What is flow time in SAP MFG-MPM - Manufacturing Performance Management?

SAP Term: flow time

• Component: MFG-MPM

• Component Name: Manufacturing Performance Management

• Description: Time taken after production starts for a unit to move from the beginning of a line to the end.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Flow time is a key performance indicator (KPI) used in SAP Manufacturing Performance Management (MFG-MPM). It measures the total time it takes for a product to move through the production process, from the start of production to the end. This includes all activities such as material handling, machine setup, and quality control. It is an important metric for understanding how efficiently a production process is running. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Flow time can be measured in SAP MFG-MPM by tracking the start and end times of each activity in the production process. This data can then be used to calculate the total flow time for each product. The flow time data can then be used to identify areas of improvement in the production process, such as reducing setup times or improving material handling. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all activities in the production process are accurately tracked in order to get an accurate measure of flow time. Additionally, it is important to track flow time on a regular basis in order to identify any changes or trends in the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Flow time is closely related to other KPIs such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time measures the amount of time it takes for a single unit of a product to move through the production process, while throughput time measures the total amount of products that can be produced in a given period of time.