Efficiency Quotations

Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.

The growth that we want is one that brings real benefits to the people, raises quality and efficiency of development, and contributes to energy conservation and environmental protection.

I knew I could control one thing, and that is my time and my hours and my effort and my efficiency.

Corn ethanol can help in the short term, but it has serious limitations, and none of this is going to work if we don't dramatically improve the efficiency of our cars and trucks.

We don't want the efficiency of the federal government and the compassion of the IRS to run our health care.

The outgrowth of conservation, the inevitable result, is national efficiency

Secrecy is the enemy of efficiency, but don't let anyone know it.

Investors covet past improvements but also always believe pricing unimaginable future creativity and efficiency gains is Pollyannaish. And they're always wrong. Bet on it.

The efficiency of God may be understood as either creation or providence.

During periods of extreme fear or greed, you don't have the proper balance between those two to generate market efficiency and you get extremes in behavior.

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

I had just come off doing a lot of commercials when I did 'Go,' so a part of the fast pace and efficiency comes from the discipline I had to learn from telling stories in 25-second increments, and that type of discipline is insane.

I will be ruthless in cutting out waste, streamlining structures and improving efficiency.

I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty.

Customers require the effective integration of technologies to simplify their workflow and boost efficiency.

The myth of fascist efficiency has deluded many people.

But it is also clear that left entirely untouched by public policy, the capitalist system will produce more inequality than is socially healthy or than is necessary for maximum efficiency.

We need a number of solutions - we need more efficiency and conservation. Efficiency is a big one. I think car companies need to do a lot better in producing more efficient cars. They have the technology, we just need to demand them as consumers.

I don’t like a man to be too efficient. He’s likely to be not human enough.

Freud had a gene for inefficiency, and I think I have a gene for efficiency.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

On June 23, 1864, Ambrose Bierce was in command of a skirmish line of Union soldiers at Kennesaw Mountain in northern Georgia. He'd been a soldier for three years and, in that time, had been commended by his superiors for his efficiency and bravery during battle.

The other thing I would say about Vince Young is he just had the highest passing efficiency of any quarterback in the country. We're very complicated with what we do offensively, and he's won 30 and lost two. He would have graduated next fall.

The positives of the expansion are many. Expanding the ICU and ED is vital in terms of adding necessary space, enhancing patient privacy and improving efficiency and quality of health care delivery.

We believe that the power and efficiency of the MT30 gas turbine propulsion system is ideally suited to larger LNG carriers travelling on longer journeys, ... The process has gone extremely smoothly thanks to Lloyd's Register Asia's input.

When you think about things like power efficiency or performance or Internet connectivity as major technology areas where you have multiple investments, multiple products - security is like that.

We appreciate what the commission has done. It's a tough job and it's a good step towards ensuring that the final recommendations increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our military structure.

When we go from single core to dual core, and dual to quad core, we get huge performance increases. When you look at the power efficiency and the response of the computing workload, you get the benefit.

Union Pacific has been a bit behind the other railroads in improving efficiency and the fruits of its efforts to catch up are beginning to show.

With their merchandising savvy and competitive drive, these three talented executives will be instrumental in improving our ability to serve our customers with product selection and pricing that leads the industry, while building operational efficiency for our shareholders,

With the rising costs of oil, the issue of energy efficiency has never been more important.

With the plan in place to improve efficiency and reduce overcapacity as well as fixed costs, and the acceleration of an extraordinary product offensive representing 45 significant new products over the next five years, we are confident our European operations are driving toward sustained profitable growth.

With the NCP5603, ON Semiconductor is expanding its white LED driver portfolio, offering the first in a series of high efficiency charge pump-based solutions targeted at cell phone form factors that have critical space constraints. This series offers engineers high efficiency charge pump solutions with maximum flexibility in terms of output current control, short circuit protection, highly accurate current matching for backlighting and camera flash, while house in small, low profile DFN packages.

Make yourself an efficient spark plug, igniting the latent energy of those about you.

