Order Time in Manufacturing

Order time represents a fundamental performance indicator in production control. Systematic recording and analysis of time components enables quantitative optimization of manufacturing processes.

Time Recording Methodology

The structured implementation of a time recording system is based on defined metrics:

• Order initiation and processing start
• Setup and preparation times
• Effective processing duration
• Auxiliary times and interruptions
• Order completion and post-processing time

Time Component Analysis

Systematic differentiation of process time elements:

• Value-adding processing time
• Non-value-adding process times
• System-related waiting periods
• Disruption-based interruptions
• Logistics-related transport times

Performance Evaluation

Implementation of quantitative performance metrics:

• Cycle time analysis per manufacturing step
• Takt time compliance monitoring
• Lead time tracking for total throughput
• Setup time performance evaluation
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurement

Optimization Methodology

Structured improvement processes through:

• SMED methodology for setup time optimization
• Standard work time definition
• Process flow synchronization
• Bottleneck analysis and elimination
• Systematic loss source analysis

Time Data Management

Integration of systematic data collection:

• Automated time stamping
• Real-time process monitoring
• Historical trend analyses
• Forecast models for planned times
• Deviation analysis and reporting