Ch10 Fundamentals of the Theory of Constraints
Discussion Questions
Describe the possible special challenges to implementing TOC in a make-to-order environment.
Describe the possible implications of a major change in product mix or a major change in design to a TOC-run operation. How would you approach dealing with those implications?
Compare and contrast the design of the drum-buffer-rope system and the pull system described in Chapter 9. What are the similarities and differences, and why do they exist?
Comment (with supporting reasons) on the following overheard statement, stated by an operations manager: “We don’t have any constraints in our company. Our capacity plans show we have plenty of capacity to produce the master schedule for some time to come.”
Discuss the implication that TOC can bring to a company when they develop their business strategy. How will it possibly impact the approach taken to the Sales and Operations Planning process?
Do you believe that TOC will have any impact on other functions in the organization? If so, what might they be? In specific, comment on the possible implications to:
Engineering
Human Resources
Accounting
Information Technology
Marketing
Sales
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