TOC Overview
  • I’m glad to have you in class!  There is so much to learn about the 
    Theory of Constraints.
  • We will study several different aspects of TOC in an effort to see the 
    similarities between them (take a more holistic approach).  
  • You will see that each part of TOC improves your understanding of the 
    other parts.
  • If you haven’t seen the TOC Overviews I made public, I suggest you 
    view them.  They will help you better understand where we  are going 
    and how TOC fits into different environments
  • Videos: 
    http://www.wsu.edu/~engrmgmt/holt/em526/ConstraintsOverview/TOCOverViews.htm
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    Welcome to the Self Study portion of 
      EM 530 Applications in Constraints 
                              Management
                                                       • Now you are on board and 
    Did you Know?                                         figured out how to get this file, 
    I never sleep.  You can call almost any time.         you are on your way to learning 
                                                          the theory and practice of the 
    I know you have questions at odd times.               Theory of Constraints Proven 
    I’m usually available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM         Solutions.
    Monday through Friday at my Home Office:           • These self study portions, give 
    540-412-5315 when I’m not in class.  
                                                          you lecture type material, 
                                                          interactive assignments and 
    You can also send email to me (or even the            future information to assist you 
    full class) in ANGEL (https://lms.wsu.edu/)           in your study of texts, software 
    using the  Tab.                          and other materials.
    My direct email is jholt@wsu.edu
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          More About the On-Line Course
    • Inside ANGEL, the  Tab shows you the days Elluminate WebStreamed 
       Lecture.  You can search for archived lectures too.
    • You can also click on the Calendar to find the WebStream for that day.
    • I encourage you to attend live, if at all possible.  When you are watching a recording, 
       it’s just too easy to walk away and thing, “If I need this stuff, I can always watch this 
       lecture later.”  But, later you will be out of sequence and it will be hard to find what 
       you need to know.
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                          Class Documents
      • The class document (syllabus, homework status sheet, handouts, 
         software downloads, homework assignments, nice to have things, 
         and misc. links) are all available in ANGEL under the  tab.
      • You need to check the class homework page to see if you are 
         enrolled and on my grading sheet.  Check out the Homework Status .
      • The Dice Game Assignment (Homework #1) is explained later in this 
         presentation. 
      • Due Dates:  When assignments are made, try to do them right away.  
         It is much easier on you.  If you get behind, it will be much harder 
         and you won’t understand the other materials I’m presenting.  
         Otherwise, I’m flexible.  This is a self paced course.  If you want, you 
         can move ahead of the rest of the class and study on your own, even 
         do the homework early.
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            Now for the Homework.
             The Dice Game-Set Up
      Processes (move token            • For your homework, I want you to 
      across the line)                  simulate the ‘match game’ found 
                                        in The Goal, pages 104-112.  But 
                                        we will do it in a more fun way.
                    Storage areas for Work- • You will need six fair dice (one die 
                    in-Process          will do if you share).
                                       • Gather some tokens (lima beans, 
                                        marbles, or toothpicks work well.  
                                        Note: Jelly beans and chocolate 
                                        chips tend to disappear)
                                       • Get two cups, one for Raw 
                                        Material and one for Finished 
          A   B   C   D   E   F         Goods
    RM                      FG         • Arrange your play area as on the 
                                        left.  Create Six Processes (A, B, 
          Storage of Raw                C, D, E, F) between Raw Material 
          Material and Finished         and Finished Goods.
          Goods
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