chain process
[/tʃeɪn ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: chain processes
processo em cadeia
1. A series of connected events or operations where each step depends on the completion of the previous one, creating a sequential flow of activities
The manufacturing chain process requires careful coordination between each department.
O processo em cadeia de manufatura requer coordenação cuidadosa entre cada departamento.
2. In chemistry and physics, a self-sustaining reaction where each event triggers subsequent similar events
A nuclear chain process can release enormous amounts of energy.
Um processo em cadeia nuclear pode liberar enormes quantidades de energia.
3. In business and logistics, an interconnected sequence of steps where the output of one becomes the input of another
The supply chain process must be optimized to reduce costs.
O processo da cadeia de suprimentos deve ser otimizado para reduzir custos.
The term 'chain process' is widely used in Brazilian industrial and business contexts, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and oil industries. In the USA, it's common in supply chain management terminology. The concept reflects globalized business practices, and the Portuguese translation 'processo em cadeia' is the standard technical term across Portuguese-speaking business environments.
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