Get to know the vital terms of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Manufacture Cycle Time can be defined as the average cycle of time taken by a product to pass through to the entire manufacturing process starting from initial stages up until production completion. This measure is critically important for make-to-stock manufacturing wherein products are made ahead according to the expected demand. This is one of the KPI measures in manufacturing activities, normally associated with efficiency and optimized processes.
Time spent on the work, be it machining, assembling, or packaging.
Time a product stays in a queue at various points in the process before its progression to the next stage.
Time taken to move materials or products between workstations or departments.
The time spent on quality checks and validations so that the product meets requirements.
Periods when the production line is immobilized by idling of plant and equipment, unavailability of material, or any other Delay of form.
Cycle Time Efficiency Measurement: Generally, the shorter the cycle time is, the more efficient the manufacturing process will be.
Customer Satisfaction: The reduction in cycle time will ensure that the time of delivery will be accurate to increase customer satisfaction.
Cost Management: The faster the production cycle time is the faster the resources are consumed, and hence the process is cost-effective.
Process Improvement Cycle Time can be measured to highlight obstacles and areas of improvement.
Lean Manufacturing: The stopping of waste and non-value-added activities.
Automation: The use of technology in repetitive or labour-intensive activities.
Process Standardization: Clear and concise procedures that will minimize variability and errors.
Workflow Optimization: Minimize movement and waiting time between process activities.
Manufacture cycle time is the most important measure of improved and consolidated efficiency in production. This focus on curbing the length of this time is the only thing that raises productivity, reduces costs, and shortens delivery times to market, thereby providing a space for an advantage in an industry.