operational-excellence
/ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl ˈek.səl.əns/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Operational excellence is the ability to run a business, team, or system very well and with few mistakes. It means work is efficient, reliable, and well controlled.
- The company focused on operational excellence.
- Operational excellence improved delivery times.
- Good training supports operational excellence.
Adinary Nuance
Operational excellence is broader than efficiency. Efficiency means doing tasks with less time, money, or effort. Operational excellence also includes quality, consistency, process control, and steady results. In business writing, it sounds more strategic than practical.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- xuất sắc vận hành
- Spanish
- excelencia operativa
- Chinese
- 卓越运营
- Japanese
- 業務卓越
- Korean
- 운영 우수성
Etymology
This phrase combines operational, from late Latin operatio, and excellence, from Latin excellere, meaning 'to rise above.' It became common in business and management writing in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
drive operational excellenceoperational excellence strategya culture of operational excellenceoperational excellence programme
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is operational excellence a common business phrase?
- Yes. It is common in management, consulting, and corporate writing.
- Is it the same as efficiency?
- No. Efficiency is part of it, but operational excellence also includes quality and consistency.
- Can I use operational excellence in IELTS writing?
- Yes, if you are discussing business, management, or systems improvement.
- Is operational excellence formal?
- Yes. It is mainly used in formal or professional contexts.