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Lead Time Secrets: How SAP Can Transform Your Manufacturing Speed
Discover proven SAP strategies to minimize wait times, streamline workflows, and supercharge your manufacturing efficiency.
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In manufacturing, every second counts. If your company uses SAP, lead time isn’t just a number — it’s a key indicator of how efficiently your operations run. Reducing lead time helps cut costs, improve efficiency, and keep customers happy.
What Is Lead Time?
Lead time is the total time it takes to complete an order — from start to finish. In SAP systems, lead time can be broken down into different categories:
- Customer Lead Time — The time from when a customer places an order to when they receive it. Keeping this short improves customer satisfaction.
- Manufacturing Lead Time — The time it takes to produce a product, from raw materials to the final item.
