time-driven model

[/taɪm ˈdrɪvən ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: time-driven models
modelo orientado por tempo
1. A business or operational framework where timing and temporal sequences are the primary drivers of decisions, processes, or outcomes
The manufacturing facility adopted a time-driven model to optimize production scheduling.
A fábrica adotou um modelo orientado por tempo para otimizar o cronograma de produção.
2. In accounting and costing, a system where costs are allocated based on the time spent on activities or projects
The consulting firm uses a time-driven model to bill clients based on hours worked.
A empresa de consultoria usa um modelo orientado por tempo para cobrar dos clientes com base nas horas trabalhadas.
3. A simulation or forecasting approach where time intervals are the fundamental unit for modeling system behavior
The financial forecast employed a time-driven model with quarterly intervals.
A previsão financeira utilizou um modelo orientado por tempo com intervalos trimestrais.
The term 'time-driven model' is widely used in American and Brazilian business contexts, particularly in consulting, manufacturing, and financial services. In Brazil, it has become increasingly common with the globalization of business practices, though many professionals use the English term directly. In Portugal, the concept exists but is less frequently discussed in business literature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
time-based modeltemporal modelschedule-driven modelchronological model
Antonyms / Antônimos
event-driven modelactivity-based modeloutcome-driven model

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelo orientado por tempo
Standard term used in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
modelo baseado em tempo
Common alternative in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
modelo dirigido por tempo
Less formal variant in technical discussions
Portugal
modelo conduzido por tempo
European Portuguese variation, rarely used in favor of English term

Related Words

time managementschedulingtime allocationtemporal analysischronological sequencetime-based costing

Related Idioms & Phrases

against the clock
beating the deadline
time is money
by the numbers
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