WIP Limit Calculator

    Calculate optimal Work-in-Progress limits using Little's Law and flow efficiency.

    Parameters

    Team Size5
    Flow Efficiency30%
    Target Cycle Time (days)5
    Avg Daily Demand1.5

    Suggested Limits

    Recommended WIP Limit

    15

    items per team

    Little's Law WIP8
    Efficiency-Adjusted WIP27
    Utilization100.0%
    Arrival Rate (λ)1.5/day
    Service Rate (μ)1.00/day
    Formula: Little's Law: WIP = λ × CT where λ = arrival rate, CT = target cycle time. Adjusted for flow efficiency: Actual WIP = WIP ÷ Efficiency.

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