supplier compliance

[/səˈplaɪər kəmˈplaɪəns/]
nounpl: supplier compliances
conformidade do fornecedor
1. The adherence of suppliers to contractual obligations, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
The company implemented a new supplier compliance program to ensure all vendors meet quality standards.
A empresa implementou um novo programa de conformidade do fornecedor para garantir que todos os vendedores atendam aos padrões de qualidade.
2. The process of monitoring and verifying that suppliers follow agreed-upon terms, legal regulations, and business requirements
Supplier compliance audits are conducted quarterly to verify adherence to environmental regulations.
Auditorias de conformidade do fornecedor são conduzidas trimestralmente para verificar a adesão às regulamentações ambientais.
3. The degree to which a supplier meets established standards in delivery, pricing, documentation, and ethical practices
Our supplier compliance score improved after implementing better tracking systems.
Nosso índice de conformidade do fornecedor melhorou após implementar melhores sistemas de rastreamento.
In Brazil, particularly in multinational corporations and modern business environments, the English term 'compliance' is frequently retained alongside Portuguese translations. The concept gained prominence with increased corporate governance standards and international supply chain regulations. It reflects the growing importance of risk management and ethical sourcing in Brazilian and American business practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vendor compliancesupplier adherenceprocurement compliancesupply chain compliance
Antonyms / Antônimos
supplier non-compliancevendor violationsupply chain breach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conformidade do fornecedor
Standard term used in formal business and corporate environments
São Paulo
conformidade de fornecedores / compliance de fornecedores
Both Portuguese and English term used interchangeably in corporate/multinational settings
Rio de Janeiro
conformidade do fornecedor
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
conformidade do fornecedor / cumprimento das obrigações do fornecedor
More formal Portuguese phrasing may be used; 'compliance' sometimes retained in English

Related Words

quality assurancevendor managementregulatory requirementscontract managementauditsupply chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet compliance standards
bring into compliance
compliance violation
maintain compliance
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