11.   A lack of maturity in the fields has raised some concern that the eventual frost could reduce output.

12.   A year-long drought has reduced output in the industry.

13.   All five Japanese carmakers targeted by the U.S. government have taken steps to either reduce output or halt exports of luxury cars.

14.   But OPEC may not be as quick to reduce output as it has in the past.

15.   Cement and automobiles led industries which reduced output in the eight months.

16.   Cocoa producing and consuming nations ended seven days of talks with a plan to reduce output over the next five years in hope of increasing prices.

17.   Concern that freezing temperatures could disrupt operations and reduce output at refineries in Houston also boosted prices, traders said.

18.   Consolidations have become commonplace among labor organizations, which face declining membership as manufacturers reduce output and streamline production through automation.

19.   Copper consumption typically slows during summer in the Northern Hemisphere, as factories close or reduce output for vacations and maintenance.

20.   Cracking steam tubes also represent a major cost to the industry, forcing reactors to shut down for repairs or even permanently reduce power output.