5.2 Notes On Production Cycle.docx

Production cycle is used in two meanings:

broad: a production process that begins with raw materials and ends with finished product, narrow: time period of the production process from raw materials to finished product. The broad meaning is equal to concept of production process, while the narrow one describes production cycle itself as described here.

Elements of production cycle Production cycle can be divided into:

working period, break (rest) period. Working period technological operations, natural processes, inspection operations, maintenance operations, transport, storage.

Production Cycle. Production Cycle – a period during which inventories are being turned by the company into finished goods. ... For example, the production cycle for the windows manufacturing enterprise would be much shorter, than for the automobile manufacturers.

How do you calculate manufacturing efficiency of a cycle? To calculate the measurement, divide value-added production time by total cycle time. Total cycle time is the aggregate amount of all process time, inspection time, queue time, and move time. How can I reduce my cycle time? Start by studying the process

Develop a Process Map. ... Understand the Customer's Time Bucket. ... Study the Customer Demand Profile. ... Study the Supply Profile. ... Calculate current process task and cycle times. ... Assess process capacity. ... Identify waste that can be eliminated. ... Reduce Customer Demand Variation.