erratic demand

[ɪˈrætɪk dɪˈmænd]
noun phrasepl: erratic demands
demanda errática
1. Unpredictable and inconsistent customer demand that fluctuates irregularly without a clear pattern, making forecasting and inventory planning difficult
The retail company struggled with erratic demand during the holiday season, leading to significant overstock and understock issues.
A empresa de varejo enfrentou demanda errática durante a temporada de férias, resultando em problemas significativos de excesso e falta de estoque.
2. Irregular variations in the quantity of products or services requested by consumers that deviate from expected or seasonal patterns
Erratic demand for spare parts made it challenging to maintain optimal inventory levels.
A demanda errática por peças de reposição dificultou a manutenção de níveis ideais de estoque.
The term 'erratic demand' is widely used in Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in supply chain management, retail, and manufacturing industries. In Brazil, companies increasingly focus on demand forecasting technology to mitigate the challenges posed by erratic demand, especially in sectors like e-commerce and fast-moving consumer goods. This concept is critical for operational efficiency and cost management in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unpredictable demandvolatile demandunstable demandirregular demandinconsistent demandfluctuating demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
stable demandpredictable demandconsistent demandregular demandsteady demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda errática
Standard term used in business and supply chain management contexts
São Paulo
demanda errática / procura irregular
Common in commercial and industrial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
demanda errática
Used in retail and logistics industries
Portugal
procura errática / demanda irregular
Both terms used; procura more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

demand forecastinginventory managementsupply chaindemand variabilitydemand planningseasonal demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
hit or miss
ups and downs
feast or famine
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