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vendor-managed

|ven/dor-man/aged|

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/ˈvɛndər ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/ˈvɛndə ˈmænɪdʒd/

vendor oversight

Etymology
Etymology Information

'vendor-managed' originates from the combination of 'vendor' and 'managed', where 'vendor' refers to a seller or supplier and 'managed' refers to the act of overseeing or controlling.

Historical Evolution

The term 'vendor-managed' evolved from the business practice of allowing suppliers to take responsibility for certain operational tasks.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'managed by a vendor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

refers to a system or process where a vendor is responsible for managing certain aspects of a business, such as inventory or supply chain.

The company uses a vendor-managed inventory system to streamline operations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/20 02:31