work cycle
[/wɜːrk ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: work cycles
ciclo de trabalho
1. A complete sequence of operations or processes that repeats in manufacturing, production, or work processes
The work cycle for this assembly line takes approximately 45 seconds per unit.
O ciclo de trabalho desta linha de montagem leva aproximadamente 45 segundos por unidade.
2. The complete period from the start to the finish of a job or task in project management
We need to optimize the work cycle to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Precisamos otimizar o ciclo de trabalho para melhorar a produtividade e reduzir custos.
3. In engineering and mechanics, a complete sequence of events in an engine or machine operation
The internal combustion engine completes a four-stroke work cycle in two revolutions.
O motor de combustão interna completa um ciclo de trabalho de quatro tempos em duas revoluções.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian industrial and manufacturing contexts, where process optimization is critical for competitiveness. In the USA, it's widely used in quality management systems like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. The concept is essential for understanding productivity metrics in both countries.
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