How to calculate takt time
Takt time is available production time divided by customer demand in the same period. It is the pace needed to meet demand.
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The formula
Takt time = available production time ÷ customer demand.
Step by step
- Take shift time and remove planned breaks and meetings.
- Take customer demand for the same period.
- Divide time by demand.
Worked example
450 available minutes, 300 units demanded
- 450 ÷ 300 = 1.5 minutes per unit
- 1.5 × 60 = 90 seconds
Takt time is 1.5 minutes (90 seconds) per unit.
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