KEVOS® WORKOS · Operations
Cycle Time vs Takt
What cycle time do you need to meet demand?
Compares the actual cycle time with the required pace (takt) and shows the headroom or shortfall.
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How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Available time | min | Net available production minutes |
| Required output | units | Units required in the same period |
| Current cycle time | min/unit | Measured cycle time (representative, not best) |
Method and formulas
- Required cycle (takt) = available ÷ demand
- Headroom = takt − actual cycle
- Output = available ÷ actual cycle
Limitations
- Single station; no variation or downtime
Typical uses
- Checking whether a cell can meet demand
- Setting cycle-time improvement targets
Who it is for
- Production engineers
- Supervisors
What you get
- MEETS PACE or TOO SLOW
- Headroom and output at actual cycle
Interpreting the result
- Less than 10% headroom is fragile in practice
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