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01/24/2012 12:48 PM
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I'm working in a factory which wants to measure the throughput time and compare this with the cycle times used. However at a certain point within the factory, the different parts are split up and follow different routes. After this they come back together at the assembly department.
What route ( as in cycle time/inventory time) should be added to the total amount of cycle time?
A route can have the longest cycle time, but an other route can have the "latest" cycle time, as in the process is done last due to bad planning or just capacity problems.
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04/13/2012 05:02 PM
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In the case of a Route (path of multiple operations), a Cycle TIme is how often one part / parcel is delivered at the end (seconds per part)
If one assembly splits up, the Cycle Times are how often each route delivers (they are different). The final Cycle time is then the longer of the two, being the pace making route.
As far as 'Latest' or 'Last' that is, as you say, scheduling, not capacity or rate.
In any case, remember this is all for identificaion of problems, not fun with math. Don;t get caught up in terminology.
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