Designing and Tuning CONWIP and POLCA Loops for High Mix Low Volume Machining Cells

Description

Expert lecture on designing and tuning CONWIP and POLCA loops for high mix low volume machining cells. Covers loop selection, card sizing, variability and quality integration, dispatching, release control, monitoring, bottleneck management, outside processing, simulation, case example, and implementation roadmap. Emphasizes visual tools, SPC, and disciplined governance to stabilize lead time and raise first pass yield.