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Sproull, Robert.
The ultimate improvement cycle : maximizing profits through the integration of lean, six sigma, and the theory of constraints / Bob Sproull. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2009. - xxxviii, 250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"A Productivity Press book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-235) and index.
The lean, six sigma, and theory of constraints (TOC) : improvement cycles -- Introducing the ultimate improvement cycle (UIC) -- The value stream, a scheduling system, and performance metrics -- Finding waste in the constraint -- Reducing variation and defects -- Exploiting the current constraint -- Reducing waste and variation in the current constraint -- Subordinating nonconstraints to the current constraint -- Line balancing and flow optimization -- Optimizing the constraint buffer and pulling in the nonconstraints -- Elevating the constraint and implementing protective controls -- Breaking the current constraint -- Sustaining the gains with protective controls -- System constraints and problems -- Establishing the environment for change.
9781420090345 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1420090348 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Business logistics.
Production management.
Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Theory of constraints (Management)
HD38.5 / S634
658.4013 / S634
The ultimate improvement cycle : maximizing profits through the integration of lean, six sigma, and the theory of constraints / Bob Sproull. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2009. - xxxviii, 250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"A Productivity Press book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-235) and index.
The lean, six sigma, and theory of constraints (TOC) : improvement cycles -- Introducing the ultimate improvement cycle (UIC) -- The value stream, a scheduling system, and performance metrics -- Finding waste in the constraint -- Reducing variation and defects -- Exploiting the current constraint -- Reducing waste and variation in the current constraint -- Subordinating nonconstraints to the current constraint -- Line balancing and flow optimization -- Optimizing the constraint buffer and pulling in the nonconstraints -- Elevating the constraint and implementing protective controls -- Breaking the current constraint -- Sustaining the gains with protective controls -- System constraints and problems -- Establishing the environment for change.
9781420090345 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1420090348 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Business logistics.
Production management.
Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Theory of constraints (Management)
HD38.5 / S634
658.4013 / S634