The time interval required to produce one unit of a product to meet customer demand.
Takt Time is a critical metric in manufacturing that represents the rate at which products must be completed to satisfy customer demand. It is calculated by dividing the available production time by the customer demand within that period. Understanding and optimizing Takt Time is essential for maintaining a balanced workflow and reducing bottlenecks in manufacturing operations.
A car manufacturer with an 8-hour production shift (28,800 seconds) and a daily demand of 180 vehicles requires a Takt Time of 160 seconds per vehicle.
Commonly used in automotive production lines to synchronize the pace of assembly with customer orders, ensuring timely completion.
In an electronics assembly plant, with a production time of 5 hours (18,000 seconds) and a daily demand of 300 units, the Takt Time is calculated as 60 seconds per unit.
Employed in electronics manufacturing to align circuit board assembly processes with demand forecasts, optimizing efficiency.