purchasing lead time
Definition
Interval between a decision to purchase an item and its receipt at the warehouse or stores. It is the total of order preparation time, order release time, supplier lead time, shipping or transit time, and receiving, inspection, and put-away time.
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purchasing lead time is in the Inventory Control & Storage and Purchasing & Procurement subjects.
purchasing lead time appears in the definition of the following term: total lead time
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