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Cycle Time: What Is It?
Cycle time is the amount of time it takes an operator to complete their process step from start to finish.
It is not to be confused with Lead time, which is the total amount of time starting when the customer places an order to when the product (or service) is delivered.
It is the opposite of Takt time, that is the rate of demand for a product as determined by the customer.
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