Abstract

Purpose - Increasing productivity continues to be essential for survival. With the Production Cultural Biorhythm (PCB) we enable the recognition and use of previously hidden potentials of up to 80% additional performance. Design/methodology/approach - This paper describes the results of a quantitative field study conducted in over 100 manufacturing companies. Critical metrics were recorded at short time intervals over months, then averaged to produce a standard day. Findings - Specific patterns emerged that make corporate cultural behavior visible. The field study also identified six basic patterns across companies. Working with these basic patterns, in combination with a developed visualization especially at bottlenecks, enables a phase-centered and thus simplified leadership style. Originality/value - We combine the classical bottleneck management according to Goldratt with the new insights of the Production Cultural Biorhythm PCB. The connecting element is a new form of real-time bottleneck visualization on the shop floor resulting in a significant increase in throughput in the value stream.

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