TOCICO

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Insights and updates on the theory of constraints thinking processes (pdf only)

Presentation simplifies and improves Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes tools. It covers an executive overview of TOC, applying the Viable Vision (TOC's 5 focusing steps), and using the S&T tree for conflict resolution.

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Incorporating TOC into sales management: A real case study (pdf only)

The presentation on implementing Theory of Constraints (TOC) in sales addresses the change sequence questions: What to change? (planning, supervision), To what? (using five focusing steps), and How? (customization, education).

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Increasing cash for manufacturing organizations through theory of constraints (pdf only)

Cash-draining practices in cash-starved organizations include over-purchasing and producing too much. Exploiting a cash constraint involves rotating cash faster by reducing cash-to-cash cycle time, lead times, and selling obsolete materials.

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Making TOC the main way: The Goldratt Group strategy and tactic tree and the Viable Vision process (pdf)

Goldratt details the structure of the strategy and tactics tree, covering strategy, tactic, parallel, sufficiency, and necessity assumptions, and their linkages. Levels 1 and 2 of the Goldratt Group strategy and tactics tree are also presented.

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Solutions for sales: Logistics and requirements (pdf only)

This 3-day workshop covers the major sales cycle: defining a sale, analyzing status, presenting the offer, and obtaining commitment. Participants create offers for prospects, emphasizing problem agreement before product presentation.

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Using software to accelerate TOC adoption (pdf only)

The presentation covers implementing the five focusing steps; step 3, subordination, is the hardest. Software is recommended to automate subordination, addressing issues like communication, compliance, and updating instructions.

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The 4X4 (pdf)

A 4x4 implementation: 4 days cover the Theory of Constraints (TOC) body of knowledge across functional areas. The next 4 days use thinking processes to identify blocks to the Viable Vision and structure necessary injections.

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Making TOC the main way of managing the health system (pdf)

Despite a 30% budget increase, UK healthcare backlogs persist. Implementing buffer management in emergency departments, using weekly meetings, successfully cut patient wait times; for example, Hospital 2 hit 95% under 3 hours.

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Learning from experience: A personal and managerial feedback loop (pdf only)

Details using Theory of Constraints (TOC) Thinking Processes (TP)—specifically an Evaporating Cloud (EC) and Current Reality Tree (CRT)—to identify and correct flawed organizational paradigms resulting from not learning from past events.

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TOC for distribution: The integrated supply chain (pdf only)

The presentation details four supply chain types (A to B, A to professional end user, A to retailer to consumer, A to end consumer). It covers the conflict between responsiveness and complexity, driven by cost reduction and increased value.

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Integrated enterprise scheduling (pdf only)

Scheduling challenges require harmonized algorithms for throughput. The TOC systemic approach is an 8-step process for elevating constraints. ERP systems for MRO need replenishment, EVM/throughput accounting, critical chain, and drum buffer rope.

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Impact of changing business environment on TOC implementation (pdf only)

Case study of a $250M vinyl cover stock manufacturer for auto/industrial applications. Business issues include backlog, high freight, marginal profit, and capital needs. Describes the TOC journey and lessons learned about holistic application.

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Feature-driven development: Toward a TOC, lean & six sigma solution for software engineering

Presentation on applying the Theory of Constraints (TOC) solution of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) to software engineering, including DBR, TA, maturity models, and integration points with Six Sigma and Lean.

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Panel discussion: Lessons learned: What's next for TOC? (no PDF)

Alan Barnard moderated a panel of five company presidents specializing in TOC: Mike Lilly, Debra Smith, Danny Walsh, Henning du Preez, and Alex Knight. The panelists discussed keys to success for their companies and customers.

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Beyond resistance: The structure and magic of change leadership

This presentation offers a framework for change implementation, emphasizing leadership's role. Key learning points cover three levels of change (organizational, individual, leadership), requirements for success, and using TOC tools.

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What's is different about TOC?

Eli and James Holt discuss TOC implementation. Key points include Viable Vision, complex systems/inherent simplicity, the five focusing steps, and using thinking processes (TP) when applying the steps is blocked or the constraint is unknown.

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Updates to the 4x4 Viable Visions

The presentation details updated changes and upgrades to the 4 X 4 process, developed over the last 2 years. Attendees will learn about the process's updated emphasis, session structures, guidelines, and the new 4 X 4 POOGI.

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Using the 5 focusing steps to define local measurements

The presentation uses the 5 focusing steps to resolve local vs. global measurement issues. Key points: variability's role, robust logic, buffer management. Benefits: accelerate system performance, induce change, sustain TOC.

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TOC for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs create most US jobs but often lack managerial systems. Owners are technically skilled but managerially incompetent, leading to out-of-control processes, too much inventory, long lead times, and frustration.

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Compelling offers: How to ensure success

The discussion covers increasing TOC consultant sales productivity. Attendees will learn how to cause sales, including creating opportunities, the two causes of sales success, how to measure and manage them, and client knowledge needed for success.

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The ultimate constraint: Organizational motivation

A model, based on "Great Boss – Dead Boss," helps the TOC community consistently generate group enthusiasm and commitment—the key to large-scale TOC acceptance and enduring support.

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Executive sufficiency for a critical chain implementation

Understand why multi-project critical chain implementations fail. The session covers the required project portfolio management and executive governance model for high-impact, lasting implementation, including red flags and an 8-step process.

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TOC-based solution for logistics centre process management

Presentation on a TOC-based process management solution for Logistics Centers. Key learnings: CCR selection, drums, ropes, buffers, task prioritization, and resource displacement rules. Benefits: 30-70% throughput increase.

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CCPM: Five key success factors

CCPM was applied in a government MRO environment, enhancing the FMB project management team's awareness of work status and adaptability to schedule changes. Benefits include understanding value, performance measures, and five key success factors.

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Making TOC the main way - The health and social care environment

Paper summarizes lessons from applying TOC to healthcare, specifically reducing queues for elective operations. Key learning points cover challenging policies, planning vs. execution, and reducing planning uncertainty.

