inefficient setup
[/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt ˈsɛtʌp/]
noun phrasepl: inefficient setups
configuração ineficiente
1. An arrangement or installation of equipment, systems, or processes that does not work optimally and wastes time, resources, or energy
The inefficient setup of the assembly line caused significant delays in production.
A configuração ineficiente da linha de montagem causou atrasos significativos na produção.
2. A poorly organized workplace or system that reduces productivity and effectiveness
The office had an inefficient setup with desks positioned too far from the printer.
O escritório tinha uma configuração ineficiente com mesas posicionadas muito longe da impressora.
3. A technical or organizational structure that does not meet the required standards or expectations
The IT department identified an inefficient setup in the server infrastructure.
O departamento de TI identificou uma configuração ineficiente na infraestrutura de servidores.
In Brazilian business environments, the phrase 'configuração ineficiente' is commonly used in corporate meetings and technical discussions. In the USA, particularly in NYC tech culture, 'janky setup' is informal slang used to describe something that works but is poorly organized. The concept is important in both cultures as companies increasingly focus on operational efficiency and lean management practices.
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