Theory of Constraints
Systems
Systems and processes represent the methods people use to meet requirements. Systems are either stable and thus predictable or unstable. Stable systems include only common cause variation and unstable systems include both special and common causes. For example, if...Student Syndrome
Student Syndrome says that matter how long you give someone (students) to work on something, they will start the night before it is due. Other Definitions Student Syndrome – Given an assignment that is due in 3 or 4 weeks and we didn’t put any serious effort into it...Statistical Fluctuation
The variations that occur in and around a nominal task time. (http://www.toc.co.uk/glossary.htm) Other Definitions Statistical Fluctuation – (from The Critical Path E-Mail Newsletter) To understand TOC [Theory of Constraints], you must first comprehend that the...Rope
Part of Drum-Buffer-Rope Scheduling. The Kanban connection between the constraint and the gating operation.(tocpractitioner.com )Jonah
In the Theory of Constraints methodology a “Jonah” is a consultant that employs a systematic and logical process that is a practical blend of the scientific method and the Socratic technique to answer the three questions essential to any successful...The Building & Remodeling Wiki Sponsors:
