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deficient inventory
[dɪˈfɪʃənt ˈɪnvəntɔːri]
noun
pl: deficient inventories
inventário deficiente
1.
A stock of goods or materials that is insufficient to meet current demand or operational requirements
The warehouse reported a deficient inventory of spare parts, causing production delays.
O armazém relatou um inventário deficiente de peças de reposição, causando atrasos na produção.
2.
An inventory level that falls below the minimum threshold needed for normal business operations
Due to supply chain disruptions, the store faced a deficient inventory situation during peak season.
Devido a interrupções na cadeia de suprimentos, a loja enfrentou uma situação de inventário deficiente durante a época de pico.
Synonyms
insufficient inventory
low inventory
inadequate stock
inventory shortage
stock depletion
Antonyms
surplus inventory
excess inventory
adequate inventory
optimal inventory
overstock
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inventário deficiente
Standard business term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estoque insuficiente
Common alternative in commercial contexts
Portugal
inventário insuficiente
Preferred in European Portuguese business environments
Related Idioms & Phrases
running low on inventory
stock out of inventory
inventory gap
supply shortage
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