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 ...

Have you ever sat down to tackle a “quick task” and realized an hour later that you’re still not finished? You’re not alone. Your brain can make it really hard to estimate task time accurately, and it ...

Lead time is the duration between the start and end of a process. Cycle time is the duration for the entire process to be completed. Understanding how to utilize both time measurements can lead to ...