Cycle Time
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Economics & Business Dictionary
Definition
An operations concept defining how work, materials, and information flow through an organization to deliver products or services. It specifies planning, control, and improvement methods for capacity, quality, inventory, and delivery performance. It does not guarantee service levels without accurate demand signals, stable processes, and appropriate buffers.
Cycle Time
Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary
Definition
The elapsed time from the beginning to the end of a specific process step or operation, measured per unit and including both active processing time and any waiting or internal delay that occurs within that step; cycle time is a local, step‑level duration distinct from overall lead time.