What is supplier lead time in SAP SRD-MD-PRD - FDN-Product Master?

SAP Term: supplier lead time

• Component: SRD-MD-PRD

• Component Name: FDN-Product Master

• Description: A duration indicating the time required to recieve a material from a supplier. The supplier lead time is used when scheduling purchase proposals and drop-shipment sales order items, where the source of supply is a price list or a contract without a lead time maintained.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supplier lead time is the amount of time it takes for a supplier to deliver a product or service to a customer. It is an important factor in the supply chain process, as it affects the availability of goods and services. In SAP, supplier lead time is managed through the SRD-MD-PRD FDN-Product Master component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to manage supplier lead time in SAP, users must first create a product master record in the SRD-MD-PRD FDN-Product Master component. This record should include information about the supplier, such as contact information and delivery times. Once this record is created, users can then enter the lead time for each supplier in the product master record. This will allow users to track and manage supplier lead times more effectively. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of supplier lead times in order to ensure that products and services are delivered on time. To do this, users should regularly review and update the product master records in SAP. Additionally, users should also consider setting up automated alerts to notify them when a supplier’s lead time changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing supplier lead times in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on SRD-MD-PRD FDN-Product Master. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for managing supplier lead times in SAP.