Tool planning is to determine the number of tools in each workstation for achieving some objectives.

所谓机台规划，是决定工厂每一个工作站的机台数量以达成预定的目标。

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And as a planning tool, it can help guide a business around problems.

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This planning tool will provide a rolling picture of cash flow in any given month.

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The planning tool outlines IPv6 preparedness issues, such as the technical needs associated with deployment.

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Mr. McClatchy helped him turned his electronic calendar into an effective planning tool.

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