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Implementing simplified market pull (SMP)

Simplified Market Pull (SMP) is a framework similar to simplified drum-buffer-rope (SDBR) for market-constrained manufacturers. It reduces inventory, lead time, and increases profits by coupling supply to demand.

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Lean accounting and throughput accounting

Presentation comparing lean and throughput accounting. Fosters debate on cost-world vs. throughput-world thinking. Covers literature, similarities, differences, and approaches to lean accounting.

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TOC for market-constrained organizations

Presentation details a new structured methodology to increase throughput in market-constrained orgs. Key learnings: structured methodology, new notions (bottlenecks, gating), and applying TOC to manage sales and marketing staff.

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Focused lead time & variability reduction at SAB

SAB Ltd.'s Focused Lead Time and Variability Reduction drive used TOC, lean, and six sigma. Key learnings include improvement infrastructure, focus areas, bottom-line results, and process integration details.

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Managing change in the government sector: A TOC application

Presentation on using thinking process logic diagrams for change management and performance improvement in a governmental service organization. Focuses on establishing measures, quantifying performance, and systematic strategic injection.

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How to use TOC to build a high throughput sales process

A new sales management approach is described, featuring five appointments per week, prioritized by probability yield, an opportunity buffer without sales staff involvement, and the elimination of budgets, targets, bonuses, and commissions.

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Decisions under uncertainty: A TOC perspective

The presentation covers methods for assessing uncertainty, translating it to damage assessment, and linking it to decision-making, focusing on two-parameter uncertainty descriptions, intuition, and differentiating decision types.

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Overcoming resistance to learning

The presentation details how Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes, utilizing Socratic questions, connect prior and new knowledge for learners. Case studies enhance understanding of obstacles and build teaching confidence.

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Conflicts as guides

Improve relationships and resolve conflicts by understanding and using the four categories of injections: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Perceptional. Learn how these can be applied in the ambitious target process.

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Integrating the TOC thinking processes and six sigma

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Managing EPC projects: The TOC way

Presentation shows how integrating TOC Thinking Processes (TP) enhances Six Sigma. Key points: using TP fills Six Sigma gaps, integrates TP tools into DMAIC/DFSS training, and delivers substantial benefits.

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Worst to best in 9 months: Implementing a drum-buffer-rope solution in Microsoft's IT department

Presentation on managing Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects with TOC. It covers the EPC challenge, critical chain, and solution components. The goal is to reduce costs in fixed-price contracts for mega projects.

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Thinking process for medical error reduction: Systematic improvement of hospital management using TOC

A case study on Microsoft's XIT Sustained Engineering team, which was underperforming. Implementing simple changes based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) led to a 155% productivity gain, reduced lead time, and delighted customers.

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TOCICO fundamentals exam review workshop (pdf only)

Presentation compares 98,000 deaths from medical errors to other causes. It uses thinking processes (TP) to analyze a medical errors case, develop solutions, and establish consensus among medical professionals.

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Dixie Iron Works: Our TOC journey

Overview of the Theory of Constraints fundamentals exam, covering four major parts: TOC Fundamentals (5 Focusing Steps), TOC Thinking Processes (UDE's, Conflicts), TOC Logistical Applications, and Holistic Analysis.

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Integrating TOC with systems and OR / MS methods

Dixie Iron Works, founded in 1933 in Alice, Texas, began its Theory of Constraints journey in 1992. They are in the oil field business and saw a 48% revenue growth and 141% profit growth last year after DBR implementation.

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Breaking through In a sixty year culture at LeTourneau, Inc.

This presentation evaluates TOC as a methodology, linking it to OR/MS and systems thinking. It suggests new directions, aiming to establish TOC tools as a comprehensive research methodology, classifying them based on characteristics.

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TOCICO supply chain logistics exam review workshop (pdf only)

LT, a heavy equipment manufacturer, used TOC/DBR (2000-2005) to address issues like high WIP and low on-time delivery. This resulted in significant improvements, including a 64% cycle time decrease and a 25% WIP reduction in the Steel Group.

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Cost buffers as the financial measurement in a critical chain environment

Presentation overview of Theory of Constraints (TOC) supply chain logistics exam content. Covers TOC operations and distribution solutions, comparing DBR/Buffer Management with Lean/JIT, and applying solutions in various plant types.

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Making money by simplifying measurements

For-profit organizations seek higher profits. Identifying constraints (cash, orders, policies) and shifting focus from sales/tons to throughput significantly improves results (e.g., 30x, 70%, 25% increases).

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Success through simplicity

Goldratt discussed simplifying systems with TOC templates, applying them in services, healthcare (ED, discharge, scheduling), and education. He also covered the market economy shift (China/India) and his inability to measure individuals.

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Availability insurance: A Viable Vision template

Presentation topics include offer applicability conditions, core client and supplier conflicts, blocking factors, offer elements (insurance premium and upfront payment), and benefits for both the client and the supplier.

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TOCICO thinking processes exam review workshop (pdf only)

The Thinking Process Exam covers Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation. Applicants must demonstrate competency in all 6 Thinking Process Tools: Current, Future, & Prerequisite Trees; Evaporating Cloud; Transition Tree; & Strategy & Tactics Tree.

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Critical chain: Resource management

Critical Chain (CC) resource management focuses on plugging execution losses (interruptions, Parkinson's Law) by using task level priorities to reduce cycle time and streamline support. Resource load data helps plan for overloads and buffer recovery.

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Operations management at the Dead Sea Works according to TOC and 6 σ

The presentation details how applying continuous flow (TOC) and 6 sigma concepts increased potash production throughput at Dead Sea Works by addressing variability in processing stations, with changes leading to significant gains.

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DBR implementations in multiple distribution centers (case study)

Intel distribution centers adopted Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) to address high WIP/cycle times. Implementation in six countries reduced average cycle time by over 70%, WIP by over 65%, and significantly improved safety and feedback speed.

