Takt Time

Takt is a German word meaning beat (metronome) 6 sigma training

Takt time is matching the pace of production to customer demand.

Adherence to Takt time will ensure customer satisfaction through 100% on-time delivery

Benefits of Takt Time

Links production activity to actual customer demand

The beat of Production

Ensures all production activity will be synchronised from 1st process to final assembly process. - Flow

Definitions

Takt Time = The pace at which the customer requires products.

Cycle Time = The time at which a process cycles to produce products.

Lead Time = The total production time from start to finish, including inventory time between processes.

Dont get them confused!!

How to calculate Takt Time

Takt time relates the customer demand to the time available.

Takt = Production Time Available / Customer Demand

Time is deducted for: Lunch and tea breaks Team briefing times TPM breaks Clean down time