Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing? Throughput time is an important KPI in manufacturing management, helping companies to improve performance both on the shop floor and in the supply chain. Let’s take a deeper dive into the metric. By Madis Kuuse 10 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What is Cycle Time in the Manufacturing Process? Cycle time is the time it takes to complete a single manufacturing operation. It is a manufacturing KPI used to measure the efficiency of specific production processes and to discover and eliminate bottlenecks. By Madis Kuuse 12 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What Is a Master Production Schedule (MPS)? With Examples The master production schedule (MPS) is a production planning tool that helps to figure out how much of a product needs to be manufactured at different periods. This simple schedule can be used as a basis for further planning and scheduling throughout the manufacturing business. By Madis Kuuse 17 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What Is Production Capacity and How to Calculate It? Production capacity is an essential metric for any manufacturer planning their production. Knowing it helps to provide customers with more accurate lead times and can be a great aid in forecasting cash flow. In this post, we look at what production capacity is and explore different ways how to calculate it. By Mattias Turovski 11 min read