work in process
[wɜːrk ɪn ˈprɑːsɛs]
nounpl: works in process
trabalho em andamento
1. Products or materials that are in the middle of production and not yet finished goods; inventory that is partially completed
The factory has significant work in process due to the supply chain delays.
A fábrica tem um trabalho em andamento significativo devido aos atrasos na cadeia de suprimentos.
2. In accounting and manufacturing, the value of materials and labor invested in partially completed products
Work in process inventory must be tracked carefully for accurate financial reporting.
O inventário de trabalho em andamento deve ser rastreado cuidadosamente para relatórios financeiros precisos.
3. Any project or task that has been started but not yet completed
My thesis is still a work in process, but I hope to finish it by next semester.
Minha tese ainda é um trabalho em andamento, mas espero terminá-la no próximo semestre.
In Brazilian business culture, this term is essential in manufacturing and accounting contexts, particularly in São Paulo's industrial sector. Companies regularly track WIP for inventory management and financial planning. The English abbreviation 'WIP' is widely used in multinational corporations operating in Brazil, often replacing or coexisting with the Portuguese translation.
NYC Slang
WIP (commonly used acronym in finance and manufacturing sectors in NYC)
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