Glossary Term: Manufacturing cycle time
The manufacturing cycle time is the time used in the production of a product. The manufacturing cycle time starts the moment a customer order arrives to the plant floor until the completion of all product manufacturing, assembly, and testing has been completed. The cycle time includes all processing times, wait and queue times and production. By detailing the average manufacturing cycle time, managers can analyze and understand reasons for lags or delays within the manufacturing system.
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