What is cumulative cycle time in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: cumulative cycle time

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The sum of standard cycle times for each operation along a material’s routing. In the system, a value calculated from all operations associated with the routing attached to the material in Material Maintenance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cumulative Cycle Time is a metric used in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) to measure the total time it takes to complete a production cycle. It is calculated by adding up the time it takes to complete each step in the production process, from start to finish. This metric is useful for tracking and analyzing production efficiency and identifying areas for improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To calculate cumulative cycle time, start by measuring the time it takes to complete each step in the production process. This can be done manually or with automated systems. Once all of the times have been collected, add them together to get the cumulative cycle time. This number can then be used to compare different production cycles and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When measuring cumulative cycle time, it is important to be as accurate as possible. Make sure that all of the times are measured accurately and that any delays or interruptions are taken into account. Additionally, it is important to track cumulative cycle time over time in order to identify trends and areas for improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Cumulative cycle time is closely related to other metrics such as throughput time and lead time. Throughput time measures the average amount of time it takes for a product to move through a process, while lead time measures the total amount of time from when an order is placed until it is completed. Both of these metrics can be used in conjunction with cumulative cycle time to gain a better understanding of production efficiency.