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Why Cycle Time Alone Does Not Ensure Stable Assembly

The cycle time sets the pace of an assembly line, but it is not the sole factor determining the line’s stability. Especially on lines with a wide variety of products, a station may operate below its average capacity and still be regularly overloaded. The difference between a line that is only theoretically at full capacity and one that is truly stable lies in line balancing.

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Why Line Balancing Is the Key to Stable Production

Many assembly lines are formally considered to be "in cycle" and yet fail to meet their stability targets. The planned number of units is only achieved with additional effort. Jumpers are regularly deployed, rework occurs outside the line and minor disruptions escalate quickly.

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