Fernando Bernardi de Souza

• Abstract

  This research project aims to evaluate the performance of Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM), and propose improvements to its procedures for resizing inventory levels of a factory and a distributor, which adopt, respectively, Make to Availability (MTA) system and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) pull distribution and replenishment solution. To this end, a model that represents a real environm…

  Proposal of an alternative method to dynamic buffer management for sizing inventory levels in supply chains, AP.R

• Abstract

  This research has as general objective to evaluate and compare, through simulations carried out with the Promodel® software (HELFIN; HARRELL, 1998), the Constant Work In Process (CONWIP) and Simplified Drum-Buffer-Rope (S-DBR) systems applied in make-to-stock (MTS) production environments. Such systems were selected because they can be characterized as pull, since both limit the quantity …

  Simulation and comparison of constant work in process and simplified Drum-Buffer-Rope systems applied in make-to-stock environments, AP.R

• Abstract

  The Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its production planning and control techniques, such as the Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR), Simplified Drum-Buffer-Rope (S-DBR) and Buffer Management systems, are based on several concepts, some relatively complex and difficult to understand, mainly for students and managers with little or no contact with the subject. Helping to understand the many different va…

  Modeling and simulation of DBR and S-DBR systems for teaching and learning, BP.IC

• Abstract

  There are many methods and tools based on Theory of Constraints (TOC) that have been recognized for the academy and practitioners as relevant for achieving better results in terms of operational and financial performance. Despite of this recognition, TOC has been currently criticized by being limited to support long-term planning, as the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. In th…

  Study and application of theory of constraints to sales and operations planning, BP.IC

• Abstract

  Currently, Project Management (PM) is increasingly seen as necessary to the success of a project, i.e. the achievement of the objectives of a project on schedule and on budget. In this context, the PMBOK® Guide, developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), appears as the main guideline and source of information for project managers. More recently, with the launch of the book Criti…

  Synergies and antagonisms between techniques for project management suggested by the PMBOK ® Guide and the Critical Chain approach, BP.IC

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