direct process
[/dɪˈrɛkt ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: direct processes
processo direto
1. A method or procedure that follows the most straightforward path without intermediaries or unnecessary steps
The company implemented a direct process for customer complaints to speed up resolution.
A empresa implementou um processo direto para reclamações de clientes para agilizar a resolução.
2. In manufacturing or production, a technique that converts raw materials directly into final products with minimal intermediate stages
The direct process for steel production eliminates several intermediate steps.
O processo direto de produção de aço elimina várias etapas intermediárias.
3. A legal or administrative procedure that takes the shortest, most efficient route without unnecessary bureaucratic steps
The judge approved the direct process for expedited trial proceedings.
O juiz aprovou o processo direto para procedimentos de julgamento acelerado.
The term 'direct process' is widely used in both Brazilian and American business and technical contexts. In Brazil, it reflects a growing corporate emphasis on efficiency and reducing bureaucratic steps. In the USA, it's particularly prevalent in manufacturing, legal proceedings, and customer service industries. The concept aligns with modern management principles of lean operations and process optimization.
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