efficiency gain

[ɪˈfɪʃənsi ɡeɪn]
nounpl: efficiency gains
ganho de eficiência
1. an improvement in the ability to accomplish a task or achieve a goal with less waste of time, effort, money, or resources
The new software implementation resulted in significant efficiency gains for the accounting department.
A implementação do novo software resultou em ganhos significativos de eficiência para o departamento de contabilidade.
2. a measurable increase in output or reduction in costs achieved through process improvement or optimization
By automating the workflow, the company achieved a 30% efficiency gain in production.
Ao automatizar o fluxo de trabalho, a empresa alcançou um ganho de eficiência de 30% na produção.
In American and Brazilian business contexts, 'efficiency gain' is a standard corporate term emphasizing continuous improvement and lean management principles. It reflects the cultural value placed on productivity and cost-effectiveness in both business environments. In Portugal, the term is equally understood but may be supplemented with 'melhoria de eficiência' in some formal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
productivity improvementperformance gainoptimization benefitcost reductiontime savings
Antonyms / Antônimos
efficiency lossproductivity declineperformance degradationwaste increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganho de eficiência
standard term used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
ganho de eficiência
commonly used in corporate and industrial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
ganho de eficiência
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
ganho de eficiência
identical usage; also 'melhoria de eficiência' as alternative

Related Words

efficiencyoptimizationproductivityperformance improvementcost reductionstreamlining

Related Idioms & Phrases

efficiency gains across the board
realize efficiency gains
drive efficiency gains
unlock efficiency gains
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