About this Presentation

This presentation describes the three steps used to implement drum-buffer-rope scheduling in Intel’s warehouse system. 1. Timely and accurate data are needed. 2. Utilization of existing continuous improvement programs and methods are used. 3. Training though “game” exercises is used. Each step is discussed in some detail. The game is illustrated with results.

What Will You Learn

To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.

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Timely and accurate data is crucial for implementing Germ Buffer Rope effectively. It helps in quickly and accurately assessing performance and making necessary adjustments.
Utilizing existing process improvement methods can help in gaining buy-in and leveraging local improvement efforts. It's not necessary to be in conflict with existing methods, but rather use them appropriately and in conjunction.
Effective training methods, like simulations, can help in turning skeptics into believers. They provide a practical application of the concepts and help in understanding how to implement them in the actual work environment.

Instructor(s)

Scott Edwards

Industrial Engineer, Intel Corporation

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