supply chains
[/səˈplaɪ tʃeɪnz/]
nounpl: supply chains
cadeias de suprimentos
1. The network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in delivering a product or service from supplier to customer
The company improved its supply chains to reduce delivery times.
A empresa melhorou suas cadeias de suprimentos para reduzir os tempos de entrega.
2. The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of goods
Global supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic.
As cadeias de suprimentos globais foram perturbadas pela pandemia.
3. The management of the flow of goods from raw materials to end consumers
Efficient supply chains are crucial for competitive advantage.
Cadeias de suprimentos eficientes são cruciais para vantagem competitiva.
The term 'supply chains' became increasingly prominent in business discourse globally, especially after 2020 when pandemic disruptions highlighted the fragility of global supply networks. In Brazil, companies increasingly adopt 'cadeias de suprimentos' in professional settings, reflecting growing integration with international business practices and English-language corporate terminology.
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