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How to dramatically improve Toyota Production System flow line performance - 6 days 60% increase
CourseTo find the CCR in a straight flow line, place a buffer before the station; WIP will pile up in front of it. Placing buffers before and after a CCR can isolate interference, leading to significant capability improvement.
$19
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From push to pull: Titan Watch Division
CourseTitan Jewelry began a Viable Vision project in Dec 2010 to transition its supply chain from a traditional forecast-based "push" system to a "pull" system to boost availability at its 8,000 selling points.
$19
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Using the TOC TP as a guide to integrate lean, six sigma, process management and TOC solutions for business improvement
CourseThe author presents a proven method using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes (TP) to prioritize and integrate strategic business improvement initiatives (lean, six sigma, process management, TOC solutions) from UDEs to S&T trees.
Free
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Enhancing performance of new product development projects in auto components companies
CourseTo solve NPD issues for automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers caused by OEM project management, the presentation proposes breaking projects into "independent work packets" and using CCPM rules (e.g., low WIP) to boost output and cut lead times.
Free
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Using TOC to boost a lean organization
CourseTOC (Theory of Constraints) addresses bottlenecks. A 2011 case study in a Mexican auto supplier demonstrated that integrating TOC increased throughput by 17% in 1 hour on a pilot line and over 25% in 2 months across the entire plant.
$19
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Government challenge corner - Discussion of TOC with respect to unique government challenges
CourseTOC session on government simplicity. Participants discuss conflicts (e.g., collaborate vs. not, exploit vs. elevate, follow rules vs. holistic solutions) and the Utah government's objective to achieve self-sufficiency.
$19