Takt Time vs. Cycle Time: when do you choose what to use? Regardless of your processes’ efficiency, you will have to measure the time eventually. Now, if you’re a new Six Sigma practitioner, you might ...

Cycle time is more than just a number — it’s the heartbeat of your process. By understanding the difference between process time and cycle time, and applying lean tools like takt time and agile ...

This article concludes the Troubleshooter’s Rules of Thumb series. Bob Hatch is manager of technical service and customer support for Prime Alliance, the Des Moines-based resin distributor. Before ...