non-productive process
[/nɑːn prəˈdʌktɪv ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: non-productive processes
processo improdutivo
1. A sequence of activities, steps, or operations that do not generate value, output, or desired results; a process that consumes resources without contributing to productivity or profit
The company identified several non-productive processes in their manufacturing workflow that were wasting time and materials.
A empresa identificou vários processos improdutivos em seu fluxo de trabalho de fabricação que estavam desperdiçando tempo e materiais.
2. In business or organizational context, any process that does not directly contribute to the organization's core objectives or bottom line
Management decided to eliminate non-productive processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
A administração decidiu eliminar processos improdutivos para melhorar a eficiência operacional e reduzir custos.
This term is widely used in modern business environments in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in lean management, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives. In Brazilian corporate culture, companies frequently discuss 'processos improdutivos' in meetings focused on efficiency and cost reduction. The concept reflects the global emphasis on operational excellence and resource optimization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
eliminate non-productive processes - eliminar processos improdutivos
streamline away non-productive processes - simplificar eliminando processos improdutivos
cut the fat from non-productive processes - cortar o desperdício dos processos improdutivos
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