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Efficiency Definition

The dictionary definition of efficiency is “the ratio of the output to the input of any system.” When it comes to your business, efficiency is often thought of in terms of how well you use your resources – time, money, people, etc. – to create value for your customers.

But efficiency is about more than just maximizing output or profit. It’s also about doing things right the first time so you don’t have to waste time and money fixing mistakes. In other words, efficiency is about quality as well as quantity.

There are a number of ways to increase the efficiency of your business. One is to streamline your processes so they take less time and require fewer resources. Another is to invest in technology that automates tasks or makes it easier for employees to do their jobs.

Ultimately, efficiency is about using your resources in the best possible way to achieve your goals. By definition, it’s a measure of how well you’re doing that. But in practice, it’s much more than that – it’s the key to success in business and in life.

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