What is operative rate in SAP PP-FLW - Flow Manufacturing?

SAP Term: operative rate

• Component: PP-FLW

• Component Name: Flow Manufacturing

• Description: A control parameter for takt-based scheduling in Sequencing. Like the planned rate, the operative rate specifies the quantity for each time unit that you can produce on a production line. Using the operative rate, you can overwrite the planned rate to react to short term changes in supply or requirements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Operative rate is a term used in SAP PP-FLW Flow Manufacturing. It is a measure of the efficiency of a production process, calculated by dividing the total output of a process by the total input. It is expressed as a percentage and is used to compare different production processes and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP-FLW Flow Manufacturing, operative rate can be used to measure the efficiency of a production process. To calculate the operative rate, divide the total output of a process by the total input. This will give you the operative rate as a percentage. This percentage can then be used to compare different production processes and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating operative rate, it is important to ensure that all inputs and outputs are taken into account. This includes both direct and indirect inputs and outputs, such as energy, materials, labor, and waste. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect the production process, such as weather or market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Operative rate is closely related to other measures of efficiency, such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time is the amount of time it takes for a product to move through a production process from start to finish. Throughput time is the amount of time it takes for a product to move from one stage of production to another. Both cycle time and throughput time can be used in conjunction with operative rate to measure the efficiency of a production process.