push system
[/pʊʃ ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: push systems
sistema de empurra
1. A production or supply chain management system in which goods are produced or distributed based on forecasted demand, with inventory pushed downstream to customers regardless of actual current demand
The company used a push system to distribute products to all retail locations based on historical sales data.
A empresa utilizava um sistema de empurra para distribuir produtos a todos os locais de varejo com base em dados históricos de vendas.
2. In operations management, a method where production is initiated by upstream decisions rather than downstream customer demand
Under the push system, the manufacturer decides what to produce and when, then distributes it through the supply chain.
Sob o sistema de empurra, o fabricante decide o que produzir e quando, depois o distribui pela cadeia de suprimentos.
This term is predominantly used in business, manufacturing, and supply chain management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects a traditional approach to production and distribution that contrasts with modern lean manufacturing philosophies. In Brazilian companies, particularly in manufacturing sectors, understanding the difference between push and pull systems has become increasingly important for operational efficiency.
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