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Supply Chain Glossary - E

Supply Chain Glossary - E

early start date (ES) or ES

In the critical path method of project management, the earliest time at which a given activity is estimated to begin. This date can change as the project is executed.

The process of involving suppliers early in the product design activity and drawing on their expertise, insights, and knowledge to generate better designs in less time and designs that are easier to manufacture with high quality. See: participative design/engineering.


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