Takt time

Takt time is the rhythm or beat of demand for the cell. It represents the rate of consumption by the marketplace and is based on the scheduled time available for the cell divided by the designed daily production rate for the cell.

Definitions

According to the Lean Manufacturing by Feld,

Takt time. The rhythm or beat of demand for the cell. It represents the rate of consumption by the marketplace and is based on the scheduled time available for the cell divided by the designed daily production rate for the cell.

According to Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition),

Takt time. The rate of production needed to meet customer demand, yet avoid overproduction.