Takt time vs cycle time vs lead time: calculate the right clock
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Cycle time
Elapsed time to complete one repeatable production cycle.
The elapsed time to complete one repeatable operation or unit cycle, including processing and defined delays. It is a core input to capacity, takt comparison, performance loss, and OEE calculations.
Use the concept: Cp, Cpk, Pp & Ppk calculator · Downtime log template · MTBF, MTTR & availability calculator
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