Glossary I
Deutsch: Insektizid / Español: Insecticida / Português: Inseticida / Français: Insecticide / Italiano: Insetticida
Insecticide in the industrial context refers to a chemical or biological agent that is used to deter, incapacitate, kill, or otherwise discourage insects. These substances are essential in various industries for protecting crops from pests, maintaining public health by controlling vector-borne diseases, and ensuring hygiene in food production and storage environments.
Deutsch: Industrialisierung / Español: Industrialización / Português: Industrialização / Français: Industrialisation / Italiano: Industrializzazione
Industrialization in the industrial context refers to the process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Individual manual labor is often replaced by mechanized mass production, and craftsmen are replaced by assembly lines.
Deutsch: Bestandsmanagement / Español: Gestión de Inventarios / Português: Gestão de Inventário / Français: Gestion des Stocks / Italiano: Gestione delle Scorte
Inventory management in the industrial context refers to the systematic approach to sourcing, storing, and selling inventory — both raw materials (components) and finished goods (products). It is a crucial part of supply chain management, involving the oversight of non-capitalized assets and stock items. Effective inventory management helps industries optimize their inventory levels, reducing costs associated with excess stock or stockouts while ensuring that production processes and customer demands are met efficiently.
Deutsch: Intensive Landwirtschaft / Español: Agricultura Intensiva / Português: Agricultura Intensiva / Français: Agriculture Intensive / Italiano: Agricoltura Intensiva
Intensive farming in the industrial context refers to agricultural practices designed to maximize productivity and output from a given area of land through the concentrated use of resources such as labor, capital, and technology. This approach typically involves high levels of input, such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation systems, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), to achieve higher yields than would be possible through traditional farming methods.
Deutsch: Unfähigkeit / Español: Incapacidad / Português: Incapacidade / Français: Incapacité / Italiano: Incapacità
Inability in the industrial context refers to the lack of capability, means, or capacity to perform an operational task or achieve a required outcome within an industry setting.
Deutsch: Industrie 4.0 / Español: Industria 4.0 / Português: Indústria 4.0 / Français: Industrie 4.0 / Italiano: Industria 4.0
In the industrial and industry context, Industry 4.0 represents the fourth major revolution in manufacturing and industry. It signifies the integration of advanced digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cyber-physical systems, into the manufacturing process. This digital transformation enables a highly flexible, efficient, and automated production environment, characterized by smart factories that can monitor and optimize processes in real time, support complex supply chains, and adapt to changing demands and conditions with minimal human intervention.
Deutsch: Industrielle Revolution / Español: Revolución Industrial / Português: Revolução Industrial / Français: Révolution Industrielle / Italiano: Rivoluzione Industriale
In the industrial and industry context, the Industrial Revolution refers to the period of profound technological, economic, and social changes that began in the late 18th century, marking the transition from agrarian, handicraft economies to economies characterized by industry and machine manufacturing. This transformation originated in Great Britain and gradually spread to other parts of the world, fundamentally altering the nature of society, work, and the global economy.
Deutsch: Industrielle Innovation / Español: Innovación Industrial / Português: Inovação Industrial / Français: Innovation Industrielle / Italiano: Innovazione Industriale
In the industrial and industry context, industrial innovation refers to the introduction and application of new ideas, products, services, processes, or business models within the industrial sector that significantly improve performance, efficiency, or competitive advantage. It encompasses technological advancements, such as the development of new materials or manufacturing processes, as well as organizational innovations, including changes in management practices or business strategies. Industrial innovation is driven by the need to address challenges such as market competition, environmental sustainability, and evolving consumer demands, aiming to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and create value in new and existing markets.