What Is Queue Time?
Queue Time is the idle time between project tasks when work cannot proceed due to dependencies, bottlenecks, or delays. It often occurs in manufacturing, software development, and service industries.
Causes of Queue Time
🔻 Resource Unavailability – Waiting for a critical team member to be free.
🔻 Bottlenecks – Tasks piling up due to inefficient workflows.
🔻 Approval Delays – Waiting for managerial or stakeholder approvals.
Example in Real Life
A software development team finishes coding a feature but must wait three days before the QA team can test it. That three-day wait is queue time, leading to project delays.
How to Reduce Queue Time?
✔ Implement Lean Practices – Streamline workflows to reduce bottlenecks.
✔ Automate Processes – Reduce manual delays by using project management tools.
✔ Improve Communication – Ensure faster decision-making and approvals.
