In this unit, we will explain how to get credit for study on this course. Read the learning objectives carefully. Review the Unit Notes. Refer back to the learning objectives to ensure you have satisfied each one. Complete the assignment.

In this final unit, we draw the course to a close by explaining how you can get more help, if needed. Read the learning objectives carefully. Watch the video below and make your own notes. Review the Unit Notes. Refer … Read More

In this unit, we provide some pointers on how you can continue to develop your understanding of SDBR. Read the learning objectives carefully. Watch the video below and make your own notes. Review the Unit Notes. Refer back to the … Read More

In  this unit we summarise the key learning points on SBDR covered in the course. Read the learning objectives carefully. Watch the video below and make your own notes. Review the Unit Notes. Refer back to the learning objectives to … Read More

In this final module we pull together the learning from previous modules and prepare for the next steps in your development. Read the learning objectives carefully. Watch the video below and make your own notes. Review the Unit Notes. Refer … Read More

In  this unit we will explore how the Buffer Management process enables us to focus our ongoing improvement efforts. This will ensure that we continue to rapidly increase flow through the plant and increase throughput after the initial impact of … Read More

In this unit we will explore a fundamental framework of the Theory of Constraints – the Five Focusing Steps. We will exmaine how we can use it to create a significant amount of additional capacity on a Capacity Constrained Resource … Read More

In this unit we explore what happens during the first few days and weeks of an SDBR implementation. We will see how the choking of raw material release causes the plant to drain inventory and how queues reduce. We will … Read More

In this unit we explore the Buffer Management priority system and how it directs work centres to process orders closest to their customer due date first. Or, in other words, we will understand why in an SDBR plant work centres … Read More

In this unit we will explore the mechanism that allows us to choke the release of raw materials. Specifically, we look at the difference between the lead time quoted to the customer (QLT) and the period of time we allow … Read More