product lead time

  • 1lead time — lead times 1) N COUNT Lead time is the time between the original design or idea for a particular product and its actual production. [BUSINESS] They aim to cut production lead times to under 18 months. 2) N COUNT Lead time is the period of time… …

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  • 2lead time — lead′ time [[t]lid[/t]] n. the period of time between the initial phase of a process and the emergence of results, as between the planning and completed manufacture of a product • Etymology: 1940–45, amer …

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  • 3lead time — [lēd] n. Manufacturing the period of time between the decision to make a product and the beginning of actual production …

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  • 4Lead time — A lead time is the period of time between the initiation of any process of production and the completion of that process. Thus the lead time for ordering a new car from a manufacturer may be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months. In industry, lead… …

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  • 5lead time — noun the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process the lead times for many publications can vary tremendously planning is an area where lead time can be reduced • Hypernyms: ↑time interval, ↑interval * * *… …

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  • 6lead time — noun The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered. Its an excellent device, but it has a… …

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  • 7lead time — / li:d taɪm/ noun 1. the time between deciding to place an order and receiving the product ● The lead time on this item is more than six weeks. 2. the time between the start of a task and its completion …

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  • 8lead time — /leed/ the period of time between the initial phase of a process and the emergence of results, as between the planning and completed manufacture of a product. Also, lead time. [1940 45, Amer.] * * * …

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  • 9Purchase Order Lead Time — The number of days from when a company buys the production inputs it needs to when those items arrive at the manufacturing plant. Purchase order lead time can have a significant impact on a company s bottom line. It is a key component of delivery …

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  • 10Lead — (pronEng|ˈlɛd) is a main group element with a symbol Pb ( la. plumbum). Lead has the atomic number 82. Lead is a soft, malleable poor metal, also considered to be one of the heavy metals. Lead has a bluish white color when freshly cut, but… …

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