source of supply

[/sɔːrs əv səˈplaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: sources of supply
fonte de abastecimento
1. The origin or location from which goods, materials, or resources are obtained or provided
The factory relies on multiple sources of supply for its raw materials.
A fábrica depende de múltiplas fontes de abastecimento para suas matérias-primas.
2. A supplier or vendor that provides necessary items or services
Finding a reliable source of supply is crucial for maintaining production.
Encontrar uma fonte de abastecimento confiável é crucial para manter a produção.
3. The supply chain or distribution network that delivers products to consumers
The company diversified its sources of supply to reduce risks.
A empresa diversificou suas fontes de abastecimento para reduzir riscos.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'fonte de abastecimento' is commonly used in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement discussions. The term reflects the importance of supply chain resilience in business strategy, particularly relevant in manufacturing and retail sectors. In the USA, this phrase is standard in logistics, business, and economic discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
suppliervendorsourceorigin of supplysupply sourcedistribution channel
Antonyms / Antônimos
demandconsumerdestination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fonte de abastecimento
Standard usage in business and commerce contexts
São Paulo
fonte de suprimento
Alternative term used in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
fonte de fornecimento
Portuguese variant emphasizing the act of supplying
Rio de Janeiro
fonte de abastecimento
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

supply chainprocurementinventorydistributorwholesalerlogistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

dry up a source of supply
diversify sources of supply
secure a source of supply
cut off a source of supply
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