Author: Cesar Baracinas

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Reduce Variability and Improve Throughput in Operations

In operations, variability reduces the predictability of the constraint, making it difficult to maximize throughput and achieve consistent performance. Uncontrolled variability leads to missed commitments, inefficiencies, and increased costs. Principle #4: Variability. Variability dictates the predictability of the constraint. To maintain a stable and predictable operation, we need a strong defense strategy that identifies and …

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Identifying and Exploiting Constraints in Manufacturing

In any production system, identifying the constraint is essential. The constraint shows the process step with the lowest capacity, directly influencing throughput and, ultimately, sales. Any improvements made to a non-constraint process will not enhance overall performance and lead to inefficiencies. Principle #3: Constraint Dictates Throughput Performance Consider a simple three-step production line: Step 1 …

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Throughput Defined: Driving Business Success

Throughput is the rate at which a system generates money through sales. It represents the flow of revenue-generating activities within an organization, emphasizing both speed and efficiency in producing and selling products or services. At its core, throughput encompasses the entire process of converting raw materials, labor, and other resources into finished goods or services …

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Business Goals: Profitability vs Purpose Explained

This is the most fundamental question that every business owner or manager must answer. It is not enough to simply have a mission, a vision, or a great idea—the business must be financially viable to sustain itself and achieve its objectives. No matter the industry, function, or size, every business shares a common and inescapable …

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Master Operations Management: 7 Essential Principles for Leaders

Principles are constant, observable, and logical. They offer coherence, comprehension, and consistency—providing a foundation for decision-making and guiding organizations in the right direction. These principles endure the test of time, shaping the way businesses operate and thrive. This is a culmination of decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations management, blended with insights …

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The Journey Begins

Every great journey begins with a purpose. And for those who dare to build something meaningful—whether a business, a career, or a legacy—the first question is always: “Why?” Why take this path? Why commit to the challenges ahead? Why step beyond comfort and into the unknown? For me, the answer is clear. I believe that …

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Resources

These are resources needed in the facilitation of the training. Company Performance Health Check. To check the current business health and key areas of focus. Capacity Planning Model. This is used to find the "Constraint" in the Manufacturing Process as well as an input for CAPEX preparations. One Pager. This is a template use to …

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