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UNIQUE GOODS [15 records]

Record 1 2025-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Trade Goods
  • The Product (Marketing)
CONT

Specialty goods have particularly unique characteristics and brand identifications for which a significant group of buyers is willing to make a special purchasing effort. Examples include specific brands of fancy products, luxury cars, professional photographic equipment, and high-fashion clothing. For instance, consumers who favour merchandise produced by a certain shoe manufacturer or furniture maker will, if necessary, travel considerable distances in order to purchase that particular brand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'objets de commerce
  • Produit (Commercialisation)
CONT

La typologie des biens de consommation [...] On établit habituellement une distinction entre les biens d'achat courant, les biens d'achat réfléchi, les biens de spécialité et les biens non recherchés [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de bienes comerciales
  • Producto (Comercialización)
DEF

Bienes de consumo con características especiales o identificación de marca para la cual un gran grupo de compradores está dispuesto a a hacer un considerable esfuerzo.

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Record 2 2024-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Contracts
CONT

A sole source exists when goods or services, because of unique characteristics or other reasons, are only available from a single source.... When an alternate supplier for a product or service cannot be identified... a sole source justification must be provided. The sole source justification should document the good faith effort made in searching for other suppliers, include a list of the unique technical specifications required of the product, and the companies that were contacted in the search for alternate sources.

Key term(s)
  • single-source justification

French

Domaine(s)
  • Marchés publics
CONT

Conformément au Règlement sur les marchés de l'État, l'autorité contractante peut conclure un marché sans lancer d'appels d'offres [...] Il n'est pas nécessaire de fournir des documents supplémentaires [à l'appui de la] justification du recours à un fournisseur unique [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Software
  • The Product (Marketing)
CONT

Peer platforms are increasingly popular online tools that are used to facilitate transactions for goods or services. Some platforms are now valued at billions of dollars and are expected to continue growing... Peer platforms have the potential to increase competition and reduce barriers to entry for providers; however, they also present new and unique challenges for regulators, particularly in the areas of consumer protection, [competition] and employment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Logiciels
  • Produit (Commercialisation)

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment
CONT

With nearly a third of the world's top-500 firms based in the region, about half of the world's trade in goods and services involves Europe, providing Canadian companies with a unique entry point for Global Value Chains, two-way investment opportunities, and science and technology collaborations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

Abritant près du tiers des 500 plus importantes sociétés du monde, l’Europe participe à près de la moitié des échanges mondiaux de biens et de services et offre aux entreprises canadiennes un point d’accès privilégié aux chaînes de valeur mondiales et une foule de possibilités d’investissements bilatéraux et de partenariats scientifiques et technologiques.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
  • Transport of Goods
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

A mechanical device marked with a unique identifier, that is externally affixed to the doors of a container or a trailer used for the transportation of goods, and that is designed to prohibit the opening of the container or the trailer, thus ensuring the integrity of the cargo.

CONT

The purpose of mechanical seals is, as part of a security system, to determine whether a freight container has been tampered with, i.e. whether there has been unauthorized entry into the container through its doors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Dispositif mécanique marqué d'un indicateur unique, qu'on appose à l'extérieur sur les portes d'un conteneur ou d'une remorque servant au transport de marchandises pour en interdire l'ouverture et ainsi garantir l'intégrité de la cargaison.

CONT

En tant que partie d'un système de sécurité, le scellé mécanique a pour but d'indiquer s'il a y eu une violation d'un conteneur de transport de marchandises, c'est-à-dire si on est entré sans autorisation par les portes du conteneur.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Inventory and Material Management
OBS

The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management(CIPMM), formerly the Materiel Management Institute(MMI), is a leader in : Information Sharing, Professional Development, Advocacy and Recognition for the public sector procurement and materiel management community. The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management(CIPMM) is a not-for-profit organization open to everyone with an interest in the management of goods and services in the public sector, offering unique opportunities to explore and learn more about current initiatives, policies and best practices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
OBS

L’Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du matériel (ICAGM) (anciennement l’Institut de gestion du matériel du Canada) est un leader dans les domaines : du partage de l’information, du perfectionnement professionnel, de la défense des droits et de la reconnaissance pour la collectivité des acquisitions (ou des approvisionnements) et de la gestion du matériel du secteur public. L'Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du matériel (ICAGM) est une organisation sans but lucratif ouverte à toutes les personnes intéressées à la gestion des produits et services dans le secteur public, leur offrant des occasions uniques d’explorer et de se tenir au courant des initiatives, des politiques et des pratiques exemplaires actuelles.

Spanish

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Record 7 2010-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Customs and Excise
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

The official U.S. government nomenclature describing and classifying imported goods and the duty rates applicable to those goods.

