Talking to engineers and mid-level executives, Mr. Toyoda said the rapid expansion exceeded the company's ability to assure the quality and reliability of each model.

在与工程师和中层主管们谈话的时候，丰田章男表示公司的迅速扩张已经超过了对每一辆汽车质量和可靠性的保障力。

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"The Pilbara iron ore expansion is a prime example of the quality of our growth options," he added.

“皮尔·巴拉铁矿石扩张是我们增长期权质量的最好例证。”他补充道。

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At a press conference last month, Mr. Toyoda said the previous expansion push may have caused it to scrimp on quality, compromising its just-in-time production system, for example.

在上个月的一个新闻发布会上，丰田章男说之前的扩展推进可能导致了质量下滑，例如危害它实时的产品系统。

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To come back to my original point, the jump between Mass Effect 2 and 3 in gameplay mechanics is that of expansion pack quality, and not a real sequel.

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These companies have proven that Japan quality and focus customer satisfaction can drive successful expansion in new overseas markets.

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The reasons for its success the quality and adaptability of its products, its expansion into services and global reach could offer lessons for Britain's other industries, even if it is too late for its trainmakers to catch up.

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