We want our customers to think of energy efficiency as a critical business issue, and to look to The Gas Company for valuable solutions. We also invite any food service representatives to think of the Food Service Equipment Center as their one-stop resource for fine-tuning all of their kitchen operations.

It's a vicious cycle. While systems become denser, their energy efficiency has decreased. Devices are getting smaller and smaller, but they are getting hotter.

Therefore, for efficiency and fiscal responsibility, DPS should reduce its facility inventory. A reasonable beginning would be 10 to 12 schools.

I've come to feel very strongly, not as a joke, that if you appoint a committee of more than four people, their efficiency starts to deteriorate.

Trivia rarely affect efficiency. Are all the machinations worth it, when their primary effect is to make the code less readable?

There are no grounds for doubt about the efficiency of our judiciary and we therefore do not accept any appeals for international inquiries,

We have revised our testing policy from earlier in the off-season based on the commitment from Honda to serve as the league's single-engine supplier. This testing format brings more efficiency to the teams, Honda and the league as we ready ourselves for the 2006 season, the league's first featuring its compacted schedule.

The FAA is willing to do whatever is within our power to improve the efficiency of the air traffic system, so long as safety is not compromised.

We have six people who I really think have a strong consumer focus. I am seeking actually an additional member. It's somebody, I think, who is very aware of the energy issues in Utah and has both a strong energy efficiency and consumer advocacy background.

The real battle is being played out on the profitability front, the efficiency front, and the intellectual property front. Increasingly it's not going to be sufficient to simply put out whiz bang devices. You need to have a broader solution-oriented approach to serving the market, whether it's organic or partnership driven.

We use energy every day on campus, with a lot of pollution and a lot of environmental costs with the use. Implementing energy efficiency measures is not only good for the environment but also in turn would be economical.

The pool of available labor is diminishing and worker efficiency is growing more slowly. This adds up to a higher level of pressure on wages, and, by inference, on inflation.

The worst, the hardest, the most disagreeable thing that you may have to do may be the thing that counts most, because it is the hard discipline, and it alone, that makes possible the highest efficiency.

We have implemented new systems that improve our claims-processing and appeals efficiency and accuracy.

This project demonstrates the value of combining energy efficiency and clean energy technology. The savings created by new, efficient equipment at these facilities are helping to pay for clean, alternative energy - solar and hydrogen fuel cell power. We commend the Postal Service for implementing a comprehensive, cost-effective solution that meets operating needs, improves the employees' work space and benefits the environment.

This process will enable us to get 100 percent efficiency out of a single, broad spectrum light source.

We need better information on survival rates and recruitment rates of mourning doves. But we have to look at the availability and efficiency of non-toxic shot.

When you can raise (a snowmaking gun) higher above the snow, the water droplets have a longer time to freeze before they hit the ground, ... That takes less energy, and we've noticed a significant efficiency with them. Really, our goal is to be more efficient. This equipment gives us a better air-to-water ratio that allows us to put more product out there at marginal temperatures.

Maintaining optimal performance of enterprise applications has become a business-critical initiative for today's enterprises. Comprehensive application performance management solutions, like Symantec i3 7.5, help organizations improve business efficiency and mitigate costs by quickly identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks within an application infrastructure.

Many people are choosing this winter to replace their older furnace and invest in a high-efficiency furnace. Some of today's furnaces have an efficiency rating of 94.2 percent. That means, for every dollar you spend on gas, nearly 95 cents worth is heating your home. If you furnace is15 to 20 years old, the efficiency could be as low as 65 to 70 percent.

Many companies today are looking to consolidate diverse supply chain systems into a unified process. Tight integration of Manhattan Associates' Integrated Logistics Solutions can improve efficiency and visibility across the supply chain and increase productivity, helping Build-A-Bear Workshop generate value and achieve strategic advantage--both today and in the long term.

Security was certainly a factor in the decision by Hong Kong to turn to RFID. But the primary reason was operational efficiency and to be able to address growth. They wanted a good customer experience.

