# Cycle Time Analysis

Understand cycle time performance vs targets, and cycle time variance.

When a schedule is running, Busroot automatically records the cycle time each time a SKU is produced, capturing both average and best times over any given period.

Using this data, Cycle Time Analysis enables you to compare actual performance against targets, identify inefficiencies between stations, and make data-driven refinements for improved productivity.

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#### Metrics

* **Quantity -** The number of units produced during the slected time range.
* **Spec. Cycle Time** - The Performance target time set in SKU management.
* **Avg. Cycle Time** - The average time recorded over the selected time range.
* **Best Cycle Time** - The best time achieved during the selected time range.

The Spec. can be easily set to use the Avg. by clicking ‘Ok’ in the Set Avg. as Spec column, aligning performance targets with real production data from the shop floor.

Clicking the SKU name opens the SKU detail page, where you can view a breakdown of cycle times by station. This can help identify whether specific stations or operators are outperforming others and how best practices can be replicated.


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