Takt Time Competition at Gemba Panta Rei

I recently wrote a guest blog over on Gemba Panta Rei where I set up a hypothetical takt time question.

Jon Miller has been nice enough to offer up some sweet prizes for those who leave meaningful comments before May 1, 2008.

So, if you haven’t checked it out please head on over to Gemba Panta Rei and share your thoughts on the matter.

For the record, there are lots of unknowns in the scenario so feel free to make assumptions and state those assumptions before leaving your comment so we can all learn and explore this topic together.

Ron Pereira

Ron has more than 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, supply chain, and senior leadership roles. Ron has held the titles of process engineer, engineering manager, master black belt, and director of manufacturing & continuous improvement. In 2002 Ron was the first American to win the Nokia Global Six Sigma and Overall Quality award in Helsinki, Finland. Ron holds a bachelor's degree in automated manufacturing and an MBA in technology management.

Anonymous
April 23, 2008 - 5:45 am
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I would use a Takt time of 120 sec. this uses about 86% of capacity for the average week. Excess time would be used for demand spikes, unforseen circumstances, lean training, kaisen events etc.
Paul Cary
April 23, 2008 - 5:55 am
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I think a takt time of 2 min. would be prudent, this uses about 86% of the availavle capacity keaving 14% for demand spikes, training, kaisen events and unforseen events.
Paul Cary
April 23, 2008 - 5:57 am
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Takt time should be 2 min. using about 86% of the available capacity. This would allow about 14% capacity allowing for spikes in demand, kaisen, training and unforseen blips.
Lester Sutherland
May 12, 2008 - 2:35 pm
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I see that Gemba is finally going to award the prizes for your guest post. Now we need another contest….
Ron Pereira
May 12, 2008 - 2:38 pm
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Yeah, Jon is one nice guy giving prizes to all! I wonder if the author of the post gets the prize too? Hmmm… Jon?

Seriously, it was neat to see all the comments.

If you have any ideas for another contest let me know!