pilot production
[ˈpaɪlət prəˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: pilot productions
produção piloto
1. A small-scale manufacturing process or initial production run used to test and validate a product before full-scale commercial production
The company conducted pilot production to identify potential manufacturing issues before launching mass production.
A empresa realizou produção piloto para identificar possíveis problemas de fabricação antes de iniciar a produção em massa.
2. The phase in product development where a limited number of units are produced to evaluate feasibility, quality, and efficiency
During pilot production, the team discovered that the assembly process needed optimization.
Durante a produção piloto, a equipe descobriu que o processo de montagem precisava de otimização.
In Brazil, 'produção piloto' is a standard term in manufacturing, automotive, and technology industries. It reflects the importance of quality control and risk management in industrial processes. Companies in São Paulo's industrial corridor frequently conduct pilot productions before scaling operations. In the USA, this term is common in manufacturing and tech startups as part of lean production methodologies.
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