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supply control

[/səˈplaɪ kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: supply controls
controle de abastecimento
1. The regulation and management of the quantity and distribution of goods or resources to meet demand
The government implemented supply control measures to prevent shortages during the crisis.
O governo implementou medidas de controle de abastecimento para prevenir escassez durante a crise.
2. In economics, policies designed to limit the availability of a product to stabilize prices
Supply control of petroleum exports affects global market prices.
O controle de abastecimento de exportações de petróleo afeta os preços do mercado global.
3. In industrial or business contexts, the management system that ensures adequate inventory levels
Effective supply control is essential for just-in-time manufacturing.
O controle eficaz de abastecimento é essencial para a manufatura just-in-time.
Synonyms
inventory controlsupply managementstock controlsupply chain management
Antonyms
supply liberalizationopen market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle de abastecimento
Standard term used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
controle de fornecimento
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
controlo de abastecimento
Uses 'controlo' spelling following European Portuguese convention

Related Idioms & Phrases

tight supply control
supply control measures
supply control policy
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