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
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