Items - Variable Lead Time

The total of run times from each operation in the item's current routing displays. The Lead Time Processor calculates this field for manufactured items only. When you run the APS Planning activity, the Variable Lead Time is multiplied by the quantity manufactured to determine the total variable lead time.

The system stores the Variable Lead Time as hours per piece. However, if you do not use the Lead Time Processor and you do not enter the Variable Lead Time, you should enter the Fixed Lead Time field as the total move, queue, setup, and run times of each operation in the item's current routing.