Method and system for theory of constraints buffer graphing, tracking and management
US6501473B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/963
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical method and system of tracking projects managed in accordance with Theory of Constraints project management techniques. A graph of project and feeding chain buffer consumption is constructed for at a glance project status review by management. Alternate buffer consumption models may be utilized.
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