staggered distribution
[/ˈstæɡərd dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: staggered distributions
distribuição escalonada
1. a system of spreading out or delivering items, payments, or events over different times or in intervals rather than all at once
The company implemented a staggered distribution of bonuses throughout the year.
A empresa implementou uma distribuição escalonada de bônus ao longo do ano.
2. in logistics and supply chain, the practice of releasing products or shipments at different times to manage demand and inventory
The staggered distribution of the limited edition sneakers prevented store chaos.
A distribuição escalonada dos tênis de edição limitada evitou caos nas lojas.
3. in finance and investments, the gradual release or allocation of funds or dividends
The inheritance was set up as a staggered distribution over five years.
A herança foi configurada como uma distribuição escalonada ao longo de cinco anos.
In Brazil, 'distribuição escalonada' is widely used in business, retail, and financial sectors, particularly in product launches and quarterly financial reporting. The concept gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic for vaccine distribution and remains common in e-commerce and supply chain management discussions. In the USA, the term reflects modern logistics optimization strategies.
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