Cycle time
Concept
The time one step needs to complete one unit, measured from start to finish of that step. Compared with takt time, it shows whether a step can keep up with demand.
Beschrijving
Cycle time is how long a single step takes to finish one unit, from the moment work on it starts to the moment it is done and ready to pass on. Each step has its own cycle time, and the slowest step usually sets the pace of the line.
Cycle time is often confused with takt time and lead time. Takt time is set by customer demand and is a target. Cycle time is measured at the step. Lead time covers the whole journey, including waiting. If a step's cycle time is longer than takt time, it cannot keep up and becomes a bottleneck. If it is much shorter, the step waits or builds up stock. Cycle times are the basis for line balancing and for value stream maps.
| Type | Concept |
|---|---|
| Ook bekend als | Zykluszeit, Process cycle time, Station cycle time |
Articles about Cycle time (4)
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Ontdek waarom basale capaciteitsberekeningen leiden tot kostbare fouten op de fabrieksvloer en leer hoe je de werkelijke productiedoorvoer beoordeelt zonder onnodige machines aan t - Lead Time vs Cycle Time vs Takt Time: What Is the Difference?
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Lead time vs cycle time vs takt time: three numbers that answer three different questions. Learn which one shows waiting, which shows pace and how to use them. - Why Simple Capacity Math Fails: Moving Beyond Spreadsheet Formulas in Manufacturing
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- iFAKT GmbH · Organization
- Takt time · Concept
- Lead time · Concept
- Bottleneck (production) · Concept
- Line balancing · Concept
- Polaris VSM · Product
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