To evaluate the efficiency of a process broken into multiple sub-parts, especially in "stop-and-go" scenarios, you need to calculate the process coefficient by comparing the active time (duty cycle) against the total elapsed time. In a sequence of process-parts where each part involves start-stop intervals, the following framework helps quantify how much "dead time" is lost during transitions. Key Formulas for Analysis To maintain compatibility with your blog, these formulas are presented in standard text format. 1. Duty Cycle (Efficiency) per Part This measures how effectively a specific part of the process utilizes its allotted time. Formula: Efficiency = (Active Time / Total Time) * 100 2. Coefficient of Continuity (CoC) This identifies the impact of stop-and-go behavior across the entire chain. A value closer to 1.0 indicates a smooth, continuous flow; a value closer to 0 indicates high latency or frequent stoppage. Formula: CoC = Sum of Active ...