Re-Engineering the Manufacturing System - Applying the Theory of Constraints, Second Edition

List of contents

Definition and Design: an introduction; visiting the traditional system; synchronization versus optimization; establishing the characteristics of an information system; defining the structure; identifying the constraint; exploitation; subordination;buffer management; supporting the decision process; making strategic decisions; modifying the current system. Implementation: implementing a TOC-based information system; implementing an ERP system to improve profit; critical chain project management;scheduling the multiproject environment. Appendices: ERP implementation at ABC company; glossary of TOC terms.

Summary

Offers instructions for designing, installing, and operating manufacturing information systems. This book shows how to exploit an information system, rolling ERP system implementation into the TOC framework to promote profit materialization.

Product details

• Authors: Robert E. Stein, Robert E. (Consultant Stein, Stein Robert E.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780824742652
• ISBN: 978-0-8247-4265-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Weight: 612 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing industries