increasing efficiency

[ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
noun phrase / gerund
aumento da eficiência
1. The process of making something work better, faster, or with less waste of time, money, or resources
Increasing efficiency in the production line reduced costs by 30%.
O aumento da eficiência na linha de produção reduziu os custos em 30%.
2. The act of improving performance or output while minimizing input or effort
The company focused on increasing efficiency through automation and training.
A empresa se concentrou em aumentar a eficiência por meio de automação e treinamento.
3. In business and management, strategies or measures aimed at achieving more with fewer resources
Increasing efficiency is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage in the market.
O aumento da eficiência é crucial para manter a vantagem competitiva no mercado.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'aumento da eficiência' is a key business objective, often tied to competitiveness and modernization. In the US, this concept is fundamental to management philosophy and is frequently discussed in relation to automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
improving efficiencyboosting productivityenhancing performanceoptimizing operationsstreamlining processes
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreasing efficiencyreducing productivitywasting resourcesinefficiencywaste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento da eficiência
Standard term used across Brazil in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
melhora da eficiência
Common in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
aumento da eficiência / otimização
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
aumento da eficiência / melhoria da eficácia
Portuguese variant may also use 'eficácia' in some contexts

Related Words

productivityoptimizationperformance improvementcost reductionresource management

Related Idioms & Phrases

work smarter, not harder
cutting red tape
lean and mean operation
running a tight ship
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