purchase workflow
[/ˈpɜːr.tʃəs ˈwɜːrk.floʊ/]
nounpl: purchase workflows
fluxo de compra
1. A series of automated or manual steps and processes that an organization follows from the initiation of a purchase request through final payment and delivery of goods or services.
The company implemented a new purchase workflow to reduce approval times and improve efficiency.
A empresa implementou um novo fluxo de compra para reduzir os tempos de aprovação e melhorar a eficiência.
2. In e-commerce, the sequence of steps a customer follows when buying products online, from browsing to checkout and payment confirmation.
Our purchase workflow includes cart review, address confirmation, and payment processing.
Nosso fluxo de compra inclui revisão do carrinho, confirmação de endereço e processamento de pagamento.
3. A business process management system that controls and monitors procurement activities and spending authorization.
The purchase workflow requires manager approval for expenses over $5,000.
O fluxo de compra requer aprovação do gerente para despesas acima de $5.000.
In Brazilian business culture, 'fluxo de compra' is extensively used in corporate procurement departments, especially in larger companies and multinational organizations. The term reflects the increasing adoption of workflow automation and business process management systems. In e-commerce contexts, it refers to the customer journey during online shopping. In the USA, this term is primarily used in B2B and enterprise contexts, while 'checkout process' is more common for consumer e-commerce.
Related Idioms & Phrases
streamline the purchase workflow
optimize the purchase workflow
automate the purchase workflow
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