Siemens continues to set the standard in advanced molecular imaging research. Accuracy and efficiency are imperative in this arena, and with this new reconstruction and calibration technology, Siemens will deliver the highest quality multi-pinhole SPECT solution to its customers.

Maytag is honored by our partnership with ENERGY STAR. We know that through the use of ENERGY STAR appliances consumers can save money and contribute to a healthy environment. We are proud to help raise awareness about energy efficiency through our efforts.

Measuring blood pressure in the arm is very important because it tells us whether somebody's pressure is high and whether drugs are lowering that. But there's no doubt that for patients in this study, measurement of the pressure in the arm underestimated the efficiency of the drug.

One will focus on greater transparency... the second will focus on energy efficiency and energy conservation... and the third component will be to provide income assistance to the most vulnerable Canadians.

Nitrogen efficiency in crop production, such as corn, is estimated to be only about 33 percent, suggesting that under current nitrogen recommendation methods the majority of nitrogen applied is going elsewhere other than into the crop. On top of that, it's becoming more of an economic penalty to over-apply nitrogen.

Only one measure has ever stopped the growth of foreign oil imports and helped the Big Three auto makers stave off foreign competition: increased fuel efficiency standards for American-made cars.

I would argue that using our software, all things being equal like in NASCAR, our software would give you an edge that could be 10 to 20 percent advantage over the other drivers either in fuel efficiency or in top speed.

I worked very closely with Arsenal and community leaders to solidify Pine Bluff's position as the sole producer of white phosphorus, ... I am pleased Congress heeded our call for funding, and now we can look forward to enhanced safety and economic efficiency at the facility.

I can increase efficiency and serve customers better. And while I'm doing that, I can make sure no one is screwing with my stuff. Done right, security, speed and business benefits all roll up together.

I am delighted to be recognized and honored by InformationWeek Magazine. I share this with our entire team of IT personnel and with The Salvation Army's leaders in the Western Territory who helped us streamline processes and boost efficiency so that more of our donor's dollars can be spent helping people with needed programs and services.

IBM is pleased to announce our intent to become a founding sponsor of The Green Grid. IBM has been a leader in innovation around power and cooling technologies and committed to implementing energy efficiency programs for more than 30 years. We look forward to working together with other like-minded companies to promote further innovation around power management in the data center.

Certainly conservation and energy efficiency has a role to play, as does the continuing exploration of renewable resources.

Carbon brakes offer the same stopping performance as steel brakes but with the added benefit of a significant weight savings, which ultimately increases fuel efficiency. Next-Generation 737s are already lighter than competing Airbus models. This structural efficiency is a fundamental reason why Next-Generation 737s fly farther, higher and with better fuel efficiency than the competition.

Businesses pick not just a locality but a state, ... We are not going to give away the state but we are getting positive feed back on our efforts. We want to provide not just incentives but efficiency in the process of getting reviews done and decisions made.

Because of the efficiency we've achieved, we don't have to replace associates one for one.

For Xerox to continue building momentum in this uncertain economy, we need to accelerate our drive to improve efficiency while delivering competitive products and services to our customers,

Frankly speaking, we do not want to pursue excessively rapid economic growth. What we are seeking is efficiency and quality of development, the change in the the economic growth mode, resources conservation, environmental protection and improvement of people's livelihood.

Fundamentally, the basis of all modern progress is the efficiency of labor. And the only sure road to restored prosperity is through the thrift and hard work of our people as a whole.

If all efficiency experts were laid end to end- I'd be in favor of it

If automobile efficiency gets serious then hybrid cars may not be the best choice,

I expect ministers and governors will discuss steps taken to address supply and efficiency issues, as well as technical measures such as the improvement of data availability.

If it starts to cascade from one country to another, it will reduce the efficiency of the global economy and slow down the pace of activity.

He has brought an air of efficiency and organization and administration to the life of the denomination,

He loved Arizona passionately, and by plane, jeep and on foot, he covered almost every inch of it. As governor, he brought professionalism and efficiency to state government.

