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The Strategos Guide To Value Stream and Process Mapping goes far beyond symbols and arrows. In over 163 pages it tells the reader not only how to do it but what to do with it. More info...

Strategos Guide to Value Stream & Process Mapping

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Minimizing Instability & Chaos In Scheduling

Practical Tips for Stabilization 

To minimize chaos and instability, we must deal with root causes. The table summarizes these root causes and common preventive strategies. Note that Kanban, by its nature, addresses most of the root causes.

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Cause Prevention Tactics
Time Delays

  • Enter Transactions Immediately

  • Reduce Batches & Queues
Amplification

  • No Arbitrary Increases On Orders

  • Eliminate Overproduction

  • Order/Build Frequently In Small Batches

  • Restructure Feedback Loops

  • Disseminate Information Widely

  • Correct Variations Immediately
Complexity

  • Cellular Manufacturing

  • Simplify The Process

  • Flatten BOMS

  • Employ TQM

  • Simplify Product Mix
Non-Linearity

  • Implement Kanban

  • Close Min-Max Points

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