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Applying the TOC thinking processes in a healthcare organization: A case study

PPNM case study presentation by James Holt on system analysis, UDEs, and strategic injections. Focuses on changing the system and goals, necessary conditions (quality, safe environment, financial solvency), and new appointment scheduling.

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A better world: Simplified thinking processes for everyday use in business and life

Data miscommunication and the gap between reality and perceived reality can cause bad actions (e.g., Challenger disaster). This creates a conflict between providing detailed reports and executive summaries.

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Job shop template

A presentation detailed using Inherent Simplicity software in a job shop (design-production-integration) to solve issues like slow/rework-prone integration and poor multitasking, where neither CC nor DBR fully succeeded, requiring three buffers.

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Managing capacity in a VV project

The Viable Vision seeks annual net profit in 4 years by quadrupling sales and improving logistics. It focuses on capacity planning, simulating 3 years of scenarios. Key findings show the market is the constraint and the SDBR strategy is effective.

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How to systematically tackle a supply chain: Lessons learned along the way

CMG implementations rapidly improved mid-sized companies: 40% increased shipping, 98% OTD, 90-day lead time reduced to 2-10 days, and $36M inventory reduction. A wood product client saw 15-19% ROI from 0.5% and 40% more throughput.

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Finance and Measures Certification Exam Review Workshop (pdf only)

This is a 4-part, 2-hour per segment exam with an integrated case study. Parts I-III cover Finance/Accounting, TOC Thinking Process, and Logistical Solutions. Part IV is a HOLISTIC Decision Making Case.

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Success through simplicity at a soft drink bottler in Brazil: BTC case: 2003-2005

A Brazilian family-owned bottler used TOC's thinking processes (TP)—including the evaporating cloud, strategy and tactics tree, and current reality tree—to resolve a severe cash shortage, internal conflict, and improve decision-making.

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Sales growth with perfect execution

The presentation details 16 steps to achieve operations excellence and on-time delivery (OTD) using Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) and Buffer Management (BM), focusing on realistic scheduling, buffer monitoring, and OTD as a KPI.

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Nipping complexity in the bud: Where and when decisions are made

An out-of-control IT project, intended to simplify complexity, had four identified dilemmas. The internal development dilemma was analyzed using a current reality tree (CRT), and critical chain project management was applied to address the issues.

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Critical chain for inpatient management of patients with diabetes mellitis

Presentation details using Theory of Constraints (TOC) Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) to design a resource allocation and scheduling system for healthcare, using diabetes as a case example. CCPM maximizes resource utilization.

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Challenging one of the basic laws of economics (and TOC)

Alan's presentation explores the risk of applying the max T/cu rule in complex situations with multiple overloaded resources (interactive constraints), proposing a new rule, as the traditional approach may jeopardize profitability.

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Finance and measures certification review workshop (pdf only)

This workshop prepares you for the TOCICO Theory of Constraints Finance and Measures (F&M) certification exam. It focuses on functional goal alignment, throughput accounting, and the necessity of including accountants in TOC implementation.

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Making TOC distribution work: The story of a small company and a mega brand

This presentation details the implementation, issues, and results of a replenishment model at two companies: a large, seasonal company (Mega brand) and a smaller one (Shippers Supply Co.). It includes company overviews, pilot results, and next steps.

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The core structure of the TOC thinking processes and their applications to improving systems (the U shape)

The U-shape in TOC analysis connects the problem (poor performance, core problem) on the left to the solution (desired results) on the right. The bottom center acts as the pivot, moving from the current reality to the future reality.

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Dynamic buffer management

Henning de Preez led a session on Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM), covering concepts and implementation. Eli Schragenheim clarified DBM details and capacity. Key questions were raised about DBM's purpose, function, and conflict conditions.

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100 kids, 100 clouds, 100 days

A Malaysian TOC for Education project taught 100 students (ages 13-14) the evaporating cloud tool for 100 days to improve problem-solving. Post-test results showed most who completed the assignment learned to use the cloud.

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Implementing Viable Vision: A whole new animal

The presentation details implementing a Viable Vision (VV) project. It covers the Strategy & Tactics (S&T) tree, a global approach, and the Throughput Operating Strategy (TOS), addressing challenges and outlining a 7-step implementation process.

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Evaporating cash constraint

This presentation covers identifying, defining, and managing cash constraints, including a case study. It details when a constraint exists and provides definitions and calculations for the cash-to-cash cycle, throughput, and survival time.

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Concluding keynote: The thinking processes

Eli discusses the Odyssey course, using TP/CRT for life facets and economic prediction, and causality. Product lifetimes are shrinking, requiring reduced development time. China and India are rising as major consumers with rapid growth.

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Effectively dealing with implementation disturbing issues

This presentation provides guidelines and tools to address implementation issues where people know the required actions but fail to act. It offers understanding and validation for the cause of this inaction, with examples.

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TOC distribution: Pushing the BOK What the insights don't tell us

Presentation objectives: sharing experience implementing the TOC replenishment solution across business sizes, describing new TOC Insights to avoid pitfalls, and accelerating implementations by learning from mistakes for quick results.

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Doubling profits through measurements

FG, a filter JV, saw 20%+ sales/profit growth but stagnant ROCE (10-12%). After adopting TOC and new measurements (throughput, throughput loss, productivity), throughput rose 35% and profits nearly 100% in 30 weeks.

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Achieving mindset and behavioral change

Alex Knight's presentation on mindset and behavioral change emphasizes self-examination as key. To help others, leaders must first look inward, assume the other person may be right, and address their own behavioral blocks before assigning blame.

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Organizational transformation: The role of the leader

Leadership's role is to get people to work together purposefully to accelerate organizational performance. It focuses on the "who" and answering "WIIFM." Both TOC and transformational leadership create focus for sustainable results.

