🏭 Bottleneck Manager: TOC Master Challenge 🎯

Master the Theory of Constraints through real-world challenges!

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Score
1
Level
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Streak
1
IDENTIFY
Find the Constraint
2
EXPLOIT
Maximize Output
3
SUBORDINATE
Align Everything
4
ELEVATE
Increase Capacity
5
REPEAT
Find New Constraint
Scenario 1: The Electronics Assembly Line Crisis

TechCorp's smartphone assembly line is falling behind on orders. Customer complaints are mounting. You've been brought in as a TOC consultant. Use the 5 focusing steps to save the company!

🎯 Identify the bottleneck correctly
📈 Increase throughput by 30%
💰 Achieve positive ROI on improvements

Production Line Visualization

Station A

Component Prep
Capacity: 100/hr
Current: 80/hr
80%
WIP Before: 0

Station B

Assembly
Capacity: 60/hr
Current: 60/hr
100%
WIP Before: 150

Station C

Testing
Capacity: 90/hr
Current: 60/hr
67%
WIP Before: 20

Station D

Packaging
Capacity: 120/hr
Current: 60/hr
50%
WIP Before: 10
Input
0
150
20
10
Output

🥁 DRUM

Constraint: Not Set

Sets the pace

🛡️ BUFFER

Protection: Not Set

Protects constraint

🔗 ROPE

Release: Not Set/hr

Controls input

Step 1: IDENTIFY - Which station is the bottleneck?
Throughput
60
units/hr
Total WIP
180
units
Lead Time
3.0
hours
Investment ROI
0%
return

💡 Learning Point

Challenge Progress

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Theory of Constraints Concept

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💡 Hint

Look for where WIP accumulates...