supply chain opacity
[/səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn oʊˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: supply chain opacities
opacidade da cadeia de suprimentos
1. The lack of visibility, transparency, or clear information about the processes, participants, and activities within a supply chain, making it difficult to track products, materials, or information from origin to end consumer
Supply chain opacity has made it challenging for consumers to verify the ethical sourcing of their clothing
A opacidade da cadeia de suprimentos tornou difícil para os consumidores verificar o abastecimento ético de suas roupas
2. The deliberate or inadvertent concealment of supply chain information, including sources of raw materials, manufacturing locations, labor practices, and environmental impacts
The manufacturer's supply chain opacity raised concerns about labor practices in their factories
A opacidade da cadeia de suprimentos do fabricante levantou preocupações sobre as práticas trabalhistas em suas fábricas
In Brazil, supply chain opacity has become increasingly important in corporate discussions, particularly following consumer demand for transparency in industries like fashion, food, and technology. Companies operating in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro face growing pressure from NGOs and consumers to disclose supply chain information. In the USA, especially in NYC, the term is frequently used in sustainability reports and corporate social responsibility initiatives, reflecting concerns about labor practices, environmental impact, and ethical sourcing.
NYC Slang
the murky supply game / black box sourcing
Related Idioms & Phrases
black box supply chain
flying blind in the supply chain
keeping suppliers in the dark
a closed-book supply network
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