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mejora continua

[me-ˈxo-ɾa kon-ˈti-nwa]
nounfemininepl: mejoras continuas
melhoria contínua
1. An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes through incremental changes and refinements
The company implemented a mejora continua program to increase efficiency.
A empresa implementou um programa de melhoria contínua para aumentar a eficiência.
2. A management philosophy focused on continuous incremental improvements rather than radical changes
Mejora continua is a key principle in lean manufacturing and quality management.
A melhoria contínua é um princípio fundamental na manufatura enxuta e gestão da qualidade.
Synonyms
kaizenmejoramiento continuooptimización incrementalmejora permanente
Antonyms
estancamientodeteriororegresión

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhoria contínua
Standard usage in business and quality management contexts
São Paulo
melhoria contínua
Common in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
melhoria contínua
Standard term used in management and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hacer mejora continua
buscar la mejora continua
cultura de mejora continua
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