In supplier agreements, specific delivery windows, tolerance days, and late-delivery penalties are negotiated—for example, "delivery within 30 days from order, plus 3-day buffer." Logistics managers and procurement teams monitor compliance through regular audits of arrival data.
Source: https://www.cips.org/knowledge/procurement-glossary/l/lead-time-control/
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