Batch Time Demonstration

A picture of a batch of french macaroons on trays ready for the oven

Batch time is usually one of the largest components of cycle time. We provide a simple simulation to illustrate the dynamics.

Week 29 – Inventory Management Mistakes, Part 2

African American inventory manager reviewing charts of on-hand inventory and inventory position on a computer screen

We have seen inventory managers and planners make the mistake of monitoring on-hand to determine how much inventory they should order. This is an incomplete approach and we describe the appropriate measure for good control.