A throughput chart, which is also called a production chart or flow chart, is a picture of how much work or output can be done in a certain amount of time. It is a visual tool used to figure out how well a process or system works and make it work better.
The following parts make up a typical throughput chart:
Time Intervals
The chart will be broken up into certain amounts of time, like hours, days, weeks, or months.
Units of Output
This is how much the system or process being analysed is producing. For example, the amount of data processed or the number of products made.
Performance Data
It is the real information collected over time that shows how well the system or process being looked at is working. This information is plotted against the time intervals to make a picture of how well the system is working.
Target Data
It is what the system or process being analyzed is supposed to produce. It is put on a chart so that it can be compared to the real performance data.
The chart can be used to find any problems with the system or process that is being looked at. For example, if the actual performance data is always lower than the target data, this could mean that there are bottlenecks or other problems that are causing the system to produce less.
Throughput charts can help improve productivity and efficiency in a wide range of fields, such as manufacturing, logistics, and software development.
Usage
It is used in Project Monitoring and Control, and Quality Management
