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An Assessment on the Impact of Theories of Constraints to Seagate Technology. By Kevin McDermott Magee Campas B.A.Hons. Business Studies with Specialisms Supervisor: - Edel O'Niell Date: 03 - May - 2001 Contents Acknowledgements 5 Abstract 6 Chapter 1 7 Introduction to the Topic 7 Seagate Technology Introduction 9 Aims & Objectives 11 Research Hypothesis 12 Hypothesis 1 12 Hypothesis 2 12 Research Significance 14 Chapter 2 15 Literature Review 15 Operations Management 15 Taylorism 17 Peter Drucker 18 Lean manufacturing 20 Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 24 The History and Evolution of TOC 26 Theories Of Constraints 28 Key Stages in TOC 29 Drum Buffer Rope Analogy 31 Expected Results from the Application of TOC 32 TOC Compared to Lean Manufacturing 33 Capacity 34 Summary 36 Chapter 3 37 Methodology 37 Research Questions 37 Research Methodology 38 Choice of Research Collection 39 Questionnaire Distribution 41 Questionnaire Design 41 Restrictions of Questionnaires 42 In - Depth Structured Interview 43 Interview Design 43 Restrictions of Interviews 44 Case Study 44 Seagate Springtown Case Study 45 Hitachi Introduction 48 Philips Introduction 49 Chapter 4 50 Findings and Analysis 50 Seagate's application of Theories of Constraints in comparison. 51 Seagate in Detail 60 Acknowledgements The road has been long and dusty with more chicanes than straights. I have stumbled upon many people along that road, many of which I would like to thank, as I deeply know without their help, I could not have reached this point. Many thanks to Patrick Miskelly,...

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