Takt Time

The pace at which products must be completed to meet customer demand.

Updated 2025-10-01

Definition

Takt time is calculated by dividing available production time by customer demand and helps synchronize production with demand.

Maintaining takt time ensures efficient workflow, reduces bottlenecks, and aligns production rate with market requirements.

Takt Time = Available Production Time / Customer Demand

A factory operating 8 hours a day with 400 units demand sets a takt time of 1.2 minutes per unit to meet production goals.

Just-In-Time (JIT)

Lean Warehousing

Flow Forecasting