To reduce lead time, we can (and must) reduce cycle time. <\/strong>\nWhy use lead time\/cycle time?<\/h2>\n
It is a major indicator for measuring the performance of a supply chain and its responsiveness<\/strong>. It can be an indicator of problems in the fluidity of order\/request handling. <\/p>This indicator is under the responsibility of the Supply Chain Manager<\/strong>. Its various components are divided between the purchasing, production, logistics and sales departments. <\/p>The greater the lead time, the greater the level of resources (capacity, inventory, direct and indirect costs) to serve the customer. <\/p>
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Definition of Lead Time Lead time is the definition of the time needed for a good to be available for consumption from the moment it is ordered. The lead time should therefore include the following times: the placing of the order, its management by the seller, its transport or even possible transits for the delivery, its reception, possible […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"wp_typography_post_enhancements_disabled":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6642","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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