bottleneck identification
[ˈbɑːtəlnɛk aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: bottleneck identifications
identificação de gargalo
1. The process of recognizing, detecting, or locating points in a process, system, or workflow where capacity is limited, causing delays or reduced efficiency
Bottleneck identification in the supply chain revealed that the warehouse packing area was limiting overall production capacity.
A identificação de gargalo na cadeia de suprimentos revelou que a área de embalagem do armazém estava limitando a capacidade geral de produção.
2. Analysis technique used in project management, operations, and process improvement to find constraints that restrict throughput or performance
Through bottleneck identification, the manufacturing team discovered that the quality control checkpoint was slowing down the entire assembly line.
Por meio da identificação de gargalo, a equipe de manufatura descobriu que o ponto de controle de qualidade estava desacelerando toda a linha de montagem.
This term is widely used in American business, manufacturing, and technology sectors as part of lean management and continuous improvement methodologies. In Brazil, 'identificação de gargalo' is increasingly common in corporate and industrial contexts, reflecting the adoption of international business process management practices. The concept is fundamental to understanding efficiency in both production and service industries.
NYC Slang
finding where things get stuck / identifying the choke point
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