What is 'physical lead-time' in SAP MA-SMOPS - SmartOps?

physical lead-time - Overview

• Component: MA-SMOPS

• Component Name: SmartOps

• Description: The time that it takes from when the upstream supplier stocking point begins to fill an order until it is received in the downstream stocking point. May also be defined as the time during which physical goods are being modified assembled, transported and actual material costs are being incurred. This may include manufacturing time, transportation time and material handling/warehousing time.

physical lead-time - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Physical lead-time is a term used in SAP's MA-SMOPS SmartOps module. It is the time it takes for a product to move from one point in the supply chain to another. This includes the time it takes for the product to be manufactured, shipped, and delivered. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Physical lead-time is used to calculate the total time it takes for a product to move from one point in the supply chain to another. This information can be used to plan production schedules, optimize inventory levels, and ensure that products are delivered on time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to accurately measure physical lead-time in order to ensure that products are delivered on time. To do this, it is important to track all of the steps in the supply chain, including manufacturing, shipping, and delivery. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Physical lead-time is closely related to other terms such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time is the total amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire supply chain, while throughput time is the amount of time it takes for a product to move from one point in the supply chain to another.