Integrated Supply Chain (Chapter 12 of Theory of Constraints Handbook)

This is an individual chapter of Theory of Constraints Handbook. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the current unsustainable compromises companies are forced into given the current highly volatile global supply and manufacturing landscape. The chapter introduces a new concept called Actively Synchronized Replenishment (ASR) that overcomes the shortcomings of traditional MRP and ends the need for these ineffective and costly compromises. ASR leverages MRP, DRP, TOC and Lean practices and tactics with innovative and revolutionary new rules for demand driven supply generation and execution to create unprecedented visibility and control throughout an enterprise and supply chain. The use of ASR can greatly enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of Drum-Buffer-Rope and Lean manufacturing implementations.