( lead times)
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Lead time is the time between the original design or idea for a particular product and its actual production. ( BUSINESS )
They aim to cut production lead times to under 18 months.
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Lead time is the period of time that it takes for goods to be delivered after someone has ordered them. ( BUSINESS )
Lead times on new equipment orders can run as long as three years.
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