Takt Time and SAM Approaches

Takt Approach
Cycle time = Average of observed
times

Takt Time =

Manpower Needed =

Major difference between two

approaches:
1. Cycle time vs Standard Time
(SAM)
2. Line efficiency factor

SAM/SMV/SAH Approach
Standard Allowed Minute (SAM) = (Average Observed
time x Performance Rating factor) + Allowances

Manpower Needed =

1 % %

Overall factory/line efficiency reflects operator skill, work pace, effectiveness

compared to standard, as well line balancing factor and other disruptions in factory.
Efficiency % can be adjusted as line become more matured due operators learning
progress as well as considering product complexity, potential absenteeism,
employee turnover etc.
Performance Rating Factor compares an operators working pace and effectiveness
with Standard.
Allowances Personal (such as toilet usages) , Fatigue and delay, and machine
allowances.