Production planning was seen as an essential element in improving efficiency. Why might that be the case?

生产计划的编制被认为是提高效率的关键因素，为什么？

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DaimlerChrysler chief executive Juergen Schrempp said Chrysler had made "outstanding progress" in improving efficiency.

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"Their operations in some locations are improving in efficiency and organization, " the U.N.

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The real benefit here will turn out to be in improving the efficiency of the health care system, reducing waits and endlessly repeated forms.

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