efficiency expert

efficiency expert
a person who studies the methods, procedures, and job characteristics of a business or factory with the object of devising ways to increase the efficiency of equipment and personnel. Also called efficiency engineer. Cf. time and motion study.
[1910-15, Amer.]

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