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TOC fundamentals exam review session (pdf only)

This presentation is an overview of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) for the TOCICO fundamentals exam. It covers fundamental concepts, thinking processes, and applications in three major parts (A, B, and C).

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Keynote address: Applying critical chain to air force maintenance

Warner Robins Air Force Base used Theory of Constraints Critical Chain (CC) for C-5 aircraft maintenance, winning Edelman and Shingo Awards. Post-lean, CC implementation in 2005 cut aircraft in work-in-process from 13 to 6 in 8 months.

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Achieving breakthrough sales at Prince Manufacturing Corporation

Prince Manufacturing, founded in 1950, makes cylinders, valves, pumps, and motors. Minimal growth led them to adopt the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Results: Offers accepted grew from <20% to >80%, and the pipeline expanded 10x.

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Implementing the 25-25 principle: A fast realization of Viable Vision

R&D projects are often late, over-budget, and deliver partial scope, causing dissatisfaction. Solutions described include the 25/25 principle, Viable Vision throughput accounting, cost-utilization model, focusing tools, and value-focused management.

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TOC & traditional IT systems: Integration & adaption

TOC objectives: effective operations synchronized with sales and IT. Large-scale manual operations are impossible, necessitating IT solutions like building or modifying software for support.

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What’s really new in simplified DBR?

SDBR is Goldratt Consulting's official production management choice. New concepts like the planned load, a unique make-to-stock approach, and a capacity reservation mechanism support rapid response & perfect delivery.

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The finance of TOC distribution or does T, I, and OE tell the whole story?

The presentation examines the financial impact of the TOC distribution solution on retailer profit, reexamining throughput (T), inventory (I), and operation expense (OE) within throughput accounting and financial statements.

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Generic principles of TOC flow management and traffic management

Presentation on Theory of Constraints for flow commonality: production, projects, distribution. Develops generalized flow management points (saturation, buffer management, ongoing improvement) applied to traffic management.

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Doing MORE with LESS in LESS TIME: Insights on developing a simplified TOC analysis approach to achieve this objective within the public sector - a case study from Africa

The simplified TOC TP roadmap overcomes limiting paradigms via 5 steps: Why change, What to change, To what to change, How to cause the change, and How to measure/create POOGI. Applied to solid waste & water supply case study.

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TRIZ for Jonahs

Presentation on using TOC with TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) to accelerate innovation and avoid design compromises. TRIZ uses an abstract problem-solving process based on classified patents.

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Decision making in TOC implementations using decision analysis

This presentation covers large-scale decision-making under uncertainty (TOC Step 4 elevate types). Examples from various industries illustrate organizational and analytical complexity, identifying six types of elevation opportunities.

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The Odyssey Program: Life results (Panel discussion)

Panel (Michael & Lee Anne Demere, Dwight Drumtra, Holly Weyler, Ana Maria Conde) discusses the Odyssey program: a five-day TOC/three-day Goldratt course offering new perspectives, global networking, and thinking process tools.

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Keynote presentation: Freedom of choice

An audience-directed Q&A session covering the impact of new items on the S&T tree, errors in project management levels, accountability via the evaporating cloud, and global economy predictions (China/India growth, US trade).

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The strategy and tactics tree: Projects - Viable Vision implementations

The text details Strategy and Tactics (S&T) trees for ongoing improvement ("red curve"), built to guide companies (like Zycon's RRR) and address issues like measuring individual contribution by linking organizational top to individual logic.

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The difference between theory and practice implementing TOC

The presentation details the difference between teaching and implementing Theory of Constraints (TOC) solutions, exemplified by drum-buffer-rope (DBR) scheduling. It addresses "what to change," "what to change to," and "how to cause the change."

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The changes to the CCPM BOK

A presentation on project management strategy in a Viable Vision company identified a gap in level 5 steps. To ensure successful TOC implementation, the first action should be freezing projects. Critical Chain changes were also described.

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Using TOC principles to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium size enterprises in developing countries

The presentation details using TOC thinking processes to solve water shortages in developing countries. It also covers applying TOC, the five focusing steps, and drum buffer rope to make small-to-medium firms competitive.

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How to implement TOC within a division of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate

Royal Pipe case study: company background, market issues (high inventory, lost sales), why TOC was chosen, and its implementation (replenishment/DBR) in five plants, with results and lessons learned.

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Discovering the errors in traditional strategy: Eliminating them using TOC - Resolving the systemic conflict in traditional strategies

This presentation compares traditional strategy problems with TOC solutions, using thinking processes. It discusses the CEO's role, the Bungee Effect, chronic organizational conflicts, and a Viable Vision project example.

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TOC case study: The application of critical chain project management to the design of large commercial aircraft at Boeing Commercial Airplanes

A Boeing 777 case study (777-300ER & 777-200LR) used large-scale multi-project critical chain in Engineering Product Development, covering planning, execution, and management. Results for 10,000 projects are shown.

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Tata Steel: An update on the Viable Vision: Discovery & learning

Tata Steel's Viable Vision presentation details profits, financial impact, training, and TRD reduction across three processes, covering the S&T tree, competitive edges, a mine throughput model, buffer management, objectives & critical chain results.

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Mistakes in implementing TOC: Let's learn from mine and yours

Improve future implementations by setting realistic expectations, addressing insufficiencies, and learning from mistakes across areas like goals, finance, production, DBR, buffer management, distribution, projects, sales, HR, management, and lean.

All Products, Case Study, Advanced, Project Management (Critical Chain), Free, Management Consulting, Construction, Civil Engineering

Creating a public works revolution in Japan

Discusses Japanese business culture, Kaizen, TOC, and Japan's public works construction dilemma. Focuses on using Critical Chain (CC) implementation to achieve a win-win-win for citizens, public works office, and contractors.

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The cash machine

This presentation outlines sales management roles, dispels the belief that a good salesman equals a good sales manager, and introduces the systematic TOC approach to the sales process, focusing on shortening the sales cycle.

