deferred order
[/dɪˈfɜːrd ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: deferred orders
pedido diferido
1. An order for goods or services that is placed but deliberately postponed or scheduled for a later delivery or fulfillment date
The customer placed a deferred order for office supplies to be delivered next quarter.
O cliente fez um pedido diferido de suprimentos de escritório para entrega no próximo trimestre.
2. In accounting and business, an order that is recorded but whose execution or fulfillment is intentionally delayed
The deferred order was noted in the system but processing would not begin until funds were available.
O pedido diferido foi registrado no sistema, mas o processamento não começaria até que os fundos estivessem disponíveis.
3. A purchase order placed during one accounting period but scheduled for delivery in a subsequent period
Deferred orders help companies manage cash flow and inventory more effectively.
Pedidos diferidos ajudam as empresas a gerenciar o fluxo de caixa e o inventário de forma mais eficaz.
In Brazilian and Portuguese business contexts, deferred orders are commonly used as a financial management tool to align purchasing with budget cycles and cash flow projections. This practice is particularly prevalent in large corporations and government procurement processes where formal ordering procedures require advance scheduling.
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