flexible operation
[/ˈflɛksəbəl ɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: flexible operations
operação flexível
1. A method of conducting business, work, or system processes that can be easily adjusted or modified according to changing circumstances, needs, or requirements
The company implemented a flexible operation model that allowed employees to work from home.
A empresa implementou um modelo de operação flexível que permitia aos funcionários trabalhar de casa.
2. In industrial or manufacturing contexts, the ability of equipment or systems to switch between different production modes or adapt to varying workloads
The factory's flexible operation enabled it to quickly shift production from one product line to another.
A operação flexível da fábrica permitiu que mudasse rapidamente a produção de uma linha de produtos para outra.
3. A management approach that emphasizes adaptability and responsiveness to market demands or operational challenges
Their flexible operation strategy helped the startup survive during the economic downturn.
Sua estratégia de operação flexível ajudou a startup a sobreviver durante a queda econômica.
In Brazilian corporate culture, flexible operation has become increasingly important, particularly in tech startups and multinational companies in São Paulo. The concept gained prominence after the COVID-19 pandemic, making remote work and operational flexibility standard business practices. In the USA, flexible operation is deeply embedded in the startup culture and agile methodology movement.
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