BusinessAugust 26, 2026

reengineering

REE-en-juh-NEER-ing

Definition

The radical redesign and reorganization of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance, such as cost, quality, and speed.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'anew') and 'engineering', which stems from the Latin 'ingenium' (meaning 'natural capacity or talent').

In the news

The article mentions Fylypowycz's experience leading large-scale reengineering initiatives at major firms, illustrating his background in fundamentally transforming business operations.

Nimbl Promotes Joseph Fylypowycz to Partner as AI Consulting Capabilities Expand

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