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Apply the theory of constraints

Apply the theory of constraints

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS405024
State Code
BAJ90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply the theory of constraints. This unit applies to individuals who as part of their work role need to apply the theory of constraints to assist their organisation to maximise output from a capacity constrained process or system. The unit will normally be applied as part of an organisation’s improvement strategy and in conjunction with other competitive systems and practices units.The person will typically be a technician, manager or other person who works with others in the bringing of change to an organisation as part of a formal team or otherwise. The unit includes liaison and communication with others, as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the system constraint and throughput
  • 1.1 Identify goals and objectives of the organisation.
  • 1.2 Identify systems, processes and products to be examined.
  • 1.3 Determine throughput of steps within the system.
  • 1.4 Identify the capacity constrained process.
  • 1.5 Determine optimum throughput of capacity constrained process (drum).
  • 1.6 Determine maximum system throughput based on the capacity constrained process.
2 Optimise constraint throughput
  • 2.1 Determine optimum accumulation (buffer) before capacity constrained process.
  • 2.2 Determine appropriate supply schedule and trigger (rope) for buffer.
  • 2.3 Implement buffer and rope to match drum.
  • 2.4 Monitor capacity constrained process and system to ensure optimum throughput.
  • 2.5 Take required actions to minimise non-productive rate at capacity constrained process.
3 Prioritise processes and resources to maximising output at the constraint
  • 3.1 Ensure operations and individuals in non-constrained locations protect buffers and prevent build-up of work in process except at buffer locations.
  • 3.2 Identify operations that conflict with maximising constraint performance and replace with measures that help maximise throughput.
4 Determine strategy to reduce capacity constraint
  • 4.1 Examine causes of the constrained capacity.
  • 4.2 Develop possible ways of increasing system capacity.
  • 4.3 Analyse and rank possible alternatives for increasing capacity.
  • 4.4 Draft a strategy for increasing capacity of system.
  • 4.5 Obtain required approval for response strategy.
5 Implement a process of on-going improvement as appropriate
  • 5.1 Develop an implementation plan appropriate to the organisation.
  • 5.2 Implement plan, as appropriate.
  • 5.3 Monitor implementation.
  • 5.4 Modify implementation plan, as appropriate.
  • 5.5 Identify next capacity constrained process and take action.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD561 MSS405024A Apply the theory of constraints Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OER38 MSS405037 Facilitate application of theory of constraints Unit of competency