There are several types of cycle time, each relevant to different aspects of a business:
Manufacturing Cycle Time: This is the time taken to produce a product from start to finish in a manufacturing environment. Order Cycle Time: The time taken from receiving an order to delivering the final product or service to the customer. Lead Time: Often used interchangeably with cycle time, but specifically refers to the time taken from the receipt of an order to its completion. Process Cycle Time: The time taken to complete a specific business process or task.