Glossary M
Deutsch: Bergbauindustrie / Español: Industria minera / Português: Indústria de mineração / Français: Industrie minière / Italiano: Industria mineraria
Mining industry refers to the sector involved in the extraction, processing, and distribution of minerals, metals, and other geological materials from the Earth. It supplies raw materials essential for construction, manufacturing, energy production, and various industrial applications. This industry plays a crucial role in global economies but also faces environmental and regulatory challenges.
Deutsch: Fertigungssektor / Español: Sector manufacturero / Português: Setor de manufatura / Français: Secteur manufacturier / Italiano: Settore manifatturiero
Manufacturing sector refers to the industry responsible for transforming raw materials into finished or semi-finished products through mechanical, chemical, or manual processes. It includes various industries such as automotive, electronics, textiles, and machinery, playing a crucial role in economic development, employment, and technological advancements.
Deutsch: Marktvolatilität / Español: Volatilidad del mercado / Português: Volatilidade do mercado / Français: Volatilité du marché / Italiano: Volatilità del mercato
Market volatility refers to the degree of fluctuation in the prices of goods, raw materials, stocks, or other financial instruments within an industry over a given period. In the industrial sector, market volatility can impact production costs, supply chains, investment decisions, and overall business stability.
Deutsch: Moderation / Español: Moderación / Português: Moderação / Français: Modération / Italiano: Moderazione
Moderation in the industrial and industry context refers to the process of regulating, balancing, or managing various activities, systems, or processes to ensure optimal performance, safety, and sustainability. It often involves implementing controls or adjustments to maintain operations within acceptable parameters, preventing extremes that could lead to inefficiencies, failures, or risks.
Deutsch: Marktverteilung / Español: Distribución de mercado / Português: Distribuição de mercado / Français: Distribution de marché / Italiano: Distribuzione di mercato
Market distribution refers to the process and strategy by which goods or services move from producers to consumers or industrial buyers within an industry. This includes the selection of channels, logistics, and intermediaries that ensure the efficient and effective delivery of products to target markets. The goal is to match supply with demand while maximising profitability and customer satisfaction.
Deutsch: Vermittler / Español: Mediador / Português: Mediador / Français: Médiateur / Italiano: Mediatore
Mediator in the industrial context refers to an individual, organisation, or tool that facilitates communication, negotiation, or decision-making between two or more parties within an industry. This role is critical for resolving disputes, fostering collaboration, or ensuring smooth interactions between stakeholders such as suppliers, manufacturers, and buyers.
Deutsch: Monopol / Español: Monopolio / Português: Monopólio / Français: Monopole / Italiano: Monopolio
Monopoly in the industrial context refers to a market structure where a single company or entity has exclusive control over the production, supply, or sale of a particular product or service. This dominance allows the monopolist to dictate prices, limit competition, and influence market conditions to its advantage.
Deutsch: Milchstein / Español: Piedra de leche / Português: Pedra de leite / Français: Pierre de lait / Italiano: Pietra di latte
Milkstone in the industrial context refers to a hard, white or greyish residue that forms on dairy equipment surfaces due to the accumulation of milk solids, minerals, and other deposits. It is a common issue in dairy processing and production industries, arising from improper or incomplete cleaning of equipment such as milking machines, storage tanks, and pipelines.