supply chain dynamics
[səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn daɪˈnæmɪks]
noun
dinâmica da cadeia de suprimentos
1. The study of how forces, relationships, and interactions between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers affect the flow of goods and services
Understanding supply chain dynamics is crucial for optimizing inventory levels and reducing costs.
Compreender a dinâmica da cadeia de suprimentos é crucial para otimizar os níveis de estoque e reduzir custos.
2. The complex patterns of behavior and change within supply networks over time, including demand fluctuations and ripple effects
The bullwhip effect is a key concept in supply chain dynamics that shows how small shifts in consumer demand can cause large fluctuations upstream.
O efeito chicote é um conceito-chave na dinâmica da cadeia de suprimentos que mostra como pequenas mudanças na demanda dos consumidores podem causar grandes flutuações a montante.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business schools, multinational corporations, and logistics companies. In Brazil, supply chain management gained prominence with the growth of manufacturing and e-commerce sectors. Portuguese European usage differs slightly with 'fornecimento' being preferred over the Anglicism 'suprimentos' in more formal academic contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the supply chain flowing
break in the supply chain
optimize the supply chain pipeline
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