mistake-prone process
[/mɪˈsteɪk proʊn ˈprɑːses/]
noun phrasepl: mistake-prone processes
processo propenso a erros
1. A procedure, workflow, or system that has a high likelihood or tendency to result in errors or failures due to its complexity, design flaws, or inherent risks
Manual data entry is a mistake-prone process that requires multiple quality checks.
A entrada manual de dados é um processo propenso a erros que requer múltiplas verificações de qualidade.
2. Any operational procedure where human error or system failures frequently occur without proper safeguards or automation
The company identified invoice processing as a mistake-prone process and decided to automate it.
A empresa identificou o processamento de faturas como um processo propenso a erros e decidiu automatizá-lo.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American corporate environments, particularly in quality management, business process optimization (BPO), and Six Sigma methodologies. In Brazil, identifying and eliminating mistake-prone processes is considered a key component of operational excellence initiatives. The term reflects a growing emphasis on automation and quality assurance in both countries.
NYC Slang
flaky process / sketchy workflow
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