Bottlenecks and Takt Time

This video introduces Bottlenecks and Takt time. All systems have capacity constraints, also known as bottlenecks. To manage them, it is crucial to understand the concept of takt time first. Feel free to use all #POM4all videos as you please in your studies and lectures:)
The video is part of the #POM4all initiative by Prof. T. Netland at the ETH Zurich.
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[@Nahtlos3]

A nice and informative video. I really like the visualizations and graphics. Sadly, from about 3:00 until the end, the audio is about 5 seconds ahead of the video...

[@pomethz]

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention, we will look into it!

[@Turjo2004]

Hi Professor, I think, if we add another line the Takt Time will NOT be doubled but half!

[@pomethz]

Hi Touhid, we're sorry the inelegant wording has raised some confusion here. In fact, when the lines double, the cycle times double: Before, a single line produced, for example, at a takt of 4 minutes between consecutive parts. Afterward, two lines produce at a takt of 8 minutes between consecutive parts. The factory still produces a new part every four minutes.