The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action for a specific activity and the receipt by that activity of the materiel resulting from such action. Order and shipping time is applicable only to materiel within the supply system, and it is composed of the distinct elements, order time, and shipping time. See also level of supply.
ORDER AND SHIPPING TIME
Meaning of ORDER AND SHIPPING TIME in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012