Takt Time (also known as Cycle Time or Customer Takt) is the production speed aligned with customer demand. It helps to synchronize the production rate with the sales rate and ensures a continuous production flow. Takt Times are particularly relevant in value stream analysis. To calculate Takt Time, you need to determine customer demand and the available production time. It is derived from the formula: Available Production Time (TA) / Number of Units to be Produced (DR). Comparing Takt Time with Cycle Time allows for the assessment of equipment regarding over- and under-utilization, which can then be addressed in the next step.