Chrysler increases cost-cutting effort.(News)

Byline: Lindsay Chappell

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Correction: A Page 3 story and photo caption in the June 9 issue misstated the new responsibilities for DaimlerChrysler's Peter Rosenfeld. When he becomes executive vice president for procurement and supply on Dec. 16, Rosenfeld will be responsible for Chrysler group purchasing and supplier quality worldwide.

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The Chrysler group's forecasted second-quarter operating loss of nearly $1.2 billion will turn up the heat on the automaker's ongoing efforts to reduce parts and material costs.

Chrysler's North American operations have been working since 2000 on a three-year plan to reduce material costs …