Calculation
Takt time is a calculation of how often units need to be started to meet demand. This should not be confused with the time required to produce units. If production takes 4 seconds or 4 years, the calculation of takt time is the same:Takt time = available work time / unit demand Both work time and demand need to be for the same period, such as a week or month.Example
A brewery has demand for 40,000 units a week and its factory operates for 40 hours a week.Takt time = 40 hours / 40,000 = 3.6 secondsThe brewery may factor in breaks and downtime to reduce operating hours to 32 hours a week:Takt time = 32 hours / 40,000 = 2.88 secondsThe brewery times its production line to begin a new unit each 2.88 seconds. Production of each unit takes a constant time of 7 minutes. Therefore, a unit is finished every 2.88 seconds for a total of 40,000 units a week if the line is up for 32 hours.| Overview: Takt Time | ||
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Definition | The time between starting one unit and starting the next. | |
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