stage-gate process
[/steɪdʒ geɪt ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: stage-gate processes
processo de estágios e portões
1. A project management methodology that divides product development into sequential stages separated by decision points (gates) where projects must meet specific criteria to proceed to the next phase
The company implemented a stage-gate process to reduce time-to-market and improve product quality.
A empresa implementou um processo de estágios e portões para reduzir o tempo de comercialização e melhorar a qualidade do produto.
2. A structured approach to innovation and new product development that includes evaluation and approval checkpoints between each development phase
Our stage-gate process ensures that only viable projects receive funding for the next development phase.
Nosso processo de estágios e portões garante que apenas projetos viáveis recebam financiamento para a próxima fase de desenvolvimento.
The stage-gate process is widely adopted in Brazilian and Portuguese industries, particularly in pharmaceutical, technology, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, it's considered a best practice for managing innovation pipelines in large corporations. The term is often used in English in multinational companies even among Portuguese speakers, though formal documentation typically includes the Portuguese translation 'processo de estágios e portões'.
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