The period from the time the grocer realized she was out of lettuce until the produce shipment arrived and the lettuce was marked for the sales floor is called:
A) lead time
B) ordering time
C) cycle time
D) safety time
E) stocking time

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lead time refers to the time period from realizing the need for a product to receiving the product. In this case, it is the time period from running out of lettuce to marking the new shipment of lettuce for the sales floor. None of the other options fit this scenario accurately.

The Period from the Time the Grocer Realized She Was