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Minimizing Instability & Chaos In Scheduling

Practical Tips for Stabilization

To minimize chaos and instability, we must deal with root causes. The table summarizes these root causes and common preventive strategies. Note that Kanban, by its nature, addresses most of the root causes.

Cause	Prevention Tactics
Time Delays	Enter Transactions Immediately Reduce Batches & Queues
Amplification	No Arbitrary Increases On Orders Eliminate Overproduction Order/Build Frequently In Small Batches Restructure Feedback Loops Disseminate Information Widely Correct Variations Immediately
Complexity	Cellular Manufacturing Simplify The Process Flatten BOMS Employ TQM Simplify Product Mix
Non-Linearity	Implement Kanban Close Min-Max Points

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