Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE) Definition:
Manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE) is the Process (value-added) time as a percentage of throughput time.
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Quotient of the time required for value-added production divided by Total Cycle Time. It is a measure of how well a company’s manufacturing capabilities use time resources.
Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE) Formula or Equation:
Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE) = Value added time รท Throughput (manufacturing cycle) time
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