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Decisive competitive edge in auto after market

Fleetguard implemented the theory of constraints (TOC) in its India supply chain (5 plants, 90 distributors, 5,000 retailers). Focus was on aftermarket growth using TOC tactics: build (produce to availability), capitalize, and sustain.

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Delta Air Lines: A case study - The change and challenge in engine maintenance

Delta Air Lines' MRO case study details engine maintenance changes and challenges, simplifying complex operations using TOC, DBR, and CI. Insourcing grew 440% yearly. A key focus was aligning metrics with core business goals.

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Another method to run MTS & MTO company (concept and case study)

Presentation details TOC replenishment/time buffers in MTS/MTO production, simulation results, a TKF case study, and lessons learned, deriving the max buffer level rule & addressing 3 key questions for target levels.

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Plant shutdown in record time at Tata Metaliks

Tata Metaliks used CCPM for a plant shutdown, completing it in a record 23 days vs. the 28-day plan (typically 45-60 days), 87% of budget, with 25% extra scope. Core issues were incomplete preparedness and parallel work.

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The theory of constraints initiative at Medgar Evers College to reduce student attrition: A progress report (no pdf)

Medgar Evers College (CUNY) used Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes to address its long-standing attrition problem, starting with 24 faculty-identified issues in 1998, with the goal of improving retention.

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Adapting CCPM to the Indian context

India's economy is growing (10% GDP), but project management lags: 99% of projects are late, 20% cost overruns. Challenges include lack of managerial experience and unstructured processes, with opportunities like critical chain.

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TLS continuous improvement trio: Is it not the time to think differently?

A study compared Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma (TLS) versus Lean and Six Sigma alone to optimize profits. TLS showed 3.9x greater financial benefit than the others, with the difference being highly significant.

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Upgrading the TOC BOK: Focused methodologies for the financial industry

The finance industry (banks, insurance, credit cards) is a highly regulated, service-based, IT-intensive sector. The Value Focused Methodology (VFM) is used, with steps: goal, measures, value drivers, exploit, and execute/control.

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A value creation approach to project management: Doing much more with much less

The presentation on value creation beyond critical chain notes that reducing time to market or eliminating features can significantly increase firm value. Over 70% of development is wasted. Six value drivers for project management are listed.

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Dealing with seasonality in distribution environments

Presentation on four seasonality types, focusing on sharp demand changes. It compares Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM) and traditional forecasting, noting DBM's slow response to sharp demand changes. Steps for managing these changes are provided.

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Make to availability and beyond: Using market buffers and / or capacity buffers to enable both growth and stability

MTA is a commitment to maintain availability at a warehouse for immediate delivery, unlike MTS (no firm commitment). It's compared to MTS and MTO, focusing on market/capacity buffers, protection types, and load management (planned load < 80%).

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Viable Vision is achievable in healthcare

Adirondack Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery used TOC/Lean/Six Sigma and a transformational S&T tree to turn a break-even practice into a highly profitable one, freeing up capacity for 30-40% pro-bono work.

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Delta Air Lines Inc.: Meeting challenges in engine maintenance

After filing for bankruptcy in 2005, Delta Air Lines' MRO used Theory of Constraints (TOC), critical chain, and drum-buffer-rope concepts, implemented in 2006, to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve engine maintenance performance.

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Breaking the market constraint - The speed to invent

This presentation uses Thinking Processes (TP) and TRIZ to break market constraints and construct an Unrefusable Offer (URO) through a five-step process, aiming for a win-win solution for the customer and supplier.

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Is this theory of constraints or theory of liberating minds

Equipment manufacturer NAT Steel used a red curve strategy and Theory of Constraints (TOC) to achieve its Viable Vision in one year, focusing on on-time delivery and positive cash flow with three key order rules.

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Towards operational excellence: Applying TOC in a global manufacturing organization

ABB has used the Theory of Constraints (TOC) for over 10 years to enhance global operations. Key topics covered include worldwide TOC deployment, operations improvement, consultant organization, TOC and ERP integration, and lessons learned.

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Intermediate objectives (IO) map: The foundation of strategy development and problem solving

The presentation details how the Intermediate Objectives (IO) map addresses shortcomings in Theory of Constraints (TOC) Thinking Processes (TP) tools like FRT and EC. The IO map helps structure goals and simplify the Current Reality Tree (CRT).

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Changing the status quo - Why don't those @$%^&* get it?!

The presentation details why apathy/resistance to change occurs and offers a change strategy. It covers overcoming emotion, behavior, and motivation, and discusses Efrat’s cloud, mental maps, and a change implementation model.

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TOC implementation six years later (US Marine Corps.)

The USMC repair facility in Albany, GA, a large MRO operation for wheel and track vehicles globally, shares its seven-year journey of continuous improvement focused on the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

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Keynote presentation: What is TOC?

The presentation defines TOC and its assumptions (reality is built on inherent simplicity; people are good) which combine to mean that a correct perception of reality and good intentions lead to TOC. It outlines a four-day workshop.

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Guaranteed reliability

Plastigomez produces plastic sheets, rolls, and printed PE packaging for clients in Ecuador. Started in May 2006, the company is now seeing benefits two years later after a difficult initial period.

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The science of successful TOC holistic implementation

The Viable Vision (VV) and Strategy & Tactics (S&T) tree guide management to focus on inventory turns. A company adopting S&T saw major benefits: 50% shorter lead times, doubled productivity, eliminated shortages, and 20% higher sales.

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First Solar case study

First Solar leads in thin film solar module manufacturing. The company heavily utilizes the theory of constraints (TOC) for rapid, sustainable improvement, embedding this core element deep within its corporate culture for continuous progress.

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Project management in a lean world

The presentation covers applying LSS to Project Management (PM), including translation, incorporation of techniques, background, obstacles, updates to PM, and defining LSS terms, focusing on productivity from a task perspective.

