE = REWARD - We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability.
Svp, Commercial Relationship Manager River City BankSvp, Commercial Relationship ManagerSacramento, CAThe Relationship Manager will maintain and grow a deposit/cash management and commercial loan portfolio of secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit in the Commercial Banking group; provides a superior level of customer service to all current and prospective customers. In this role, the Relationship Manager serves as primary point of contact, client advocate, and relationship manager for middle market loans and deposits with loans sizes ranging on average from $2 to $50 million and deposits over $1 million.
VP, Commercial Relationship Manager River City BankVP, Commercial Relationship ManagerSacramento, CAThe Relationship Manager will maintain and grow a deposit/cash management and commercial loan portfolio of secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit in the Commercial Banking group; provides a superior level of customer service to all current and prospective customers. In this role, the Relationship Manager serves as primary point of contact, client advocate, and relationship manager for middle market loans and deposits with loans sizes ranging on average from $2 to $50 million and deposits over $1 million.
Marketing Research Manager Tri Counties BankMarketing Research ManagerRoseville, CA$95,000–$115,000 / yearEstablished in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability. Ensures all activities are compliant with related banking rules and regulations related to advertising, including Unfair Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP), Regulation B, Regulation Z, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Regulation DD.
Kitchen Manager Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLCKitchen ManagerRocklin, CA$70,304–$90,000 / yearDirecting work for Back of House employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules, and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant. At Texas Roadhouse we have a fun culture with flexible work schedules, discounts in our restaurants, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities.
Commercial Portfolio Manager River City BankCommercial Portfolio ManagerSacramento, CAUnder general supervision and in collaboration with relationship management team, maintains a commercial loan portfolio of secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit; provides a superior level of customer service to all current and prospective customers and tracks a variety of systems to ensure compliance with the loan agreement covenants. Follows up on current credits to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, reviews collateral reports to ensure margin requirements are maintained, assesses transaction risk, assigns appropriate risk rating, and takes appropriate action to collect any delinquencies.
General Manager BrandingGeneral ManagerFolsom, CaliforniaProvide fiscal management, including, but not limited to: reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating tax preparation and reserve study updates, and reviewing completed financial statements for accuracy prior to distributing to the Board each month. • This skill set is generally acquired through a combination of a degree in a Business Administration (or related) field, along with (5) years of experience with increasing responsibility in community association management.
Sales Manager (Part Time) Carter's/OshKoshSales Manager (Part Time)Antioch, CA$19.25–$23.25 / hourWhat we love about Carter’s: Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands. You’ll congratulate new parents and grandparents, the first to introduce our new baby essentials, and the first to help prep for the first day of school, and all the big and little moments in their parenting journey.
National Account Sales Manager (West Coast) Keystone Technologies IncNational Account Sales Manager (West Coast)Sacramento, CA$75,000–$130,000 / yearThe National Account Sales Manager works in the End User Vertical Channel to build relationships with the largest multi-site businesses in the U.S and is responsible for building and growing relationships with significant key distributors in the National account space. Develop long-term oriented relationships with specifiers, customers, design build contractors, and end-users through exceptional customer service to drive demand and mindshare.
Community Manager (Affordable) ConAm Management CorporationCommunity Manager (Affordable)Woodland, CA$23–$25 / hourPart timeWho We Are: Founded in 1975, CONAM Management operates in 10 states, across 26 key metropolitan markets, supporting over 60,000 apartment units of both affordable and conventional housing. Lead, mentor, and supervise on-site apartment staff, providing guidance on customer service, leasing, and resident relations to ensure the apartment community operates smoothly.
NewStrategy Global Capability Center Commercial Capabilities Manager Accenture PlcStrategy Global Capability Center Commercial Capabilities ManagerSacramento, CAAccenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Key Responsibilities: Support client origination, sales, and the delivery of GCC setup engagements at headquarters, bringing deep expertise in commercial product development, data strategy, analytics, and insights-driven decision making.
NewVAR Channel Partner Recruitment Manager Intuit IncVAR Channel Partner Recruitment ManagerSacramento, CA$200,500–$271,000 / yearBuild compelling, customized business cases for prospective partners that articulate the revenue opportunity, margin structure, and competitive advantage of Intuit's mid-market program versus alternative ERP channel programs. Serve as Intuit's primary intelligence source on the ERP VAR competitive landscape: program structures, incentive models, and partner sentiment toward Sage, Acumatica, NetSuite, and other competing platforms.
