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3-2-1 reporting – control the whole by controlling the parts
In the previous article I explained the concept of a hierarchical management control and reporting system based on the principle of time-scale separation (i.e. separating hourly, daily, and weekly decision-making). However, this is only one dimension of hierarchical management. In this article, I introduce task decomposition, and the concept of 3-2-1 reporting, which is how decentralized decisions in a large, integrated facility are coordinated to ensure the overall operation achieves its objectives.
Read more →Short interval control for management
The principle of short interval control, which I described in a previous article, also applies to management control at daily, weekly, and monthly frequencies. In this article I explain how a hierarchical management control and reporting system with feedback loops is essential to change behaviours and drive continuous improvement.
Read more →Loss accounting – making fact-based improvement decisions
Loss accounting is the process of capturing and categorizing production losses and their causes, and using this information to drive continuous improvement.
Read more →The choke model – start with the facts on losses
A choke model analysis is the starting point to understanding production losses, where they originate in the process, and what is causing them.
Read more →Short interval control – the discipline of performance review
Short interval control (SIC) is an essential component of an operations management system and the foundation on which performance management is built. Yet, it is often neglected in this age of digitalization and big data.
Read more →Welcome to B Tubbs & Associates Consulting
Welcome to the B Tubbs & Associates Consulting blog. Here you’ll find insights on operations management, process optimization, advanced process control, and industrial data analytics.
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