spread-out operations
[/sprɛd aʊt ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
operações dispersas
1. Business or military activities that are geographically distributed across multiple locations rather than concentrated in one place
The company's spread-out operations across three continents required sophisticated logistics management.
As operações dispersas da empresa em três continentes exigiram gestão logística sofisticada.
2. Activities or tasks that are distributed over time or among multiple units
The military maintained spread-out operations to avoid concentrated targeting.
Os militares mantinham operações dispersas para evitar ataques concentrados.
3. Business activities stretched across various branches, departments, or facilities
Managing spread-out operations requires effective communication and coordination systems.
Gerenciar operações dispersas requer sistemas eficazes de comunicação e coordenação.
This term is commonly used in business, logistics, and military contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it reflects the reality of large multinational companies and government agencies managing resources across vast geographic distances. The concept is particularly relevant to Brazilian companies expanding internationally and to discussions of regional development and decentralization policies.
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