Melon Product Manager Groupe Limagrain Holdings S.A.Melon Product ManagerDavis, CA$83,000–$133,000 / yearOptimize turnover and margin across the product portfolio by setting new product pricing, aligning supply chain expectations with portfolio sales forecasts while actively monitoring portfolio health and rationalizing products to maintain a strong, profitable pipeline. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
Property Manager Avenue5 Residential IncProperty ManagerSacramento, CARespond to resident complaints and issues and serve as liaison to residents and the corporate office regarding the administration of common area maintenance and the enforcement of landlord rules and regulations. Create a climate in which associates want to do their best by leading and communicating a shared vision with associates and providing coaching and development.
Commerce Architecture & Delivery Senior Manager I Agentic Commerce Accenture PlcCommerce Architecture & Delivery Senior Manager I Agentic CommerceSacramento, CAAs an Agentic Senior Manager in Customer Technology Commerce, you will own the architecture, delivery, and scaling of Agentic Commerce implementations, ensuring AI-driven capabilities are production-ready, secure, and tightly integrated with enterprise commerce ecosystems. Within Song, the Customer Technology Commerce practice helps organizations design, build, and scale modern digital commerce ecosystems that deliver personalized, seamless, and intelligent customer experiences.
Senior Agentic Identity Security Manager Accenture PlcSenior Agentic Identity Security ManagerSacramento, CAAlthough no two days at Accenture are the same, your duties as Identity & Access Management (I&AM) Security Manager likely will include: Working directly with clients and Accenture teams leading multi-disciplined global teams to design, implement and operate I&AM solutions. Whether we're defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we will help companies build cyber resilience to grow with confidence.
Oracle Sales Capture Senior Manager Accenture PlcOracle Sales Capture Senior ManagerSacramento, CAInteracts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Oracle transformation strategies and practices. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies.
Industry X- Siemens MES Senior Manager Accenture PlcIndustry X- Siemens MES Senior ManagerSacramento, CABy connecting engineering and manufacturing operations every step of the way - from how products are designed and engineered, sourced and supplied, manufactured, to how they are serviced and renewed, we help them achieve greater productivity, drive growth and meet their sustainability commitments. Help teams design and estimate Siemens MES implementation projects, inclusive of key integrations (examples: shopfloor, ERP, PLM and other systems).
Assistant Manager J Crew Group IncAssistant ManagerDavis, CA$21.50–$27 / hourSupport the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Manager Senior Living Memory Care CommonSpirit HealthManager Senior Living Memory CareSacramento, CABy providing quality care services through its assisted living program, along with the maintenance-free lifestyle available with independent living, residents at Mercy McMahon Terrace are free to focus their energy on living their life to the fullest. With nurses on staff for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the care at Mercy McMahon Terrace goes beyond what many senior communities can provide.
Life Sciences Industry Expert - Supply Chain and Manufacturing SAP/Oracle ERP Senior Manager Leader Accenture PlcLife Sciences Industry Expert - Supply Chain and Manufacturing SAP/Oracle ERP Senior Manager LeaderSacramento, CAWe Are: Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. We work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate.
Enterprise AI Value Strategy Senior Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcEnterprise AI Value Strategy Senior Manager - UtilitiesSacramento, CAYou Are: Our AI and Data Strategy practitioners work to create and execute an organizations business strategy for AI and Data transformation including: defining a compelling industry vision, creating value models, architecting a client's talent strategy, ecosystem partnership approaches, creating scalable operating, and envisioning best-in-class business/technology architecture & roadmaps. We work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate.
NewSAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcSAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Manager - UtilitiesSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Operations and others executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
NewGlobal Consolidations & Accounting Manager - SaaS Education Motion RecruitmentGlobal Consolidations & Accounting Manager - SaaS EducationFolsom, CAThis full-time, onsite position requires 6-8 years of accounting experience, with a focus on consolidation and team leadership. A global SaaS education leader in Folsom, CA is seeking a Manager, Accounting and Consolidations.
SAP EWM Manager - CMT Accenture PlcSAP EWM Manager - CMTSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Supply Chain solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP Product Costing Manager - CMT (High Tech) Accenture PlcSAP Product Costing Manager - CMT (High Tech)Sacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
AI Transformation Senior Manager | Retail | Agentic Commerce Accenture PlcAI Transformation Senior Manager | Retail | Agentic CommerceSacramento, CAThe Work: Shape and deliver Data & AI strategy for Retail: Develop capability POV, offerings and transformation roadmaps integrating retail datasets (POS/Clienteling, loyalty, e-commerce, merchandising, retail execution, supply chain, customer journeys). You are: As a Data & AI Senior Manager for our Commerce Retail at Accenture Song, you will help global and national retailers reinvent marketing, commerce, and customer experience through advanced analytics, data orchestration, and generative AI.
