| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constraints Theory | MEN510 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Gülşen AKMAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) determine, manage and eliminate constraint that limited performance of organization
2) drum
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Theory of constraint
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Theory of Constraints, Basic Concepts2) Throughput Accounting, Difference between Traditional Cost Approach and TOC, Examples
3) Determination and Management Process of Constraints- 5 Focusing Steps
4) Theory of Constraints and Performance Management and Performance Criteria
5) Classification of Manufacturing Systems (VAT Analyses)
6) Production scheduling Applications via TOC (drum-buffer-rope)
7) Production scheduling Applications via TOC (drum-buffer-rope), Examples
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Thinking Processes
10) Thinking Processes, Examples
11) Critical Chain Management
12) Critical Chain Management
13) Presentations
14) Presentations
15) Presentations
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Stein Robert, (1997), The Theory of Constraints, Marcel Dekker Inc. , New York.
2- McMullen Thomas B., (1998), Introduction to the Theory of Constraints (TOC) Management System, CRC Press LLC
3- Goldratt Eliyahu, (1990), Essays on the Theory of Constraints, North River Press Publishing Corporation
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required