Lead Times

Planned-procurement lead times, typical delivery windows by category, freight options and backorder workflow.

cBallast operates as a planned-procurement sourcing house. RFQs and BOMs are consolidated, sourced through authorised OEM and distributor channels, and quoted with per-line lead times before any order is committed.

Lead time is communicated as one of three confidence tiers on every quotation. FIRM — the OEM or authorised distributor confirms the item is on shelf; the stated lead time is held within 1–2 working days. INDICATIVE — OEM lead time as published; can move 1–3 weeks depending on OEM allocation. ESTIMATED — the OEM has not yet confirmed a definite date; the order is only committed once the OEM confirms.

Freight is quoted per consignment alongside the unit price. Default Incoterm on the issued quote is EXW unless otherwise agreed. Carriers supported: DHL Express, UPS, FedEx, sea freight (FCL/LCL) and customer-nominated forwarders.