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Takt Time in Manufacturing

ATS

When setting up a new production line: The cycle time of the bottleneck operation must be at least equal to the takt time. For planning maintenance activities: Preventive maintenance should be focused on the bottleneck operation to avoid breakdowns eating into available time.

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Kanban Systems in Manufacturing

ATS

By controlling production, it imposes a “pull” system that highlights bottlenecks and drives out waste. History and principles of kanban Kanban was developed as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) when raw materials were in short supply throughout the years following World War II. What is a kanban system?