- lead time
- The time difference between the placing of a customer *order and the fulfilling of the order. Fulfillment can be in the form of the delivery of ordered goods, or performance of ordered services.
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lead time — ➔ time * * * lead time UK US noun [C] COMMERCE ► the time it takes after receiving an order to deliver the goods or services to a customer: »The result of this new approach is a shorter lead time and lower costs … Financial and business terms
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