lean workflows

[liːn ˈwɜːrkfloʊz]
nounpl: lean workflows
fluxos de trabalho enxutos
1. Business processes designed to minimize waste, reduce unnecessary steps, and maximize efficiency by eliminating non-value-added activities
The company implemented lean workflows to reduce production time by 30%.
A empresa implementou fluxos de trabalho enxutos para reduzir o tempo de produção em 30%.
2. Streamlined operational procedures that focus on continuous improvement and optimal resource utilization
Our lean workflows helped us eliminate bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Nossos fluxos de trabalho enxutos nos ajudaram a eliminar gargalos na cadeia de suprimentos.
3. A methodology derived from lean manufacturing principles applied to administrative and service processes
We adopted lean workflows across all departments to improve customer satisfaction.
Adotamos fluxos de trabalho enxutos em todos os departamentos para melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
Lean workflows represent a fundamental shift in how Brazilian and American companies approach business operations, emphasizing efficiency and continuous improvement. The concept originated from Japanese manufacturing (Toyota Production System) and has become central to modern business management. In Brazil, this methodology is increasingly adopted in tech companies, manufacturing sectors, and service industries as part of digital transformation initiatives. The term reflects a global corporate culture valuing agility, cost reduction, and customer-centric processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
streamlined processesefficient workflowsoptimized operationslean processesagile workflows
Antonyms / Antônimos
wasteful processesinefficient workflowsbloated proceduresredundant operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxos de trabalho enxutos
Standard term used in corporate and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
processos enxutos
Common alternative in the business hub; sometimes shortened to just 'processos enxutos'
Rio de Janeiro
fluxos enxutos
Abbreviated form frequently used in local business environments
Portugal
fluxos de trabalho magros / processos magros
Portuguese uses 'magros' as an alternative to 'enxutos'; terminology may vary in European business contexts

Related Words

lean manufacturingprocess optimizationcontinuous improvementwaste eliminationkaizensix sigmaoperational efficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting the fat
working smarter, not harder
trimming the excess
getting lean and mean
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