Lead time is an amount of time that is added to the system
date when determining if an associated preventive maintenance (PM)
record will generate a work order. When you specify lead time on a
master PM record, work orders from the associated PMs are generated
in advance of their next due dates.
Procedure
- In the Master PM application, display the master PM record
that you want to apply lead time to.
- On the Master PM tab, select the Lead
Time Active check box.
- Enter a time value (in days) in the Lead Time
(Days) field.
- Save the record.
Example
For example, you have a master PM that specifies that on
the 15th of each month, a work order is to be performed. You want
an extra day each month to gather the tools required for the job.
You set the lead time on the master PM to one day. The system generates
work orders from the associated PMs one day earlier than it would
have otherwise, that is, on the 14th.