Lead time: alternatives and connections

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Lead time

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"

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Last mile noun · 78% connection

the last walk of a condemned person to the execution place

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Logistics noun · 78% connection

handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed

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Procural noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Procurance noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Procurement noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Provider noun · 78% connection

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

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Supplier noun · 78% connection

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

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Access time noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…