manual tracking
[ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈtræk.ɪŋ]
noun
rastreamento manual
1. the process of following or monitoring the location, progress, or status of something by hand without automated systems
The warehouse uses manual tracking to keep records of inventory movements.
O armazém usa rastreamento manual para manter registros dos movimentos de estoque.
2. in sports and video analysis, the technique of following an object or person's movement frame-by-frame without algorithmic assistance
The analyst performed manual tracking of the player's position throughout the game.
O analista realizou o rastreamento manual da posição do jogador durante todo o jogo.
3. surveillance or monitoring activity conducted without digital tools or automation
Security personnel relied on manual tracking of visitors at the entrance.
O pessoal de segurança confiou no rastreamento manual de visitantes na entrada.
In Brazil, manual tracking is still commonly used in smaller businesses and warehouses, particularly in logistics and retail sectors. Despite technological advancement, many traditional companies prefer manual methods for greater control and verification. In the USA, this term is more common in discussions about transitioning from manual to automated systems, reflecting the tech-forward culture. The phrase appears frequently in business process optimization discussions and quality assurance documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep manual track of something
do manual tracking on something
lose track of something manually
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