Takt Time
Takt time is a tool that sets the pace and rhythm of your manufacturing process and aligns it with customer demand. Learn about takt time from the articles linked below.
Takt Time Topics
What Is Takt Time?
Takt time is an important tool for aligning production with demand and establishing flow in your process. It is very broad in scope, impacting capacity planning, process design, production scheduling, and plant floor operations.
12 minute read
Operational
Calculating Takt Time
The takt time calculation is more than a simple formula about time and demand. It's a great jumping off point for exploring different ways to analyze time in manufacturing and how that time can be best organized and utilized to meet demand.
8 minute read
Tactical
Leverage Takt Time in Your Process
Takt time is usually viewed as a simple metric that establishes the pace of production to meet customer demand. In reality, it is a powerful tool that impacts capacity planning, process design, production scheduling, and plant floor operations.
7 minute read
Tactical
Origins of Takt Time
Learn the story of how takt time first developed and then evolved. It is inextricably intertwined with Germany and Japan in World War II.
5 minute read
All Levels
Takt Time vs. Other Cycle Times
Takt time is one of many cycle-related metrics used in manufacturing. Exploring, comparing, and contrasting cycle metrics based on their time domains, run time, and planned run time makes them easier and more intuitive to understand.
7 minute read
Operational
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NEXT...
1. Learn more about how our product, Vorne XL, can help you eliminate waste and significantly improve OEE.
Vorne XL is the simplest and fastest way to monitor and improve production. It's a one-time cost and takes just a day to install. And you can try it completely free for 90 days.
Learn More2. Download our FREE package of tools to supercharge your manufacturing productivity
The package includes leadership lessons, training guides, meeting and report templates, summaries of key concepts, project organizers, and more. You'll also receive our monthly newsletter for free. Unsubscribe at any time.
DOWNLOAD FREE LEAN TOOLS3. Sign up for our monthly newsletter
Get free monthly updates with proven methods for improving our manufacturing productivity. Unsubscribe at any time.