English Expression · Advanced
takt time
On a production line, the average production time per unit that is necessary to meet customer demand
Pronunciation: say takt time
Meaning
On a production line, the average time allowed to produce one unit to meet customer demand.
Example
The factory manager calculated the takt time to ensure the production line could meet the daily order volume.
The factory manager calculated the takt time to ensure the production line could meet the daily order volume.
Practice tips
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