This report provides an account of the total average lead time expected when ordering and purchasing certain stock items. For each stock item, the item description, suggested vendor, and average lead time between issuing the requisition and issuing a purchase order are shown. The report also shows the average vendor lead time between issuing the purchase order and receiving the items from the vendor, the adjusted lead time, and the total average lead time. This report is very useful to management in periods of expected stock shortages and critical reorder requests; it can assist management in selecting a reliable vendor during these critical periods.
The following form names should be used in Document Direct to locate this report: