The past Since the first applications of the DBR – technique in the 80’s some important additional TOC-related techniques and tools have been developed to support the 5 steps-process that are the result of a regular TOC-implementation. Before that stage, TOC could be perceived as another optimization algorithm like linear programming etc… The present and…
The necessary conditions for APS Conclusion Looking at the finite capacity-planning picture one could have the feeling that trying to improve the throughput while having fewer inventories and less operating expenses is a mission impossible. If we try to apply the regular (finite-capacity) solutions the answer is: YES! For getting a realistic solution to this…
In discussing the costs incident to various types of operations, the analogy was drawn of the restaurant, which adds a rack of peanuts to the counter, intending to pick up a little additional profit in the usual course of business. However, the accuracy of the analogy is evident when one considers the actual problem faced…
