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labor minimization

[ˈleɪbər ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: labor minimizations
minimização de mão de obra
1. The practice or strategy of reducing the amount of human labor required to produce goods or services, often through automation, efficiency improvements, or process optimization
The factory implemented labor minimization strategies by introducing robotic assembly lines.
A fábrica implementou estratégias de minimização de mão de obra ao introduzir linhas de montagem robóticas.
2. An economic principle or goal aimed at decreasing labor costs and workforce size while maintaining or increasing productivity
Labor minimization is a key objective for companies seeking to improve profit margins.
A minimização de mão de obra é um objetivo fundamental para empresas que buscam melhorar margens de lucro.
Synonyms
labor reductionworkforce reductionlabor cost reductionautomation strategyefficiency optimization
Antonyms
labor maximizationworkforce expansionlabor-intensive production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minimização de mão de obra
Standard term used in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
redução de mão de obra
Alternative commonly used in industrial and corporate settings
Portugal
minimização de trabalho
Portuguese European variant; may also use 'redução de força de trabalho'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting corners
lean production
doing more with less
right-sizing the workforce
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