declining efficiency

[dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
noun phrasepl: declining efficiencies
eficiência declinante
1. a gradual decrease in the ability to accomplish tasks with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources
The factory experienced declining efficiency after the equipment became outdated.
A fábrica experimentou eficiência declinante após o equipamento ficar obsoleto.
2. reduced productivity or performance over time in a process, system, or operation
Declining efficiency in the supply chain led to increased costs.
A eficiência declinante na cadeia de suprimentos levou a custos aumentados.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business and industrial contexts, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and technology sectors. In Portugal, 'eficiência decrescente' is the preferred academic and formal term. The concept reflects growing concerns about operational sustainability and continuous improvement (kaizen) in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking business environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decreasing efficiencydiminishing productivityreduced performancewaning effectivenessfalling output
Antonyms / Antônimos
increasing efficiencyimproving performancerising productivityenhanced effectivenessgrowing output

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eficiência declinante
standard technical and business terminology
General Brazilian
queda de eficiência
more colloquial alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
eficiência decrescente
preferred formal term in Portuguese European business language
São Paulo
perda de eficiência
common usage in industrial and corporate settings

Related Words

productivityperformance metricsoperational efficiencycost-effectivenessresource managementperformance degradation

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing steam
hitting a wall
running out of gas
going downhill
falling behind
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