Which of the following terms describes the time a unit spends actually being worked on together with the time spent waiting in a queue?
A)Cycle time
B)Throughput time
C)Run time
D)Setup time
E)Efficiency

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Throughput time includes both the time spent actively being worked on (cycle time) as well as the time spent waiting in a queue, so it is the best choice for the given question. Run time only refers to the time spent actively being worked on, while setup time refers to the time needed to prepare a unit for production. Efficiency is a measure of how well resources are utilized and does not specifically relate to the time spent in production.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Time a Unit