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Throughput

Throughput represents the rate at which a company generates revenue through sales after deducting direct material costs. It is commonly used in management accounting and performance analysis. Unlike traditional costing methods, throughput focuses on bottleneck efficiency and contribution margin, helping businesses improve production flow and maximize profitability.

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