preimport

/ˈpriɪmpɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of importing goods or services before they are needed, often to take advantage of economies of scale or to reduce costs.

“The company engaged in preimportation of raw materials to avoid potential supply chain disruptions.”

Synonyms

  • advance import
  • forward import

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postponement