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Ó 2006 Business Technology Management, Inc.
By viewing the organization as a total flow
system, analyzing disruptions,
the effects of Murphy's Law, and applying the principles of fluid dynamics and systems
control (as in hydraulic systems), Flow Management Technology breaks boundaries as well as bottom line performance!
Let’s look at key concepts and building blocks of Flow
Management
Technology (FMT) and how it can help you achieve long-term success.
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Feedback
Loop
Input Valve
Middle
Valve
vacuum
effect
vacuum
effect
Valve
Resource
Valve
Resource
Strategic
Buffer
DEPARTMENT
RESOURCE
MACHINE
DEPARTMENT
Customer
Orders
Throughput
Sales
Manufacturing Lead
Time
Overall Lead Time
THROUGHPUT
Reserved Capacity
Reserved Capacity