variable demand
[ˈvɛriəbəl dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: variable demands
demanda variável
1. Fluctuating or changing demand for a product or service that is not constant over time, influenced by market conditions, seasons, consumer preferences, or economic factors
The ice cream industry faces variable demand, with sales peaking in summer and dropping in winter.
A indústria de sorvete enfrenta demanda variável, com vendas atingindo picos no verão e caindo no inverno.
2. In economics and business, demand that changes unpredictably or according to specific patterns, requiring flexible inventory and production management
Retailers must prepare for variable demand during holiday seasons by stocking additional inventory.
Os varejistas devem se preparar para a demanda variável durante as estações festivas, estocando inventário adicional.
This term is fundamental in Brazilian business and economics education, particularly relevant in retail, manufacturing, and service industries. Brazilian companies frequently discuss estratégias para demanda variável (strategies for variable demand) in quarterly business meetings and supply chain planning sessions. The concept is especially important in Brazil's agricultural sector and tourism industry, where seasonal variations significantly impact business operations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ride the wave of variable demand
manage the ups and downs of demand
adapt to changing market demands
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