profitable procedure

[ˈprɒfɪtəbəl prəˈsiːdʒər]
noun phrasepl: profitable procedures
procedimento lucrativo
1. a method, process, or course of action that generates financial gain or revenue
The company discovered that streamlining their supply chain was a profitable procedure that increased margins by 15%.
A empresa descobriu que otimizar sua cadeia de suprimentos era um procedimento lucrativo que aumentou as margens em 15%.
2. in medical or dental contexts, a treatment or operation that is both effective and financially beneficial to the provider
The clinic found cosmetic dentistry to be a profitable procedure that satisfied patient demands.
A clínica considerou a odontologia estética um procedimento lucrativo que satisfazia a demanda dos pacientes.
3. a business strategy or operational method that yields positive financial returns
Implementing automated customer service became a profitable procedure for reducing operational costs.
Implementar atendimento ao cliente automatizado tornou-se um procedimento lucrativo para reduzir custos operacionais.
In Brazilian business culture, the phrase 'procedimento lucrativo' is widely used in corporate strategy discussions and medical/dental practices. In the USA, similar concepts are discussed in the context of business efficiency and healthcare economics. The term reflects the importance of profitability in decision-making across both cultures, though in medical contexts it can sometimes carry ethical implications regarding patient care versus profit motive.
NYC Slang
money-maker / cash cow operation
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lucrative methodrevenue-generating processcost-effective proceduremoney-making strategyhigh-yield operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
unprofitable procedureloss-making operationinefficient processcostly method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
procedimento lucrativo
standard business and medical terminology
São Paulo
procedimento rentável
commonly used in corporate and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
procedimento que dá lucro
more colloquial phrasing in casual business discussion
Portugal
procedimento rentável / procedimento lucrativo
both terms accepted; 'rentável' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

profitabilityrevenue streambusiness strategyoperational efficiencyfinancial gaincost reduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

a goldmine of a procedure
bottom line procedure
win-win procedure
putting money in the bank
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