sequential demand

[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: sequential demands
demanda sequencial
1. A demand or request that occurs in a specific order or sequence, where each demand depends on or follows a previous one in a predetermined pattern
The production schedule required sequential demand fulfillment to ensure efficiency.
O cronograma de produção exigia o atendimento da demanda sequencial para garantir eficiência.
2. In economics and business, a pattern of customer requests that must be addressed in a particular order due to dependencies or logical progression
The software system was designed to handle sequential demand from multiple users without conflicts.
O sistema de software foi projetado para lidar com demanda sequencial de múltiplos usuários sem conflitos.
3. In game theory and economics, a situation where players or agents make decisions or requests in a predetermined order
The sequential demand game analyzed how competitors respond to each other's moves in order.
O jogo de demanda sequencial analisou como os concorrentes respondem aos movimentos uns dos outros em ordem.
This is a technical term primarily used in business, economics, logistics, and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is more prevalent in corporate environments, manufacturing sectors, and academic settings. In Brazil, understanding sequential demand is important for supply chain management and operational efficiency discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ordered demandstaged demandsuccessive demandphased demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
simultaneous demandconcurrent demandparallel demandrandom demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda sequencial
Standard term used in business, economics, and operations management contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demanda sequencial
Same as general Brazilian usage; may be heard in financial and business districts
São Paulo
demanda sequencial
Commonly used in corporate and manufacturing sectors; standard business terminology
Portugal
procura sequencial
Uses 'procura' instead of 'demanda'; both are acceptable but this is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

queueordersequencedemand managementsupply chainworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sequential order
demand chain
supply and demand sequence
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