lead time

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT Lead time is the time between the original design or idea for a particular product and its actual production. 從最初設計到投産的時間[商業]
They aim to cut production lead times to under 18 months. 他們的目標是把産品從設計到投産的時間縮短到18個月以內。
2. N-COUNT Lead time is the period of time that it takes for goods to be delivered after someone has ordered them. 從訂貨到交貨的時間[商業]
Lead times on new equipment orders can run as long as three years. 新設備從訂貨到交貨的時間可能長達3年。