New developments in creating cycle time reduction

States that reduction in this period of time between design and delivery of the product to the customer can lead to improved profitability, higher levels of customer satisfaction and increased market share. Points out that most cycle time reduction programmes are closely tied to an organization’s quality improvement programme and therefore not an isolated activity. Discusses new approaches to cycle time reductions including cycle time reduction through emphasis on loops and through re‐engineering. Provides short case studies as examples in practice.