By Rick Phelps, Principal, Synchronous Solutions We are accustomed to thinking about production’s physical Constraints in fabricating shops as being machinery or skilled craftsmen, but there are scenarios where the actual physical Constraint is space. The available space can limit production capacity when work needs to sit for a period of time, occupying limited space.…
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By: Ed Hill, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Efficiency versus Effectiveness – Which is more important? Actually, there is a significant difference in the two and one is much more important to manage than the other. Efficiency is normally expressed as a percentage of the result that could ideally be expected. In other words, if the expected…
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By: Ken Nishiguchi, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Drum Buffer Rope is a scheduling process developed and popularized by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt and it is a key element of any organization that has implemented Theory of Constraints thinking. In his book, The Goal, Goldratt uses a Boy Scout team hiking a mountain to illustrate how it works.…
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Are you tired of constantly firefighting unplanned disruptions in your custom manufacturing business? Seeking a better way to deal with the inevitable challenges posed by equipment issues, material defects, absentee employees, and ever-changing customer demands? Look no further! In this article we wrote for the Slippery Rock Gazette, you’ll discover the transformative concept of Protective…
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