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The people side of implementing TOC: Driving human behavior

Experiments at Décor Cabinets & other TOC efforts over 4 years address people challenges. Presentation organized by Six Principles of Influencing Behavior: principle, Décor example, other TOC example, audience example, Q&A, rating, prizes.

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TOC in global shipbuilding company: Focused on decision supporting methodology for product portfolio strategy

Case study of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (Korea). Describes a decision-supporting methodology and system based on the theory of constraints for an optimal product strategy in the shipbuilding industry.

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Viable Vision - A reality

Fleetguard, an auto parts leader in filtration systems with 5 Indian plants, focused on implementing and achieving success in the distributor-to-retailer supply chain leg and creating market pull for institutional segment growth.

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Achieving success with a mafia offer

A Mafia offer fulfills a client's major need, making it irresistible to customers and unmatched by competitors. This significantly increases sales and profits.

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Certification review: Thinking processes (pdf only)

This review covers system nature, two core problem identification approaches, and the use of Future Reality, Negative Branch Reservation, Prerequisite, Intermediate Objective, and Transition Trees. It also includes FAQs and practice exercises.

All Products, Advanced, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Free, Information Technology & Services, Financial Services, Telecommunications

Upgrading the TOC BOK: Focused methodologies for the telco industry

Value-focused management applies TOC to the telco industry, which is capital intensive and service-driven. The 5-step process aims to increase shareholder value (DCF) by focusing on value drivers instead of throughput.

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Implementing TOC: The new & improved relationship between the consultant & the client

Successful client implementations require four conditions: independence, ownership, understanding, and excellent results. Consultants should initially be hands-on and direct the process to ensure success.

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The software ramp

Presentation on learnings from TOC software implementations (Inherent Simplicity), covering Viable Vision and non-Viable Vision projects. Essential buy-in (owner, IT, user), software's role in speeding results, and common pitfalls are addressed.

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Beyond MRP: How actively synchronized replenishment (ASR) solves the material synchronization challenge

ASR is an alternative to resolving push/pull distribution system conflicts, combining lean (pull) with forecast (push). It fixes material synchronization issues, highlighting MRP (pure pull) and ERP (push) failures, using buffer locations.

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Solution for profit - High-end leatherware factory in China

Chinese handbag maker used Theory of Constraints (TOC) to fix high WIP, variable capacity, and shortages. Results: lead time cut from 45 to 12 days, inventory from 3000 to 500 kits, and 100% due date performance (up from 60%).

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Strategy for enduring success

Azul-K SA (Colombia), a soap producer, has utilized a Strategy for Enduring Process Improvement for 15 years. It focuses on customer satisfaction by synchronizing management of all operations and ensuring employees meet all Procedural Standards.

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Two sides of the same coin

The presentation shows that while many try to implement the Toyota Production System (TPS), only Toyota achieves the best results. It details TPS as one pillar of Toyota's approach, supported by a framework of forces, principles, and culture.

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Myths about product registration of medical devices in Japan

Japan's aging population makes it attractive for medical device manufacturers. A presentation introduces using TOC concepts like CCPM and TP to improve performance, shortening product registration time by 30-70% without compromising compliance.

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Public works with CCPM

The presentation describes insights into the development of public works projects in Japan using Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). The challenge is implementing and synchronizing CCPM with the One-day Response Project.

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Weaving together the thinking processes and the strategy and tactic trees

Guilherme Almeida's presentation maps the logic of Thinking Processes (TP) and Strategy and Tactic Trees (S&T) to reconnect these tools. It covers where TP and S&T intersect, their boundaries, applicability, and how to use them together.

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Anatomy of a Viable Vision S & T tree

The Viable Vision (VV) strategy and tactic (S&T) trees seem to diverge from established TOC processes (thinking processes and the five focusing steps). This presentation bridges the gap and explains the inner structure and execution of the VV S&Ts.

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Creating perfect harmony - How to solve the discords of TOCLSS

Understand key differences between TOC and lean/six sigma in continuous improvement to achieve sustained bottom line improvements. Recognizing misalignments is crucial for a seamless, mistake-proof approach.

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Solving constraints to achieve ongoing improvement in hospitals

Case study of 3 hospitals using TOC, focused on transfer process as the constraint, difficulties with ongoing improvement, and high user resistance (nurses viewing it as a "nurses' thing"). TOC was found more efficient/profitable.

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Tube Forgings of America: A case study of TOC

Tube Forgings of America, Inc. (TFA) has produced steel pipe fittings for various industries since 1955. Learn about TFA's 11-year use of constraints management to navigate market volatility.

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Implementation of lean+ and theory of constraints - Boeing Fleet Support Engineering - airframe

Facing a 2007 crisis, Boeing successfully used Critical Chain (CC) in fleet support engineering. The presentation covers the initial, subsequent project use, challenges, and positive results of CC implementation.

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Strategy & tactics for managing multi-projects

Details history of critical chain (CC), strategy and tactics (S&T) tree, and steps for starting a theory of constraints project management. Highlights S&T for holistic CC implementation (build, capitalize, sustain) and case studies.

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How powerful is TOC replenishment? Protection against today's economy?

TOC consultants have difficulty securing work due to unclear offers, and business owners are overwhelmed by failing projects. The TOC replenishment solution offers a broad remedy to these challenges.

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Managing (improving) back-office healthcare operations

A hospital's back-office billing faced backlog and errors, risking fraud and lost revenue. Using the five focusing steps (5 FS), a Florida hospital aligned efforts to improve throughput and reimbursement.

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Project management certification review workshop

The presentation details an exam with an intro, outcomes, and three components: project management fundamentals, TOC thinking processes/critical chain, and CCPM/logistical applications. It also covers the baseline critical chain competency.

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Using TOC thinking tools to write a logical argumentative composition

TOC thinking processes are rarely used in rigorous composition despite their use in business/education. Logical argumentative writing demands a critical thinking framework, which this presentation details for effective composition development.

