non-functioning processes
[nɑn ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈprɑsɛsɪz]
noun phrasepl: non-functioning processes
processos não funcionais
1. Procedures, workflows, or systems that are not operating correctly or are unable to perform their intended functions
The company identified several non-functioning processes in their supply chain that needed immediate attention.
A empresa identificou vários processos não funcionais em sua cadeia de suprimentos que necessitavam de atenção imediata.
2. In technology and business, operational procedures that have failed, broken down, or become obsolete and require repair or replacement
The IT department investigated the non-functioning processes causing delays in data processing.
O departamento de TI investigou os processos não funcionais causando atrasos no processamento de dados.
3. In organizational management, ineffective or dysfunctional systems that do not contribute to business objectives
Auditors recommended eliminating non-functioning processes to improve efficiency.
Os auditores recomendaram eliminar processos não funcionais para melhorar a eficiência.
This term is widely used in business and technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, there is often an emphasis on rapid process improvement (melhoria contínua), while in American contexts, the focus is more on identifying root causes and implementing systematic solutions. The terminology reflects the globalization of business practices and the adoption of English-derived technical vocabulary in Brazilian Portuguese.
NYC Slang
broken processes; busted workflows
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