← Back to Fala2Me

lean process

[/liːn ˈprɒsɛs/]
nounpl: lean processes
processo enxuto
1. A business methodology focused on eliminating waste and maximizing value by streamlining operations and improving efficiency
The company implemented a lean process to reduce production costs and improve quality.
A empresa implementou um processo enxuto para reduzir custos de produção e melhorar a qualidade.
2. An operational approach that emphasizes continuous improvement and removal of non-value-adding activities
Lean process principles helped the manufacturing plant increase productivity by 30%.
Os princípios do processo enxuto ajudaram a planta de manufatura a aumentar a produtividade em 30%.
Synonyms
lean manufacturinglean managementcontinuous improvementwaste elimination
Antonyms
wasteful processinefficient operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo enxuto
Standard term used in business and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
processo enxuto / lean
Often used alongside the English term in corporate environments
Portugal
processo enxuto / processos lean
Both translations are commonly used in Portuguese business sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

lean and mean
cutting the fat
tightening the belt
doing more with less
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →