1.   Auto sales, for example, remain weak as manufacturers trimmed their production targets.

2.   But if fuel cells are to compete with other forms of power generation, Freeman insists that manufacturers must trim costs and boost reliability.

3.   Japanese manufacturers have been trimming their work forces, previously as part of streamlining efforts and now under the pretext of corporate restructuring.

4.   On the other hand, car sales in July were poor and manufacturers have been trimming their payrolls.

5.   Signs that manufacturers are trimming production and that retailers are having trouble attracting holiday shoppers have a cheery side for investors.

6.   That way, the dealers make more money even though the manufacturer has trimmed their margins on the cars.

7.   With considerable effort, Japanese manufacturers have trimmed costs to remain competitive.