Throughput is our way of measuring how many people we have come through the line?

Throughput refers to the amount of work or the number of items processed in a given period of time. In the context of food service, it typically measures the rate at which customers are served or meals are prepared and delivered. However, measuring the number of people who come through the line specifically does not accurately convey the concept of throughput, as it also factors in the efficiency and speed of service, as well as the operational capacity.

While one might consider the number of individuals in line for service, throughput encompasses broader aspects like the time taken to serve each customer and the overall flow of service during different times of operation. Therefore, the statement that throughput is solely about counting the number of people through the line oversimplifies this important operational measurement, making it false.