local component
[ˈloʊkəl ˈkɒmpənənt]
nounpl: local components
componente local
1. A part or element of a system, product, or organization that is specific to a particular place or region
The local component of the manufacturing process involves sourcing materials from nearby suppliers.
O componente local do processo de fabricação envolve obter materiais de fornecedores próximos.
2. In economics and trade, the percentage or value of a product that is produced, manufactured, or sourced within a specific country or region
The government requires a minimum local component of 60% for automotive exports.
O governo exige um componente local mínimo de 60% para exportações automóveis.
3. In mathematics and physics, a part of a vector or field that corresponds to a specific direction or dimension
The local component of the magnetic field was measured at different points in the laboratory.
O componente local do campo magnético foi medido em diferentes pontos do laboratório.
In Brazil, local component requirements are particularly important in the automotive and manufacturing industries, where government policies often mandate minimum percentages of domestically-sourced or produced parts. This concept is central to trade agreements like MERCOSUL and reflects broader economic policies promoting domestic industry development and employment.
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