How to calculate Takt Time

Takt time is synonym to cycle time, where it simulate the process of producing a part from start to end, or rather from  material input to shipping.  Takt time concept aims to match the pace of production with customer demand.

Takt time formulation are as follow:

T =  Ta / Td

T   = Takt time (Net time available for production in Minutes/ unit produced per customer demand)
Ta = Net time available ( minutes of work per day - this exclude rest/lunch/meetings etc)
Td = Time demand (customer demand) e.g. (units required/day)

For example:, if you work 8 hrs a day for 5 days a week. For a week, you have a demand of 100pcs, Then the Takt time calculation should be as follows:

Takt = 8 x 5 x 60 minutes/ 100 pcs
        = 24 minutes

By sticking to Takt time, we will have few advantage as follows:

• no over production
• no rush on order
• production planning easily done without interruption
• system work based on customer demand
• reduce or eliminate WIP