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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Theory of constraints"”.
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Implementing theory of constraints in a job shop environment
… This thesis describes an implementation of Theory of Constraints in a job shop environment in a Boeing component manufacturing shop. Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints are described and compared as methodologies for improving manufacturing systems. This thesis demonstrates that …
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Prioritization and integration of lean initiatives with theory of constraints
The principles of lean manufacturing have taken hold in a number of manufacturing firms as a means of achieving operational excellence through continuous improvement. Womack and Jones have suggested a generalized process for lean transformation in their 1996 book, Lean Thinking. A key element of …
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Performance measures for product development utilizing theory of constraints methodology
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1995.
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Análisis al Proceso de Titulación Minera en Colombia desde TOC (Theory Of Constraints)
… minera de Colombia a partir de la filosofía de mejora continua desarrollado en la teoría de restricciones TOC (Theory Of Constraints), para poder identificar cuáles son los cuellos de botella que no permiten que el proceso fluya de manera adecuada y proponer alternativas de mejora, que …
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An Activity- Based Costing and Theory of Constraints Model for Product- Mix Decisions
The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate the use of the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) approach together with the Theory of Constraints (TOC) philosophy in determining the optimal product-mix and restrictive bottlenecks of a company. The contribution of this thesis is a new product-mix decision …
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Application of theory of constraints and process control theory to multi-stage manufacturing systems
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1998.
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Applying the theory of constraints in a high volume manufacturing system to increase throughput and performance
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1997, and Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1997.
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A Use of Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes for Improvements in the Merged Beams Experiment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
<p>Thinking exercises used in the Theory of Constraints (TOC) were used to find and remove constraints at the Merged Beams Experiment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The goal of this project was to significantly reduce the amount of time used to take a certain type of measurement during an …
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Exploring poor outcomes from quality assurance programs – An analysis based around the concept of Mechanisms and The Theory of Constraints (TOC) Thinking Process (TP)
… a competitive advantage, improve the quality of their processes and products, and enhance profitability through attaining such accreditations. ISO accreditations have also been used to ensure compliance with market requirements (Williams, 2004). However, a major challenge in implementing these …
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Applying lean manufacturing initiatives to naval ship repair centers : implementation and lessons learned
… States Navy is under pressure to reduce the cost of fleet maintenance in order to redirect funds for the construction of new ships and submarines. The Navy looks to private industry for process improvement ideas such as the Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Principles. This …
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Synchronous manufacturing : implementing "pull" production in a job shop environment
… to reduce cost in the design and construction of the new nuclear aircraft carrier class. Furthermore, the joint venture project between General Dynamics Electric Boat and Northrop Grumman Newport News to build the next fleet of Virginia Class Submarines has budgetary incentives tied to the …
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Throughput improvement initiatives in an automotive assembly plant body shop
… the reference time frame ... down to the order of minutes and seconds. Much time is devoted to dealing with daily production issues such as equipment downtime, parts shortages, operator situations, and other daily throughput issues. Such activities are commonly referred to as firefighting. Put …
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INVESTIGAÇÃO SOBRE A APLICAÇÃO DA TEORIA DAS RESTRIÇÕES (TOC) EM UMA EMPRESA DE CONFECÇÃO
This study developed some modelling to apply the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in a clothing industry. The modelling was based on the five focus steps of TOC, and supported by a data collection. The timing of the process times made it possible to identify the bottleneck of the system, enabling to …
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Implementation of the critical chain project management methodology in IBM's S/390 software development environment
Software Development projects have a long history of being notoriously difficult to manage. From early experiences with the IBM OS/360 Operating System over 20 years ago to more recent experiences with the IBM OS/390 Operating System, the Project Management challenges remain. This phenomenon exists …
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Exploring constraints to sport participation among immigrant adolescent girls who reside in the Greater Toronto Area
Rates of sport participation decrease during adolescence, particularly among girls. Although research has documented this decline, it tends to largely ignore diverse samples such as immigrants. This study explored constraints to sport participation among immigrant adolescent girls who reside in the …
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Applying constraint-based theory to a complex aerospace manufacturing process
… supporting these improvements by applying the Theory of Constraints to identify improvement opportunities and lead teams to implement solutions and make the improvements. This thesis details the approach of using historical manufacturing data to identify focus areas for analysis and a …
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Re-Engineering the Operational System to Enhance the Customer Orientation of a Mid-Size Firm: A Field Study.
<p>The operational advantages of a pull system are very well documented. These advantages include not only operational efficiency and quality, but also the enhancement of the customer oriented of the organization.</p><p>The objective of this field study is to examine the applicability and potential …
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The impact of major cost reductions on long-term company profitability
… been written on the effect and potential benefit of cost reduction, downsizing and expense management. Most of these articles have conflicting messages, some even internally within the same article.The objective of this research was to critically evaluate these articles and to see if there was any …
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Preventing WIPlash: Implementation of a Controlled Release Strategy to Improve Shop Performance
… companies face is that the schedule is based off of a series of assumptions, and the manufacturing system suffers when inevitable variability interferes with the best laid plans. The challenge addressed in this paper involves how to consume an operation schedule and maximize output in a system …
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Application of Goldratt’s Thinking Process to Constraints Within an Emergency Department—A Case Study
… hospitals as it determines a large proportion of admissions. ED also acts as a buffer zone for many patients who cannot get care in other institutions due to insurance issues. Most hospitals are trying to invest heavily on their EDs, but cannot meet patients’ satisfaction in terms of cost and …
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