The captain pointed out certain inefficiencies in the shipping operation.

船长指出船舶运作过程中的一些低效之处。

重点词语：inefficiency n.无效

商务用语：short-run inefficiency 短期无效率

The sales manager asked his men to inform him of everything concerning the sales in time.

销售部经理让他的手下及时向他报告销售情况。

重点词语：inform vt.通知

商务用语：be well informed about sth.精通某事