supplier failure
[/səˈplaɪər ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: supplier failures
falha do fornecedor
1. The inability of a supplier to deliver goods or services according to agreed terms, specifications, or deadlines
The supplier failure caused a significant disruption in our production schedule.
A falha do fornecedor causou uma interrupção significativa em nosso cronograma de produção.
2. A situation where a supplier becomes insolvent, ceases operations, or abandons contractual obligations
The company had to find alternative sources after the sudden supplier failure.
A empresa teve que encontrar fornecedores alternativos após a falha súbita do fornecedor.
3. In supply chain management, any breakdown in the supplier's ability to meet quality, quantity, or delivery requirements
Risk management protocols must account for potential supplier failure scenarios.
Os protocolos de gestão de risco devem considerar cenários de falha do fornecedor.
This is primarily business and supply chain terminology used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, where manufacturing and commerce are critical economic sectors, supplier failure is a significant concern in industrial contexts. Companies typically develop contingency plans and diversify their supplier base to mitigate this risk. The term reflects modern supply chain management practices that are now standard across multinational corporations operating in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the supplier fell through
supplier went belly up
caught off guard by supplier failure
scramble for backup suppliers
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