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K. How to specify procurement lead time for a product
Lead times are a parameter usually associated to a supplier; the system requires this parameter in order to calculate procurement time accurately and also to calculate timing for reordering according to all the possible replenishment rules within the system. Procurement lead time can be also applied to a product although it is usually more accurate when it is applied directly to the supplier. This parameter is also used in the system KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
To enter a lead time for a product –> Go to: Products/ Products
- Use the search tools to filter values to find the product you want to edit
- Click on the pencil icon
next to the product line to open it in edit mode - Select “Procurement & Locations” tab
- Enter the amount (days) in the “Procurement lead time” field
- Click on Save
It is important to always enter a lead time for the product in the system if the replenishment settings have been configured (See Configuration Chapter). If no supplier has been associated with the product, then the system will use the general lead time (either the default of 60 days, or the time which has been entered manually) in order to be able to generate any replenishment POs.
Product procurement lead time
