Networks
The amount of data that can be handled by a network connection in a second. For example, a wired internet connection that achieves throughput of 40 million bits per second (mbps).Machines
An industrial drill on a production line that processes 23 items a minute with each item requiring 6 holes.Processes
A bank settlement process that can settle up to 1 billion equity trades within 72 hours. Average volume at the bank is 37 million trades a day meaning that the settlement process can handle a significant peak in trading volume.Manufacturing
A production line that produced an average of 162 headphones an hour last month.Transportation
A train station with 12 passenger platforms that boards an average of 4.8 trains a minute during the morning rush.| Overview: Throughput | ||
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Definition | The productive output of a business process, machine, technology, infrastructure component or facility in a period of time. | |
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