THROUGHPUT
Charles François (2004). THROUGHPUT, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3548.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3548 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
That part of the inputs which is transformed by the system's activity into outputs.
The specificity of throughputs depends on the nature of the system. Throughput is a quantitative measure of the efficiency or productivity of the system. However, excessive throughputs, when the internal need for maintenance of the system is not covered, may lead to its collapse.