What is 'operation lead time' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

operation lead time - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The lead time of an operation is made up of its queue time, setup time, processing time, teardown time and wait time.

operation lead time - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Operation lead time is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the total amount of time it takes to complete a production process. This includes the time it takes to set up the production process, the actual production time, and any additional time needed for quality control or other activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, operation lead time is used to calculate the total amount of time needed for a production process. This information is then used to plan and schedule production activities. It can also be used to determine the amount of inventory needed for a particular production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating operation lead time, it is important to consider all factors that could affect the total amount of time needed for a production process. This includes factors such as machine availability, labor availability, and any other external factors that could affect the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Operation lead time is closely related to other terms such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time refers to the amount of time it takes for a single unit of product to be produced, while throughput time refers to the total amount of time it takes for all units of product to be produced.