cadena de suministro
The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.
The supply chain is the complete network of entities and processes involved in moving a product from raw material to the final customer.
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- The entire process of creating and delivering a product.
- Includes sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution steps.
- Crucial for business efficiency and global trade.
Summary
The supply chain is the complete network of entities and processes involved in moving a product from raw material to the final customer.
- The entire process of creating and delivering a product.
- Includes sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution steps.
- Crucial for business efficiency and global trade.
Think of it as a relay race
Imagine a relay race where the baton is the product. Each runner is a different stage of the supply chain.
Don't confuse with logistics alone
Remember that logistics is just one link in the chain. The chain is the whole process.
Globalized economy context
Modern chains often cross several countries. This is why global events affect local product availability.
Beispiele
4 von 4La empresa ha tenido problemas en su cadena de suministro.
The company has had problems in its supply chain.
El director presentó el informe sobre la eficiencia de la cadena de suministro.
The director presented the report on supply chain efficiency.
Hay que mejorar la cadena de suministro para ser más rápidos.
We must improve the supply chain to be faster.
La resiliencia de la cadena de suministro es un tema clave en la investigación económica.
Supply chain resilience is a key topic in economic research.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Chain' (Cadena) as the links connecting the start (factory) to the finish (customer). Think of a metal chain holding the whole business together.
Visión general
La cadena de suministro (supply chain) es la columna vertebral de cualquier negocio que comercialice bienes físicos. No se limita solo al transporte, sino que integra la planificación, el abastecimiento, la fabricación y la logística de distribución. 2) Patrones de uso: Se utiliza frecuentemente en contextos empresariales, económicos y académicos. Es común escuchar sobre su 'optimización' o 'gestión', especialmente cuando ocurren interrupciones globales. 3) Contextos comunes: Es un término esencial en el comercio internacional, la administración de empresas y la logística. Se menciona en noticias sobre escasez de productos, inflación o eficiencia operativa. 4) Comparación: A diferencia de la 'logística', que se enfoca principalmente en el movimiento y almacenamiento eficiente, la cadena de suministro es un concepto más amplio que incluye la relación con proveedores y la estrategia de producción.
Nutzungshinweise
The term is formal and commonly used in business, economics, and academic writing. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing specific product shortages. Always use the full phrase 'cadena de suministro' rather than just 'cadena'.
Häufige Fehler
Some learners translate it literally as 'supply chain' but forget the Spanish structure requires 'de suministro'. Others use it interchangeably with 'logística', which is technically imprecise. Avoid using it to refer to a simple store shelf.
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Chain' (Cadena) as the links connecting the start (factory) to the finish (customer). Think of a metal chain holding the whole business together.
Wortherkunft
The term is a calque of the English 'supply chain'. 'Cadena' comes from the Latin 'catena', meaning a series of connected links.
Kultureller Kontext
In the modern globalized world, this term became a household word due to the 2020 global pandemic. People realized that their daily goods depend on a fragile international network.
Beispiele
La empresa ha tenido problemas en su cadena de suministro.
everydayThe company has had problems in its supply chain.
El director presentó el informe sobre la eficiencia de la cadena de suministro.
formalThe director presented the report on supply chain efficiency.
Hay que mejorar la cadena de suministro para ser más rápidos.
informalWe must improve the supply chain to be faster.
La resiliencia de la cadena de suministro es un tema clave en la investigación económica.
academicSupply chain resilience is a key topic in economic research.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Rotura de la cadena de suministro
Supply chain break
Cadena de suministro global
Global supply chain
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Logistics is a subset of the supply chain. It focuses specifically on the movement and storage of goods.
Grammatikmuster
Think of it as a relay race
Imagine a relay race where the baton is the product. Each runner is a different stage of the supply chain.
Don't confuse with logistics alone
Remember that logistics is just one link in the chain. The chain is the whole process.
Globalized economy context
Modern chains often cross several countries. This is why global events affect local product availability.
Teste dich selbst
Completa la frase con el término adecuado.
La empresa busca optimizar su ___ para reducir los costes de transporte.
Es el término que engloba todo el proceso de distribución y producción.
Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenLa logística es una parte de la cadena de suministro que se encarga del transporte y almacenamiento. La cadena de suministro es el concepto global que incluye también la compra de materiales y la producción.
Es vital porque determina la disponibilidad de productos y los precios finales. Una cadena eficiente reduce costes y mejora la satisfacción del cliente.
Se refiere a una interrupción en el flujo de bienes, como ocurrió durante la pandemia. Esto genera desabastecimiento y retrasos en la entrega de mercancías.
Generalmente, es gestionada por un 'Supply Chain Manager' o director de operaciones. Su labor es coordinar a proveedores, fabricantes y distribuidores.
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