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. 从最初设计到投产的时间[商业]
They aim to cut production lead times to under 18 months. 他们的目标是把产品从设计到投产的时间缩短到18个月以内。
2. N-COUNT Lead time is the period of time that it takes for goods to be delivered after someone has ordered them. 从订货到交货的时间[商业]
Lead times on new equipment orders can run as long as three years. 新设备从订货到交货的时间可能长达3年。