Interconnections in Takt Planning
In the Takt production system, there are interconnections between trains, phases, zones, and independent activities. These links must be positioned properly to ensure the best overall project duration by tying all the moving parts together.
These interconnections form what is known as the critical flow path in critical chain. I like to call them interdependence ties a term I coined to describe these vital connections.
You’ll list these ties directly on your project plan. They serve to communicate:
- Dependencies between activities or phases
- Links within the path of critical flow
- Critical handoffs that keep the work moving
On a typical macro-level Takt plan, you’ll find between 10 and 30 interdependence ties. At a more detailed (norm) level, there may be even more. The key is ensuring the links you create communicate true critical ties so the project team can track and monitor those interactions.
Some wonder if Takt plans carry the same level of logic as a CPM schedule. In reality, Takt plans have more logic:
- The logic of sequence
- The logic of trade flow
- The logic of interdependence ties
This multi-layered logic makes Takt planning a more reliable and connected system for managing construction projects.
Key Takeaway
Interconnections what I call interdependence ties are the glue that holds your Takt plan together. By clearly defining and tracking these ties, you ensure every phase, trade, and handoff flows seamlessly, giving your project both structure and predictability.
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