jeopardized delivery
[ˈdʒɛpərdaɪzd dɪˈlɪvəri]
noun phrasepl: jeopardized deliveries
entrega comprometida
1. A delivery of goods, services, or products that is at risk of not being completed on time or according to agreed specifications due to unforeseen circumstances or obstacles
The shipping delay jeopardized delivery of the medical supplies to the hospital.
O atraso no envio comprometeu a entrega dos suprimentos médicos ao hospital.
2. In business or legal contexts, a delivery situation where contractual obligations are in danger of being breached
The supplier's financial troubles resulted in a jeopardized delivery of the project materials.
Os problemas financeiros do fornecedor resultaram em uma entrega comprometida dos materiais do projeto.
This term is primarily used in business, logistics, and supply chain management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, companies often use 'entrega comprometida' when discussing supply chain issues with clients, while in the USA it's common in legal and contractual discussions regarding liability and breach of service agreements. The term reflects the growing importance of reliable logistics in e-commerce and international trade.
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