We try to put up-to-date information into the hands of our property appraisers that will help them do a better job. There is much efficiency as a result of updated and accurate aerial imagery for all county agencies.

What we are trying to achieve is to identify those hospitals that perform well under adverse conditions, such as managed care, as opposed to those that perform well under the old system of cost-plus, or Medicare. We look at the quality of care for patients, and their efficiency in adapting to the health care environment.

We've found that people are often looking for one of two things when they're traveling: efficiency and convenience, or a truly unique dining experience.

With manufacturers of next generation blade servers designing so many blades into a system, high efficiency and power density, plus effective, integrated cooling are essential requirements of the power supplies they use. The D1U series delivers this performance and will help designers in realizing their next generation products.

We think between what's in our current pipeline and what we hope is going to be on the market over the next few years, combined with the savings we are going to realize from our efficiency initiation, that we will meet our growth target for the longer term.

His pattern of conflicts of interest undermines citizen confidence and investor confidence in the operations of the SEC. Left unchecked this has the potential to undermine market confidence. Americans and investors deserve an SEC that will vigorously protect their interests and protect the openness and efficiency of our markets.

He's done a very good job as a leader. One of the hardest things to do on offense is be consistent, and he's really done a good job. His passing efficiency (194.0) has been outstanding. He's done a good job of being a disciplined player.

There is an urgent need for bold reforms to transform Singapore into an R&D-driven, innovative, knowledge-based enterprise economy, where we compete on knowledge and talent, in addition to efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ... Singapore needs to refocus its research and innovation agenda.

Helen and I are confident that by implementing some simple driving tips for fuel efficiency and using Shell's most advanced fuel, we will be successful in setting a strong record.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continually strives to offer state-of-the art facilities that maximize our customer convenience as well as the efficiency of our operations personnel, and ensuring comprehensive wireless coverage is certainly part of that effort. LGC Wireless had a system with the flexibility, scalability, and performance to support all of our wireless traffic today, and to allow for cost-effective integration of new services and applications in the future.

It gives us really a great opportunity now to reduce our cost, to improve our operational efficiency with (a) tailor-made facility specially designed for low cost operations like Tiger Airways.

I think two things happened. We kind of lost our efficiency on the offensive side of the ball. With Denver, you're going to have to play them for 60 minutes, regardless of where you play, but that's particularly true when you play in Denver. They got the emotion and momentum going and we couldn't get them stopped there at the end when we had to.

It is much better for environmental protection and efficiency of vehicles. It (unleaded fuel) is of a higher quality and would increase efficiency of our machinery.

It is more than probable that the average man could, with no injury to his health, increase his efficiency fifty percent

Latin America is a critical region for our operations, and the new organization in Mexico will allow us to capitalize on existing synergies, increase efficiency and improve our reach and service to our customers.

It is because of people like Gary Paxton that Hormel Foods enjoys its reputation as a top-tier manufacturer, ... The efficiency and safety of our world-class operations owes much to Gary, who has been such a critical part of our success. More recently, he has been instrumental in establishing and growing the newest business unit, specialty foods. We wish him, his wife Lynda and his family the best in his well-deserved retirement.

It is basically (a study) to look at efficiency in terms of cost. They're not looking at any major deterioration of service.

Just as with cars, it's critical to know the fuel efficiency of black holes. Without this information, we cannot figure out what is going on under the hood, so to speak, or what the engine can do.

Pearl Echo-Suite 7(TM) and the four stand-alone Echo modules provide an on-point solution that drives operational efficiency and safe Internet use in the enterprises. We can save customers the considerable costs and risks that result from inappropriate e-communications. With the strength of these solutions we plan to drive those savings even deeper into the organization.

Our intent is to demonstrate the tremendous efficiency and economy of using earth observation technology to assess water quality in historically impaired or threatened water bodies. Normally, this has been accomplished by taking thousands of water samples.