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Lead time management in a machinery manufacturing company

A machining center manufacturer implemented a Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) production control system, integrated with existing ERP/APS, for lead time management to ensure production lead time is responsive to sales demand.

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Using TOC-TP to understand your client and build a value offer

The presentation will share experiences selling new value offers (Mafia offers) based on improved logistics. The challenge is salespeople's struggle to adjust, causing delays in introducing the new offering and potential throughput issues.

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Simplifying innovation: Applying the 5-steps for doubling speed to market and new product profits

A five-step innovation approach, based on critical chain project management, focuses on profitably servicing unexpressed market needs. Key metrics are throughput and new product cycle time. Constraints and guided innovation mapping are included.

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Viable Vision implementation experience in Neuland

Neuland Labs' 2006 Viable Vision (VV) implementation moved from VMI to the RRR S&T tree, requiring massive capacity elevation and top management commitment. Throughput and OTIF became key metrics for employee bonuses.

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Using TOC to deliver IT projects on time, all the time

After the 2001 recession, Dutch IT company Caesar adopted Eli Goldratt's Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) and Problem Driven Scope Management (PDSM) in 2004, leading to over 95% due date performance.

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Drum buffer rope application at Intel warehouse

Intel implemented drum-buffer-rope scheduling in their warehouse with three steps: 1. Accurate data, 2. Using existing continuous improvement programs, and 3. Training staff through "game" exercises. (199 characters)

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Strategy and tactics trees: Part 1

The presentation defines strategy/tactic, introduces the strategy node template, and discusses growth/stability curves (red/green). It explains the S & T tree structure and node details (necessity, strategy, parallel, sufficiency assumptions).

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Strategy and tactics trees: Part 2

The structure of an S & T tree step is presented, including necessary assumptions, strategy, parallel assumptions, tactic, and sufficiency assumptions. The five steps of the plus buy-in process are described and illustrated using the RRR S & T tree.

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Integrating lean, TOC, six sigma and ERP: Tying them together

This session explores the strategic and tactical relationships between lean manufacturing, six sigma, theory of constraints (TOC), and ERP, including the impact of absorption costing on lean results.

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Some thoughts on using the theory of constraints for very large complex projects

Complex, large-scale projects, such as infrastructure development and defense systems, challenge traditional planning and management by requiring the coordination of numerous interdependent agents and tasks.

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Increasing cash in a short span of time

The presentation details the five focusing steps, constraint identification, defining and managing a cash constraint, increasing cash-to-cash velocity, and elevating cash, with rules and guidelines provided.

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The foundation of the theory of constraints: What is theory of constraints?

Goldratt discusses the Theory of Constraints (TOC), its evolution from throughput accounting (1981) to critical chain (1986), the five focusing steps (1987), and the thinking processes (TP) (1989-1992) for identifying core problems.

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Lessons learned: The power of cause-and-effect and TOC = focus

Goldratt argued that the perceived reduction in demand for electronic chips was a mirage, resulting in massive layoffs. Key takeaway: always use a global (supply chain) view and cause-and-effect logic.

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MLIT presentation

Goldratt criticized MLIT's use of critical chain for failing to achieve a 25% project lead time reduction. He emphasized 3 project steps (choose/design/execute) using thinking processes, noting task buffering as the biggest waste.

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Standing on the shoulders of giants

The presentation details industry evolution ("standing on the shoulders" of Whitney, Ford, Ohno) and explains the four flow concepts that form the basis of Ford's assembly line and Ohno's Toyota Production System.

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Reaching the goal

Dr. Goldratt explores how goals and success are defined/measured in for-profit vs. for-purpose organizations. He notes that objectives can form a "circle of identicals" and warns that quantified measures often overshadow non-quantified ones.

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Dealing with the nursing shortage: An overview of how the Rio Grande Valley successfully employed the concepts of TOC to increase the throughput of locally trained nurses and allied health professionals

In 2001, RGV hospitals, higher education institutions, and NGOs collaborated to outline training for nursing and allied health in the Rio Grande Valley. This led to the RGV Allied Health Training Alliance and a centralized clinical scheduling system.

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Strategy and tactics for selling a TOC robust solution

Covers business profiles, buying influences, the universal buying cycle, launching the offer, winning the sale (trust-building), and the proposal. Key points: choose easy accounts, call on all buying influences, and selling is learning.

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Introduction presentation for the supply chain track with the relevant S&T tree

A 2-min video addresses supply chain constraints and common company approaches. Highlighted subjects related to the S&T tree include aggregation, order lead time, retailer-supplier conflict, ROI calculation, and the financial crisis.

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Critical thinking in psychology

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TOC and Drucker’s management philosophy

The text commemorates Peter F. Drucker's 100th birth anniversary on Nov 19, 2009. It discusses implementing the Theory of Constraints (TOC) with Drucker’s management philosophy, suggesting his works offer insights for better TOC results.

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Continuing aggressively on Viable Vision: Even in the recession year (Vaildating Eli's views)

Fleetguard Filters, a leader in filtration solutions for air, fuel, and lube systems in automotive and industrial markets, decided to take up the Viable Vision (VV) despite indications it was impossible.

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Productive change at MTU Detroit Diesel: Using IO map and transition tree

A case study details how the intermediate objectives (IO) map and transition tree (TrT) helped MTU Detroit Diesel achieve its most ambitious goal, providing a roadmap for others.

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Theory of constraints: Proven beyond doubt in reality

Alex Knight applied Dr. Goldratt's TOC in healthcare. Issues: process delays for longest-stay patients, and the cost/Throughput dilemma. Breakthroughs need consensus, operational, financial, market, and sustainability efforts.

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Solution for profits fashion design company on product factory in China—From disaster to recovery and profits!

Confronted with disaster in 2008, Harbona Packaging Co. Ltd. implemented the "Solution for Profits in the TOC way" philosophy, advised by DataDevelop Consulting Ltd., to survive. The SCOR model supplied discipline for the change.

