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AI-driven strawman FMEA generation streamlines failure mode identification, enhances risk assessment accuracy, and enables real-time process improvements, helping manufacturers optimize quality and compliance. Finding Herbie The Goal Increasing Production Eli Goldratt Simplest case What does it look like? single piece flow paced assembly straight line flow How to determine the constraint longest operation Complicating Factors Complexity Types of Complexity Impact on constraint Variability Reasons for variability Impact on constraint Finding Herbie Theoretical / Future Planning / Scheduling systems Theory of Constraints Traditional Value Stream Mapping Actual / Historical IoT / MES Systems Real-Time Value Stream Mapping Break the Constraint Improve Throughput Focus on the primary constraint(s) Identify & eliminate causes of variability Identify & eliminate causes of downtime Identify & eliminate quality issues Ensure the constraint(s) do not get blocked or starved Repeat the above steps with the next constraint Leverage IoT sensors and analytics to monitor critical process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow rate) in real time, enabling dynamic adjustments for optimal performance. Use digital twins to simulate and optimize manufacturing processes before implementation, minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency. Employ machine learning to predict process deviations or bottlenecks, allowing engineers to intervene proactively and maintain consistent performance. Utilize AI to analyze historical data and recommend optimal process parameters for enhanced quality, reduced waste, and improved throughput. Integrate closed-loop control systems that use real-time feedback from IoT sensors to automatically adjust process parameters for optimal performance. Use IoT and advanced analytics to design processes that minimize energy consumption, supporting sustainability and cost reduction goals. Leverage simulation and analytics to scale processes from prototype to full-scale production seamlessly, ensuring efficiency and minimizing risks. Use AI and machine learning to analyze historical data, market trends, and real-time signals for precise demand forecasting, enabling better procurement planning.