SAP Product Costing Manager - Chemicals & Natural Resources Accenture PlcSAP Product Costing Manager - Chemicals & Natural ResourcesSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP Product Costing / Margin Analysis Manager - Products (CG&S, Life Sciences, Industrial) Accenture PlcSAP Product Costing / Margin Analysis Manager - Products (CG&S, Life Sciences, Industrial)Sacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcSAP Finance Transformation Manager - UtilitiesSacramento, CAAs part of Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice, you'll be delivering major SAP solutions and Utilities-specific capabilities such as customer systems, energy data management, demand response, asset operations, regulatory reporting, Distributed Energy Resources (solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers), and new Utility business models. The Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
Project Accounting Manager Barry-WehmillerProject Accounting ManagerRoseville, CA$95,000–$150,000 / yearBy blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Project Manager - Water and Wastewater SanbellProject Manager - Water and WastewaterRoseville, CA$130,000–$200,000 / yearBy joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry. The successful candidate will transition existing professional relationships and continue to serve past clients in this new position and will enjoy the process of developing new professional relationships that will result in additional profitable work for the company.
SAP EWM Manager - Industrial Accenture PlcSAP EWM Manager - IndustrialSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Supply Chain solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP Intercompany Manager - Life Sciences Accenture PlcSAP Intercompany Manager - Life SciencesSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP Manufacturing Workstream Manager - Aerospace & Defense Accenture PlcSAP Manufacturing Workstream Manager - Aerospace & DefenseSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Supply Chain solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP EPPM/Project Systems Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcSAP EPPM/Project Systems Manager - UtilitiesSacramento, CAThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Operations and Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
Restaurant Manager Cracker Barrel Old Country Store IncRestaurant ManagerRocklin, CA$19.23–$23.53 / hourAs a Restaurant Associate Manager, you'll combine your passion for people and restaurant management skills to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. Our managers are the "something special" that fuels the fires of employees to take pride and comfort in keeping that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality alive.
Customer Enablement Manager, West Evolv Technologies Inc.Customer Enablement Manager, WestSacramento, CA$73,000–$117,000 / yearLead the enablement workstream that ensures customers achieve the outcomes required for renewal, including validating success criteria with decision-makers, reinforcing business value with champions, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed, trained, and confident in their ability to operate and sustain their systems. You will work alongside Senior Customer Enablement Managers and the broader CX team in helping customers onboard successfully, adopt consistently, operate confidently and realize meaningful outcomes from their investment.
Project Manager - Construction Barry-Wehmiller Companies IncProject Manager - ConstructionRoseville, CABy blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
NewCare Manager - Behavioral Health CARE of Southeastern MichiganCare Manager - Behavioral HealthRoseville, CaliforniaRequired skills / education: Qualifies as a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed physician’s assistant, OR a human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field. Knowledgeable of national and local behavioral health, substance use, and prevention statistics and demonstrates the ability to apply current trends to service delivery.
Tolling Industry Management Consulting Senior Manager Accenture PlcTolling Industry Management Consulting Senior ManagerSacramento, CAAccenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Beyond delivery, the Senior Manager actively contributes to identifying, qualifying, and shaping new client opportunities, and plays a visible role in developing the tolling practice by bringing deep domain expertise, innovative thinking, and collaborative leadership to every engagement.
Front Office Manager CU SacramentoFront Office ManagerSacramento, CAPart timeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests and inspires their team to deliver exceptional service. • Partner with the General Manager and Sales team to generate business opportunities, set rate codes, and manage rooming lists.
Field Operations Manager, Via Student Transit Via TransportationField Operations Manager, Via Student TransitSacramento, CA$65,000–$70,000 / yearThis is a high-ownership, boots-on-the-ground role where you'll lead daily operations, tackle real-time challenges, and continuously elevate the student, district, and driver experience in one of Via's fastest-growing and most impactful business lines. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks.
Premier Relationship Manager River City BankPremier Relationship ManagerSacramento, CAThis position is responsible for developing deposit and lending relationships with clients; promoting business for the Bank through relationship building opportunities; maintaining good client relations and referring clients to appropriate staff for new services. The Relationship Manager demonstrates expertise in financial services and acts as a knowledgeable resource for the Bank's most valued clients and potential clients in this area.
Field Operations Manager Via TransportationField Operations ManagerWest Sacramento, CA$65,000–$75,000 / yearOur platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. Turn rider and community feedback into tangible improvements, spotting patterns and collaborating with internal teams to make thoughtful and actionable operational improvements.