How should I plan demand to get a better lead time?
Lead time is set by configuration, branding and whether tooling is new; the part you control is the forecast. A rolling forecast or a standing reorder lets us plan silicon and line time ahead of your actual order, which shortens the wait when the PO lands. The worst case is a rush order with a new mould and a fixed date — that stacks tooling, sample and production into one compressed window. Give us the likely volume and a soft date early, and the real order later; the lead time you get reflects the notice you gave.
What shortens lead time
A forecast or standing schedule so we pre-plan silicon and capacity.
A reorder against an approved configuration, with no new tooling.
A realistic date stated early, even before the PO.
What lengthens it
A new mould plus a fixed near-term date.
A specification that arrives with the order rather than before it.
A rush that ignores current line load.
Sources
Figures quoted on this page are from the published reporting listed above. Where a number is an estimate rather than a published figure, it is described as approximate.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to commit to a forecast?
No. A soft forecast helps us plan without binding you; the firm commitment is the PO. The notice is what improves the lead time, not a contract.
Can a forecast lock my price?
A forecast alone does not fix price; a committed volume does. Tell us if you want the volume committed and we confirm what we can hold.
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