What is total lead time in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: total lead time

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Time interval between the earliest start date of the optimized plan and the end of the last unfixed operation in the optimization horizon, that is, in the time interval to be optimized. The total lead time can be reduced during optimization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Total lead time is the total amount of time it takes to complete a production process from start to finish. It includes the time it takes to procure materials, manufacture the product, and deliver it to the customer. It is an important metric for production planning and detailed scheduling in SAP SCM-APO-PPS.
  
  How to use it: 
  Total lead time can be used to determine the optimal production schedule for a given product. It can also be used to identify potential bottlenecks in the production process and develop strategies to reduce them. Additionally, total lead time can be used to compare different production processes and identify which one is most efficient.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating total lead time, it is important to consider all of the steps in the production process, including procurement, manufacturing, and delivery. Additionally, it is important to factor in any delays that may occur due to external factors such as weather or supplier issues.
  
  Related Information: 
  Total lead time is closely related to other metrics such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time is the amount of time it takes to complete one cycle of a production process, while throughput time is the amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process from start to finish.