downsizing output
[DAW-n-SY-zing AW-t-put]
noun/verb phrase
redução de produção
1. The process of reducing the amount of goods, services, or work produced by a company, department, or individual
The factory implemented downsizing output to cut costs during the economic recession.
A fábrica implementou uma redução de produção para cortar custos durante a recessão econômica.
2. A business strategy involving decreased production capacity or productivity levels
Downsizing output was necessary after losing major contracts.
A redução de produção foi necessária após perder contratos principais.
This term is widely used in corporate and manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it gained prominence during economic downturns and is commonly discussed in business news and corporate settings. In the USA, it reflects industrial and economic adjustment strategies, particularly in manufacturing and service sectors.
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