1st Edition

Beyond the Theory of Constraints How to Eliminate Variation & Maximize Capacity

By William A. Levinson Copyright 2007
168 Pages
by Productivity Press

168 Pages
by Productivity Press

The basic principle of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) is the impossibility of running a balanced factory at 100 percent capacity. Variation in processing and material transfer times is the root cause of longer cycle times and higher inventories, which can hinder the ability to run a factory at full capacity. In Beyond the Theory of Constraints , William Levinson challenges this basic... Read more
Preface Chapter 1: The Theory of Constraints
Chapter 2: Production Control: Pull versus Pig-Swallowing
Chapter 3: Variation
Chapter 4: Variation Reduction
Chapter 5: Productivity Improvement
Appendix
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

Biography

William A Levinson