chain integration
[/tʃeɪn ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/]
nounpl: chain integrations
integração da cadeia
1. The process of combining different stages or levels of a supply chain or production process under unified ownership or management to improve efficiency and control
The company pursued chain integration to reduce costs and improve coordination between suppliers and distributors.
A empresa buscou a integração da cadeia para reduzir custos e melhorar a coordenação entre fornecedores e distribuidores.
2. In business, the merger or consolidation of vertically related companies in a supply chain
Chain integration allowed the manufacturer to control quality from raw materials to final delivery.
A integração da cadeia permitiu que o fabricante controlasse a qualidade desde as matérias-primas até a entrega final.
Chain integration is a key business strategy in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in manufacturing and retail sectors. In Brazil, it became more prominent during the industrial expansion of the 1990s-2000s. The term is widely used in corporate environments, MBA programs, and business literature across both countries.
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