fixed supply chains
[ˈfɪkst səˈplaɪ tʃeɪnz]
noun phrase
cadeias de suprimento fixas
1. Supply chains that are established with set routes, suppliers, and distribution networks that remain constant over time, with limited flexibility to adapt to market changes
The company relied on fixed supply chains that made it difficult to respond to sudden demand fluctuations.
A empresa dependia de cadeias de suprimento fixas que dificultavam a resposta a flutuações repentinas de demanda.
2. Predetermined logistics networks where the flow of materials and products follows predetermined pathways from suppliers to manufacturers to consumers
Fixed supply chains in manufacturing require careful planning to avoid bottlenecks.
As cadeias de suprimento fixas na manufatura exigem planejamento cuidadoso para evitar gargalos.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business and manufacturing sectors, particularly in São Paulo's industrial region. It reflects the reality of many traditional manufacturing operations in Brazil that have struggled with supply chain rigidity, especially during economic transitions. In contrast, more modern and internationally-oriented Brazilian companies are increasingly moving toward flexible and agile supply chains.
Related Idioms & Phrases
locked into supply chains
tied to fixed supply routes
stuck with the same suppliers
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