Cycle time refers to the duration required to complete one repetition of a specific task or process, typically measured from the start of one product's processing to the start of another similar product's processing. It is a vital key performance indicator (KPI) in the manufacturing industry, representing the average time it takes to transform raw materials into a finished end-product. Cycle time is also utilized to gauge the individual operations involved in the overall manufacturing process of a product. It serves as a metric for measuring the efficiency of a process and provides insights for enhancing performance and productivity. The measurement of cycle time can be expressed in various units such as hours, days, weeks, months, or years, depending on the nature and scale of the project or process being evaluated.