|
| |
Cycle time is the time required to finish one unit.Takt time is the time between starting one unit to starting the next.Cycle Time vs Takt TimeCycle time and takt time are both measurements that are used to plan and manage production lines and business processes. Cycle time includes the total elapsed time to produce a single unit including any time spent in processing or waiting to be processed. Takt time is the time between starting units. This is a critical number because it decides the total output of a production line or process. Generally speaking, the number of units you start is the number of units you finish. There is some difference here because units may fail quality control. Takt time is planned according to demand.
ExampleA production line produces eye glass frames in 9 steps. The production line has a cycle time of 13 minutes. This means it takes each unit 13 minutes from entering the production line to finishing the last step.The production line has a takt time of 30 seconds. This means that a unit is started every 30 seconds. Given that the cycle time is a constant rate of 13 minutes, the line also finishes a unit every 30 seconds. |
| Cycle Time | Takt Time | | Definition | The time required to finish one unit. | The time between starting units. |
Management Accounting
This is the complete list of articles we have written about management accounting.
If you enjoyed this page, please consider bookmarking Simplicable.
© 2010-2023 Simplicable. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of materials found on this site, in any form, without explicit permission is prohibited.
View credits & copyrights or citation information for this page.
|
