commodity parts
[/kəˈmɒdɪti pɑːrts/]
nounpl: commodity parts
peças de commodities / componentes padronizados
1. Standardized, interchangeable components that are widely available in the market and can be sourced from multiple suppliers, typically at competitive prices
The manufacturer switched to commodity parts to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality.
O fabricante mudou para peças de commodities para reduzir custos de produção sem comprometer a qualidade.
2. Off-the-shelf components that are not proprietary or custom-designed, following industry standards
Commodity parts like screws, bearings, and connectors are essential in assembly lines.
Peças padronizadas como parafusos, rolamentos e conectores são essenciais nas linhas de montagem.
This term is predominantly used in industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain management contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian manufacturing hubs like São Paulo, sourcing commodity parts is a standard practice to maintain cost efficiency in competitive global markets. The term reflects modern supply chain practices where standardization and interchangeability are valued for reducing costs and improving production efficiency.
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