demand volatility
[/dɪˈmænd vɒˈlætɪlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: demand volatilities / volatilidades de demanda
volatilidade da demanda
1. The degree of fluctuation or unpredictability in customer demand for a product or service over a given period
High demand volatility makes it difficult for manufacturers to forecast production needs accurately.
A alta volatilidade da demanda dificulta que os fabricantes façam previsões precisas das necessidades de produção.
2. The extent to which demand varies unexpectedly, creating uncertainty in supply chain planning
Seasonal products typically experience significant demand volatility throughout the year.
Produtos sazonais tipicamente experimentam uma volatilidade significativa de demanda ao longo do ano.
3. In economics and finance, the measure of variance in quantity demanded relative to average demand levels
Demand volatility increased during the pandemic, affecting retail inventory strategies.
A volatilidade da demanda aumentou durante a pandemia, afetando as estratégias de inventário do varejo.
This is a specialized business and supply chain management term increasingly important in both American and Brazilian corporate contexts. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the growth of e-commerce and logistics sectors. Companies now regularly discuss demand volatility strategies in planning meetings, especially post-COVID when supply chain disruptions became a critical business concern. The term reflects modern challenges in global commerce where consumer behavior patterns are less predictable than in previous decades.
Related Idioms & Phrases
manage demand volatility
cope with demand volatility
reduce demand volatility
lidar com a volatilidade da demanda
gerenciar a volatilidade de demanda
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