Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reengineer

Verb

/ˌriː.ɪnˈdʒɪn.ɪr/

Definition

To redesign or restructure a process or system to improve efficiency or performance, often using modern technology.

Examples

The company decided to reengineer its supply chain to reduce costs.
After realizing the current software was outdated, the team chose to reengineer the entire application.
To improve customer satisfaction, they plan to reengineer their customer service approach.

Meaning

Reengineering typically involves a radical change in the way a business operates in order to achieve significant improvements in critical aspects such as quality, output, or cost.