rationalize processes
[ˌræʃənəˈlaɪz ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
verb phrase
racionalizar processos
1. To make business or organizational processes more efficient by removing waste, redundancy, and unnecessary steps while maintaining output quality
The company decided to rationalize processes to reduce operational costs.
A empresa decidiu racionalizar processos para reduzir custos operacionais.
2. To streamline and optimize workflow by reorganizing procedures and eliminating inefficiencies
By rationalizing processes, the factory increased productivity by 30%.
Ao racionalizar processos, a fábrica aumentou a produtividade em 30%.
3. To justify or provide a logical explanation for the restructuring of organizational procedures
Management needed to rationalize processes before implementing the new system.
A administração precisava racionalizar processos antes de implementar o novo sistema.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'racionalizar processos' is a key concept in modern management philosophy, reflecting the influence of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. This term became especially prominent during economic downturns when cost-cutting and efficiency became critical business imperatives. In the USA, this is standard business jargon in both manufacturing and service sectors, deeply embedded in management consulting and corporate strategy discussions.
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