About this Presentation
This presentation provides: a different look at the buffers of TOC replenishment; the concept of only time buffers usages in production of make to stock (MTS) and make to order (MTO); the results of simulation comparisons; the case study of TKF and a summarization of lessons learned. The derivation of maximum buffer level for the generic rule (The target level is defined as the maximum forecasted consumption within the average replenishment time, factored for the unreliability in replenishment time.) is provided. To determine this target level three questions have to be answered: 1. How long will it take us to replace what was just sold? 2. How much will the demand be during that time? 3. What is the variability of the demand and supply that we should take into account? These questions are answered through examples, a case study and a simulation.
What Will You Learn
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The speakers discuss the implementation of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in their company to improve supply chain management and production efficiency.
They present a new approach to replenishment processes, aiming to ensure product availability throughout the line of products needed for the market.
They also discuss the importance of monitoring buffers to immunize the system from the effects of variability in demand and supply.
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Eckman
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Dr Gary Wadhwa
Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.