lean workflow

[/liːn ˈwɜːrkfloʊ/]
nounpl: lean workflows
fluxo de trabalho enxuto
1. A systematic approach to work processes that eliminates waste, reduces unnecessary steps, and optimizes efficiency by focusing only on value-adding activities
The company implemented a lean workflow to reduce production time and costs.
A empresa implementou um fluxo de trabalho enxuto para reduzir o tempo de produção e custos.
2. A method derived from lean manufacturing principles that streamlines business operations and improves productivity by removing bottlenecks and redundancies
Our team adopted a lean workflow to eliminate unnecessary meetings and paperwork.
Nosso time adotou um fluxo de trabalho enxuto para eliminar reuniões e documentação desnecessárias.
The term 'lean workflow' is deeply embedded in modern business culture, originating from Toyota's lean manufacturing philosophy. In Brazil, this concept has gained significant traction in the startup and tech industries, particularly in São Paulo's business hub. Companies across sectors—from manufacturing to software development—adopt lean methodologies to remain competitive. The term is often used interchangeably with 'agile methodology' in contemporary business discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
streamlined workflowefficient workflowoptimized processlean processagile workflow
Antonyms / Antônimos
wasteful workflowbureaucratic processinefficient workflowbloated process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fluxo de trabalho enxuto
Standard term used in business and manufacturing contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
fluxo de trabalho enxuto / workflow enxuto
Often used with English term 'workflow' in corporate environments
Portugal
fluxo de trabalho magro / processo magro
Portuguese variant uses 'magro' instead of 'enxuto'; less commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

lean manufacturingcontinuous improvementkaizenvalue stream mappingprocess optimizationefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the fat
trim the excess
work smarter, not harder
do more with less
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