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Manufacturing & Distribution

Cycle Time

Total time from production start to finished good. Shorter cycle times increase throughput and responsiveness to demand.

What is Cycle Time?

Cycle Time is defined as: Total time from production start to finished good. Shorter cycle times increase throughput and responsiveness to demand.

What data source is used to measure Cycle Time?

Cycle Time is typically measured using data from a MES / Production Planning. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceMES / Production Planning

Which industries track Cycle Time?

Cycle Time is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Manufacturing & Distribution

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Cycle Time?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your MES / Production Planning and delivers a live Cycle Time dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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In 48 hours, you'll have a live Cycle Time dashboard connected to your MES / Production Planning.

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