English–Chinese reference · Smart Manufacturing

Throughput产能

Throughput is the rate at which a machine, line, or plant produces acceptable output over a given period, usually expressed in units, parts, or volume per hour or shift. Capacity statements, production reports, logistics documents, and performance dashboards use the term where the denominator, time basis, and definition of acceptable output must be clear to the reader.

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EnglishThroughput
Chinese (Simplified)产能
DomainSmart Manufacturing

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Where this term appears

Throughput appears in line-capacity studies, warehouse reports, OEE calculations, and supply-chain planning documents. Localization teams encounter it when translating dashboards that compare target, actual, and maximum throughput, or when converting units between metric and US customary systems. They must also avoid ambiguity between gross output, first-pass good output, and nameplate capacity.

Translation checks

A frequent mistake is translating throughput as production volume or inventory level, which loses the rate dimension. Another is converting units without checking whether the source means good parts only or total processed parts; this can overstate capacity in localized reports and distort supply-chain planning. Consistent wording in ERP and MES interfaces is also critical.

Keep the term aligned across your files

Check equipment names, units, safety instructions and interface labels against the source and approved references. Confirm any market-specific document requirements separately.

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