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Does CTO provide faster lead times than ETO?

Yes, CTO typically offers significantly shorter lead times compared to ETO. Since CTO products are assembled from predefined modules, production can begin immediately after order placement. In contrast, ETO requires a full design and engineering phase before manufacturing starts.

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