# throughput time

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Throughput time starts the moment an order is received and ends only when the goods reach the consignee – every intermediate step counts.

Throughput time starts the moment an order is received and ends only when the goods reach the consignee – every intermediate step counts. Order processing, picking, packing, transport legs, and any interim storage all feed into the total. As a core KPI in supply chain management, it reveals where delays accumulate and where process improvements will have the greatest impact. Shorter throughput times drive faster inventory turnover and higher on-time delivery rates. It should not be confused with transit time, which covers only the physical transport segment.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durchlaufzeit_(Logistik)](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durchlaufzeit_(Logistik))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | throughput time |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 87 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durchlaufzeit_(Logistik) |

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