1. Describe problem 2. Establish cause categories 3. identify causes 4. prioritize causes
- Steps to identify Root Cause
can use finite capacity planning - how APS is different from traditional PS
demand-pull originates with the customer - lean production methods
all inventories decrease - with total quality management
master planning - DRP should directly interface with
senior management to influence the aggregate forecast - pyramid forecasting enables
Forecasting, Demand Management, DRP - MPC: Demand Side
Resource Planning, RCCP, CRP - MPC: Supply Side
Stragetic Planning, S&OP: Production Plan, MS: MPS, MRP: MRP > PAC - MPC:
Middle
ERP includes supplier and distribution information - Difference between ERP and MRP
II
in depth understanding of org processes - prereq for successful benchmarking
quality is number one, mutual confidence, self-control, training, and certification - five
criteria for effective self-inspection
remains unchanged by efficiency and utilization - theoretical capacity
a purchase order or shop order that has been released - scheduled receipt
best measures falling costs - standard cost
Quality planning, quality control, and quality improvement - juran trilogy
BUFFERS - TOC uses
idle resources - TOC should review
distressed goods - products that are damaged or close to their expiration date
five forces model - considers the impact of buyers on competition