Definition: Takt Time-- the desired time between units of production output, synchronized to customer demand.
The concept carries backward through a process stream. Ideally, every step synchronizes with the final output. Takt Time is fundamental to Lean Manufacturing.
The figure below illustrates the concept for the B-24 aircraft built at Willow Run during World War II. The final assembly rate was established at "a bomber an hour" so the Takt time for Final Assembly is 60.0 minutes.
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