outsourcing
[/ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ/]
noun
terceirização
1. The practice of hiring another company or individual to handle tasks, operations, or services that were previously done in-house
The company decided to use outsourcing for its customer service department.
A empresa decidiu usar terceirização para seu departamento de atendimento ao cliente.
2. The transfer of business processes or functions to external service providers, often to reduce costs or access specialized expertise
Outsourcing manufacturing to Asia allowed the company to lower production costs.
A terceirização da fabricação para a Ásia permitiu que a empresa reduzisse os custos de produção.
3. The act of obtaining goods or services from an outside source rather than producing them internally
Many tech startups rely on outsourcing for IT support and infrastructure management.
Muitas startups de tecnologia dependem da terceirização para suporte de TI e gerenciamento de infraestrutura.
Outsourcing has become a significant part of business discourse in both Brazil and the USA since the 1990s. In Brazil, the term 'terceirização' is widely used in labor discussions, labor law, and business contexts, often generating debates about worker rights and labor protections. In the USA, outsourcing is frequently discussed in political and economic contexts, particularly regarding manufacturing jobs moving overseas. Both countries have developed regulatory frameworks around outsourcing practices.
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