The Constraints Management Handbook

by James F. Cox, III, Michael S. Spencer

Overview

A new approach to improving the production of goods and services, Constraints Management (CM), recognizes the powerful role of the constraint (the limiting resource) in determining the output of the entire production system. By learning about and mastering CM concepts, managers can improve their companies' present output and plan for future growth as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574440607
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/24/1997
Series:	The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management , #3
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

James F. Cox III; Michael S. Spencer

Table of Contents

Section I: Constraints Management Logistics BasicsWhat is Constraints Management?The Production Planning and Control FrameworkThe Five-Step Focusing ProcessThe Drum-Buffer-Rope Scheduling MethodThe V-A-T Logical Structures AnalysisSection II: Case Studies of CM FacilitiesAn Overview of the Cases and AnalysisValmont/ALS Brenham, TexasThe Trane Company, Inc., Macon, GeorgiaStanley Furniture, Stanleytown, VirginiaSection III: Overview of Other CM ToolsThe Constraints Management Measurement SystemThe Constraints Management Thinking ProcessesIndex

Editorial Reviews

"The Constraints Management Handbook is an excellent attempt to unify the pieces in production: sorting through the fog of classification, the overlap between MRP, JIT and TOC, and clarifying the implications on one of the most important aspects-the measurements. On these topics they have done a comprehensive work. But they don't stop there. They also introduce the reader to the power of using logic in a systematic way-the thinking processes-so that more people will help in the effort to turn the field of management into a hard science."
-Eli M. Goldratt, author of The Goal, It's Not Luck, and Critical Chain
"I congratulate Jim Cox and Mike Spencer on an excellent book. As pioneers of constraints management in the academic community, it is fitting that they author the first comprehensive handbook on the topic. The book takes all the facets of constraints management: logistics, focusing steps and the thinking processes and presents them in an easy-to-understand and logical manner. The robustness of their real case study examples are excellent. If an organization or executive is considering embracing constraints management as part of their approach, this book along with The Goal is a must read."
-John Covington, Chesapeake Consulting Inc.

From the Publisher

Explains an approach to producing goods and services that recognizes the role of the limiting resource in determining the output of the entire production system. Discusses the five-step process to continuous improvement, VAT analysis, drum-buffer-rope scheduling, and other management methods. Presents in-depth case studies and defines the terms used. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews