transfer batch

[/ˈtrænsfɜr bætʃ/]
nounpl: transfer batches
lote de transferência
1. A quantity of materials, products, or data sent together from one location, system, or process to another
The factory processes materials in transfer batches to optimize production efficiency.
A fábrica processa materiais em lotes de transferência para otimizar a eficiência da produção.
2. In manufacturing and logistics, a group of items moved together during a production transfer operation
Each transfer batch was tracked with a barcode for inventory management.
Cada lote de transferência era rastreado com um código de barras para gestão de estoque.
3. In computing and data management, a collection of records or files transferred simultaneously between systems
The transfer batch contained 500 customer records sent to the new database.
O lote de transferência continha 500 registros de clientes enviados para o novo banco de dados.
This is a technical term primarily used in manufacturing, logistics, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in industrial hubs like São Paulo and in port cities. The concept reflects modern supply chain management practices adopted globally, with Portuguese terminology adapting from English technical standards used in international business.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
batch transfertransfer lotshipment batchproduction batchdata batch
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual transfersingle unit transfer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote de transferência
standard term used in manufacturing and logistics contexts
São Paulo
lote de transferência / remessa em lote
commonly used in industrial and commercial operations
Rio de Janeiro
lote de transferência
usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
lote de transferência / remessa em lote
term used in industrial contexts, may also use 'lote de envio'

Related Words

batch processingbatch sizetransfer operationlogisticsinventory managementdata transferproduction line

Related Idioms & Phrases

in transfer batches
transfer batch processing
transfer batch size
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