lead time

• Periodo de tiempo entre el inicio de un proceso o pedido y su finalización o entrega, utilizado comúnmente en contextos de negocio, fabricación y gestión de proyectos.

The period of time between the initiation of a process or order and its completion or delivery, commonly used in business, manufacturing, and project management contexts.

1. Time between order and deliveryB2formal

   The period of time between the initiation of a process (such as placing an order) and its completion (such as delivery).

   Plazo de entrega

   • The lead time for this product is approximately two weeks.
   • We need to reduce the lead time to stay competitive.
   • Long lead times can frustrate customers.

2. Time for preparationB2formal

   The amount of time required to prepare for a project or event.

   Tiempo de preparación

   • The lead time for the conference is three months.
   • We must account for lead time when planning the launch.
   • Short lead times require efficient coordination.