by Dr Lisa | Theory of Constraints in Operations
Reduce Process Time to Reduce Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time with DBR and S-DBR To reduce the number of days to make and ship the product from the time the order is received; implement Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) [1] Scheduling which results in a mean reduction of lead-times of...
by Dr Lisa | POOGI Series
Do-it- yourself ‘Viable Vision’ Brad: “If a business owner wanted to grow the bottom-line of their company at the fastest rate possible, what would he or she have to do? And is there a way for them to do it themselves? Dr. Lisa: “Get...
by Dr Lisa | Theory of Constraints Finance, Accounting, and Cash Flow
Increasing Throughput — Other Considerations In previous sections we have covered raw materials and how to reduce them. We also need to cover WIP (Work In Process) and finished goods inventory. DBR Scheduling* reduces WIP by releasing raw materials at the rate...
by Dr Lisa | Theory of Constraints Finance, Accounting, and Cash Flow
Increase Sales cont. Last time we ended our discussion with this question: So how do you increase your throughput without going into cash trouble? The first step is to examine your product mix. Calculate the T/CU for each product. With this information you can devise...
