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Introduction: Throughput time is the total time required for the completion of a process. For instance, the time required to manufacture machinery from the beginning till its end is the throughput time. The throughput time comprises process time, inspection time, move time, and queue time. Wait time is not a part of throughput time.
The throughput time for each month.
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Introduction: The various quality control measures that result in a positive direction will help in improving the company’s performance. For instance, testing the units produced and determining if they are within the defined set of quality criteria.
To identify: The areas in which the company seems to be improving. +
3a.
Introduction: Throughput time is the elapsed time from the time of inception of the production process till the goods are dispatched to the customer. The manufacturing cycle refers to the amount of time in the manufacturing process that is spent on enriching or improving the product.
The throughput time and MCE for Month 5.
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