OBS

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States(HTS) was enacted by Congress and made effective on January 1, 1989, replacing the former Tariff Schedules of the United States. The HTS comprises a hierarchical structure for describing all goods in trade for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. This structure is based upon the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System(HS), administered by the World Customs Organization in Brussels; the 4-and 6-digit HS product categories are subdivided into 8-digit unique U. S. rate lines and 10-digit non-legal statistical reporting categories.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Douanes et accise
  • Commerce extérieur
Key term(s)
  • Tarif douanier des États-Unis

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de documentos y obras
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 8 2005-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medication
OBS

Established in 1964, CAPDM is a leading health care industry association with a unique focus on supply chain management. The membership consists of full service pharmacy distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, health and beauty and consumer product manufacturers, and other organizations providing goods and services to the health care industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médicaments

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Breadmaking
CONT

Novamul(R) has been widely accepted by the baking industry for extending the shelf life of traditional baked goods. It is a unique enzyme that preserves the crumb freshness and extends the shelf life of fresh bread without compromising the quality. The ability to now hold inventory for a longer period of time has resulted in fewer stale returns and reduced production and distribution costs. Today Novamul-patented for baked goods by Novozymes-has attained an undisputed status as the premier fresh-keeping enzyme.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Boulangerie
CONT

L'entreprise danoise Novo Nordisk a soumis deux requêtes en juillet 1996 pour deux amylases (enzymes) distinctes. La première porte le nom de Novamyl; elle permet de prolonger la conservation du pain. La seconde, commercialisée sous le nom de Termamyl, contribue à augmenter la conversion d'amidon en sirop de glucose (sirop de sucre).

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Security
  • Foreign Trade
CONT

A Crown corporation and unique financial institution, it provides trade finance and risk management services, including accounts receivable insurance, political risk insurance, contract and insurance bonding, and financing for buyers of Canadian goods and services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des sûretés
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

À titre de société de la Couronne et d'institution financière unique en son genre, l'organisme fournit des services de financement du commerce extérieur et de gestion des risques, y compris l'assurance-comptes clients, l'assurance-risque politique, les cautionnements de contrat et d'assurance, et le crédit-acheteur pour les acheteurs de biens et services canadiens.

OBS

cautionnements de contrat et d'assurance : pluriel d'usage.

Key term(s)
  • cautionnement de contrat et d'assurance

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Trade Goods
  • Sales (Marketing)
  • Clothing (General)
DEF

Goods whose primary appeal rests on frequently changing design or appearance.

CONT

Fashion Goods are those items that are unique and fashion forward. They are also the items that you may be able to take a higher markup on if the items are unique to your store and your area. Usually these items tend to be purchased in smaller quantities and are merchandised in a prominent location. If it is a hot item, it can add plenty to your gross margin.

OBS

fashion goods: term usually in the plural in this context.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'objets de commerce
  • Vente
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
CONT

La chaussure fantaisie de femme, fortement sensible à l'influence de la mode, est un article de nouveauté.

OBS

Termes généralement au pluriel dans ce contexte,

Key term(s)
  • article de nouveauté
  • article de mode

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment
DEF

An investment fund which invests a part of its initial outlay in derivatives (futures, options and warrants).

CONT

This is attractive but not unique. Other assets boast low correlations with securities. One reason why returns on derivatives funds are eccentric is that they include futures and options on commodities; physical goods like oil or copper tend to do better than paper assets when inflation rises unexpectedly.

Key term(s)
  • derivatives funds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Fonds dont une partie des capitaux est investie en produits dérivés.

CONT

Les autorités britanniques se sont donc montrées d'une prudence de Sioux en accordant l'autorisation de lancer des fonds en produits dérivés. Car contrairement à ce que l'on pourrait penser, il n'existait jusqu'ici aucun fonds de ce type en Grande-Bretagne même : c'est sous le statut [off-shore] qu'opéraient leurs promoteurs anglais.

Spanish

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Record 13 1999-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • History (General)
OBS

This CD-ROM/Internet hybrid examines the key role of geography, politics, culture and economics on Canadian communications and the influence of exploration and communications in nation building. It recognizes and celebrates the unique ways in which Canada is a country build along trade routes, and how the flow of goods, culture and ideas have shaped the character of the nation. Created in partnership with DNA Productions Inc. of Vancouver and the Terra Nova Initiative.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Cet outil multimédia examine le rôle clé de la géographie, de la politique, de la culture et de l'économie dans les communications canadiennes; il examine également l'incidence de l'exploration et des communications dans l'édification du pays. Il met en valeur le rôle unique que les routes commerciales ont joué dans la création du Canada, ainsi que la façon dont la circulation des biens et la diffusion de la culture et des idées a façonné la caractère de la nation. Créé en partenariat avec DNA Productions Inc. de Vancouver et l'Initiative Terra Nova.

Spanish

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Record 14 1996-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foreign Trade
  • Types of Trade Goods

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce extérieur
  • Types d'objets de commerce
Key term(s)
  • article hors série

Spanish

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Record 15 1990-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statutes and Regulations (Transportation)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Waste Manifest. Before dangerous goods that are(a) solid wastes in quantities of 5 kg or more, or(b) liquid wastes in quantities of 5 L or more, are transported, the consignor of the dangerous goods(c) shall complete and sign for each consignment of the dangerous goods offered by him for transport(i) Part A of a manifest that has a waste manifest identification number unique for each consignment and that is in the form set out as Form 1 in Schedule IV....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Législation et réglementation (Transports)
  • Gestion des déchets

Spanish

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