Lead time
Origin: Lat. integrāre tempus
The time required between an initiating action and the required result. For example, if a part is needed in a production system, the term "lead time" could refer to the number of weeks required to obtain the part from a supplier.
Spanish: Tiempo de entrega
Sources and references
- Jackson, Michael “Foresight Glossary”; http://www.shapingtomorrow.com/media-centre/pf-ch11.pdfcited 31 times
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