generic supplier
[dʒəˈnɛrɪk səˈplaɪər]
nounpl: generic suppliers
fornecedor genérico
1. A supplier or vendor that provides standardized, non-specialized products or services without brand differentiation, typically offering commoditized goods at competitive prices
The company switched to a generic supplier to reduce procurement costs.
A empresa mudou para um fornecedor genérico para reduzir custos de aquisição.
2. In pharmaceuticals, a supplier that produces generic medications (non-branded drugs with the same active ingredients as name-brand equivalents)
The generic supplier manufactures aspirin tablets for various retailers.
O fornecedor genérico fabrica comprimidos de aspirina para diversos varejistas.
3. A vendor in supply chain management that provides interchangeable products meeting standard specifications without exclusive features
Multiple generic suppliers bid for the contract to supply office equipment.
Múltiplos fornecedores genéricos apresentaram propostas para o contrato de fornecimento de equipamentos de escritório.
In Brazilian business culture, the term 'fornecedor genérico' is widely used in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and procurement sectors. The preference for generic suppliers often relates to cost-consciousness and operational efficiency in corporate decision-making. In the USA, generic suppliers play a significant role in healthcare costs, particularly in pharmaceutical industries where generic medications compete with brand-name drugs.
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