What if you can’t simply reallocate resources to maximize flow because the constraint is the process or a machine itself? Sometimes it takes a little more creativity to identify how to exploit the constraint (the drum), but just because a machine is the constraint does not mean the fix is more expensive equipment. The key to unlocking more output is to focus on the constraint. By focus, I mean FOCUS. Get a deep understanding of what is really happening at the constraint. In my first blog post of this series, I discussed the importance of making the invisible visible to … Read More![]()
