- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Building on several courses, this course explores the Theory of Constraints (TOC) Body of Knowledge in greater detail. The Theory of Constraints (TOC) focuses on an organization’s constraints and many organizations have been able to make significant improvements in their performance in a short period of time. TOC is recognized as a vital part of an organization’s operations strategy. Students will use a computer simulation to learn the TOC and the drum-buffer-rope approach to synchronizing business operations.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the five-step process for constraint management.
- Identify and explain the key TOC performance measures.
- Use the Drum/Buffer/Rope (DBR) system to synchronize manufacturing operations.
- Prioritize process improvement activities using TOC principles.
- Explain how to implement the TOC approach for continuous improvement.
- Use TOC principles to determine the best product mix.
- Explain how cost-world thinking can lead to poor bottom-line performance.
- Analyze the Lieutenant’s Cloud.
- Assess the synergies and differences between Lean, TOC and Six Sigma.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Theory of Constraints (OPMT 4341) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Operations Management
Diploma Full-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.