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WDS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Naval Forces
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weapons direction system
1, record 1, English, weapons%20direction%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WDS 2, record 1, English, WDS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If targets are to be engaged by the ship's own weapons, the relevant data is sent to the weapons direction system(WDS) which allocates them to a gun fire control system or to a surface-to-air missile system. 1, record 1, English, - weapons%20direction%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces navales
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- direction de tir
1, record 1, French, direction%20de%20tir
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'objectif est à traiter par les armes de bord , le NTDS transmet les éléments-but à la direction de tir qui à son tour les dirigent vers une conduite de tir-canon ou de missiles surface-air. 1, record 1, French, - direction%20de%20tir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- programmed distribution group
1, record 2, English, programmed%20distribution%20group
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- programmed distribution 2, record 2, English, programmed%20distribution
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The technical name for this type of organization is "Programmed Distribution. "It is similar to a cooperative, owned by the warehouse distributors. The goal is to enhance the purchasing power of each member warehouse, and to share certain operating expenses. By improving buying power and reducing overhead costs, each WD [warehouse distributor] seeks to better their competitive position in its marketing area. The savings are passed on to the local independent retailers who are affiliated with the WDs, which improves their competitive position. 2, record 2, English, - programmed%20distribution%20group
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- groupe de distributeurs affiliés
1, record 2, French, groupe%20de%20distributeurs%20affili%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- groupe de distributeurs associés 1, record 2, French, groupe%20de%20distributeurs%20associ%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce concept ne s'applique qu'au domaine du marché secondaire de l'automobile. Il ressemble beaucoup à une coopérative, où les membres, c'est-à-dire les distributeurs-magasiniers, partagent certaines dépenses et s'associent ensemble pour commander des pièces à d'autres compagnies. Le but de ce groupement est de réduire les coûts d'exploitation. 1, record 2, French, - groupe%20de%20distributeurs%20affili%C3%A9s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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