Replenishment Lead Time

Elapsed time from replenishment trigger to material availability at the consuming location.

Examples

01The replenishment lead time for imported cartons is 9 weeks, from order to arrival at the line.
02Planning reviews replenishment lead time for key items each quarter against actual supplier performance.
03When the replenishment lead time from the overseas supplier grows from 9 to 12 weeks, the planner raises reorder points before shortages appear.