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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.
Deutsch: Fehlinterpretation / Español: mala interpretación / Português: interpretação equivocada / Français: mauvaise interprétation / Italiano: errata interpretazione
Misinterpretation in the industrial context refers to the incorrect or flawed understanding of data, instructions, regulations, or communications that can lead to errors in decision-making, project execution, or safety procedures. This can result in operational inefficiencies, increased costs, compliance issues, and safety risks.
Deutsch: Jachthafen / Español: Marina / Português: Marina / Français: Marina / Italiano: Marina
Marina in the industrial context refers to a specialised harbour or dock designed to provide mooring, maintenance, and services for recreational and small commercial boats. Beyond its recreational purpose, marinas are essential infrastructure that intersect with industries such as tourism, marine logistics, and shipbuilding, supporting economic activities and local development.
Deutsch: Methodologie / Español: Metodología / Português: Metodologia / Français: Méthodologie / Italiano: Metodologia
Methodology refers to a structured framework or systematic approach used to accomplish tasks, solve problems, or optimise processes. In an industrial context, methodologies guide the planning, execution, and evaluation of operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality across projects and processes.
Deutsch: Fusion / Español: fusión / Português: fusão / Français: fusion / Italiano: fusione
A merger in the industrial context refers to the combination of two or more companies into a single entity to improve their competitive edge, expand market share, enhance operational efficiencies, or achieve other strategic benefits. This process usually involves the absorption of one company into another or the formation of an entirely new company from the involved entities.