Actual bottleneck workplaces and their lot sizes

As has already been explained in detail, actual bottlenecks constantly jeopardize schedule effectiveness and drive inventory up with their large lot sizes - to the extent that they are relevant for setup times. Luckily, there are only a very, very few actual bottlenecks. 

In any event, you can adopt the following worthwhile methods to lower inventory rapidly despite occasional bottlenecks  

The capital tie-up of your internally-produced parts, including products will be reduced by almost half. 

You will not have any negative surprises. Considerably lower inventory levels, less storage space and lower interest charges are the easily achievable benefits. 

There are only a very few actual bottleneck workplaces. A real bottleneck workplace runs three shifts and Saturdays. It cannot be substituted. Do you really have some Do not increase the lot sizes until you are not completely convinced that what you have found is an actual bottleneck. 

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