1. A system or process that wastes time, resources, or energy and does not produce optimal results or output
The company's inefficient system caused delays in customer service.
O sistema ineficiente da empresa causou atrasos no atendimento ao cliente.
2. An organizational structure or procedure that lacks productivity and effectiveness
We need to replace this inefficient system with modern software.
Precisamos substituir este sistema ineficiente por um software moderno.