Episode B2.010 Identification of Bottlenecks and Constraints

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Show Objectives - The Why
Interesting issue and one that just about everybody making decisions struggles with - how do I separate symptoms and the likely suspects from the true cause of problems in my operation, or even my life?

There is no absolute answer but there are several methods and techniques that will raise the probability of success and the topic of constraints is one of those tools.

Key Issues - Owner Perspective:

1. How do I (or my company) identify the root cause of a problem, not the symptom?

What You Need to Know - The What

• 5 Whys - break down the problem - Identifying Constraints
• Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone) - provide structure to the search.
• Brainstorming the 5 Ms - all of the possible causes
  • Methods, Management, Manpower, Machines, Materials
• Nominal Group - group selects the root cause(s) from the list.
• Statement of the Problem and Solutions Conditions for Decision Making.

What You Need to Do​​ - The How

1. Identify what bottlenecks or constraints that are preventing the business from performing.
2. Determine the root cause of the constraint.
3. Make an immediate fix based on your resources.
4. Check other parts of the business - did this fix help or create another problem?
5. If you must - what type of investment will this take and when can you afford it? Can it wait until Stage III?

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