process management
[/ˈprɑːses ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gestão de processos
1. The discipline of overseeing and controlling business or organizational processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with standards
Effective process management reduces operational costs and improves customer satisfaction.
A gestão de processos eficaz reduz custos operacionais e melhora a satisfação do cliente.
2. In IT and computing, the administration of running processes, programs, and applications on a computer system
The system administrator uses process management tools to monitor CPU usage and memory allocation.
O administrador do sistema usa ferramentas de gestão de processos para monitorar o uso de CPU e alocação de memória.
3. The systematic approach to designing, implementing, monitoring, and improving organizational workflows and procedures
Process management is essential for scaling a startup into a mature enterprise.
A gestão de processos é essencial para escalar uma startup para uma empresa madura.
In Brazil, process management (gestão de processos) has become increasingly important as businesses modernize and adopt international quality standards like ISO 9001. In corporate environments, especially in São Paulo's business district, process management is central to competitiveness. In the USA, the term is widely used across manufacturing, services, and tech industries, often associated with methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. In Portugal, the term aligns more with European business practices and is common in both private and public sector reform initiatives.
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