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THE fastest way to improve cash flow: The theory of constraints approach to increasing cash velocity

Dr. Lisa discusses how companies can quickly increase cash flow amount and velocity in a downturn economy. She shares a process for assessing the biggest impact on cash flow and making decisions that maximize it.

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The psychology of mafia offers

A paper details the old (rational), middle (emotional), & new (decision-making) brain, noting six old brain stimuli. It links the four selling steps (diagnose, differentiate, demonstrate, deliver) to the buy-in process.

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Certification review: Thinking processes

The three question change sequence is a system framework to identify, solve, and implement a plan for a core problem. It uses methods like the current reality tree or three cloud approach.

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Hitachi Tool case study (delivered in Japanese)

Hitachi applied the Theory of Constraints to its low-margin drill bit market, focusing on drill breakage. With an Unrefusable Offer, they tripled sales and made the business profitable in 2007.

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The art of change: Making TOC stick

The presentation addresses the difficulty of sustained change in implementations (ERP, EPM, etc.). It proposes thinking from the "changes'" perspective, suggesting a "cycle of results" framework for implementation plans to make change stick.

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Making critical chain stick

Rob explains why common change efforts fail and introduces the "cycle of results model." This model offers a practical application for selling and maintaining critical chain implementations, acknowledging that change can be painful and slow.

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F-PROJECT: Procurement innovation for WIN-WIN-WIN (delivered in Japanese)

Nagahama Canon's F-Project (2005-2009) for the laser printers division had three phases: cost containment, collaboration, and using TOC to build management strategy, aiming for timely supply, high-level QCD, and supplier profitability.

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Win-win-win public work management transformation: The origin of public work construction and one-day response project (in Japanese)

TOC was introduced to the Japanese government to improve practices, addressing the core problem of slow responsiveness in construction projects. The ODR rule was implemented, leading to benefits like paperless operations, IT use, and collaboration.

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Navigating the perfect storm: A holistic approach to managing change for survival in an automotive component organization

A mid-sized automotive component company used a holistic, systems, and scientific approach to improve and survive difficult business conditions. Changes were made to starting conditions, management rules, measurement, and organizational design.

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Techniques when task safeties are underestimated

CCPM consolidates task safety estimates (cushions). The text questions how to make CCPM work if task time estimates are much less than needed, rather than having excessive cushion.

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TOC in the main stream

The presentation examines the 2009 economy (9%+ unemployment, 3%+ GDP decrease) and the potential of TOC to help, citing First Solar's 200% annual growth with TOC and the Japanese Ministry of Public Works' use of critical chain.

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Challenges and opportunities: Applying the TOC thinking processes (TP) in public sector organizations

The Thinking Processes (TP) framework aids in understanding managerial dilemmas, strategy, and improvements. Insights from a US city water department, African solid waste, and Philippine municipal services are included, along with TP pitfalls.

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Critical chain: Short-duration tasks

Robert Richards of Stottier Henke discussed modifying project management software with critical chain features, used by NASA. Hilbert noted the presentation's goal was feedback from TOC experts, not a description of their work.

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Reaching the goal: How managers improve a services business using Goldratt’s theory of constraints

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) has been adapted for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (PSTS). This shows that TOC can be applied across the entire service sector, even in highly customized fields that differ from manufacturing.

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Implementation of CCPM at Nationale Nederlanden - Group Life: Beating the law of diminishing returns

Successful CCPM in IT needs senior management support, strong governance, and employee behavioral change. Priority setting, starting at the top, is essential, focusing on governance and individual change for success.

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How to grow sales in a shrinking economy

Organizations can maintain sales revenue during an economic slowdown by utilizing unutilized capacity for market share gains. A five-step plan is offered to re-engineer the organization to maintain throughput without increasing operating expenses.

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Synchronization, communication & alignment: Why no major initiative should be without a strategy & tactics tree

The S&T tree presentation explains the strategy and tactics tree, its importance for all organizational levels, and the five key questions it answers: responsibilities, organizational needs, necessary actions, action effectiveness, and risks.

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Managing stocks in low yield environments

Presentation on managing make-to-availability stocks in low-yield V-plants (no control over outputs). Features a case study on quality levels and modeling best practices for inventory and availability.

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New technology and new product value assessment

Rudolf Burkhard's presentation for Eli Schragenheim evaluates new technology using Dr. Eli Goldratt’s six questions. Key insights: new technology must eliminate a barrier, and economic worth requires bypassing existing workarounds.

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From DBR to SDBR

Simplified Drum Buffer Rope (SDBR) is Goldratt Consulting's official production management choice. New concepts like the planned load, a unique make-to-stock approach, and capacity reservation for rapid response orders are discussed.

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The soft stuff is the hard stuff

A leader manages to lean principles, creating flexible, cross-functional groups of empowered employees. This presentation addresses group and individual behaviors, showing how a leader can enhance engagement and culture.

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Implementation approach with concensus

The presentation shares how to build a long-lasting TOC solution quickly using simplified drum buffer rope (SDBR) case studies. It focuses on the SDBR implementation approach by achieving consensus between injection owners and users.

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Beyond MRP

Actively Synchronized Replenishment (ASR) is a no-compromise solution for material synchronization, regardless of manufacturing methods. It links material availability to actual consumption, resolving issues associated with MRP.

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Actively synchronized replenishment

Presentation on MRP use/problems. Introduces Actively Synchronized Replenishment (ASR), a pull system for lean/drum-buffer-rope scheduling, with 4 components: inventory positioning, buffer profiling, pull-based demand, and execution.

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A vertically integrated supply chain case

Follow-up on LaTourneau Technologies presentation, detailing differences, supply chain overview, Jonah course education, and lessons learned (control points, bottleneck capacity). Discussed critical chain, DBR, replenishment, and ASR.

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Using critical chain project management to drive innovation in a general hospital

Maasstad Ziekenhuis, a 600-bed hospital, faced project management issues with 180 projects. Implementing CCPM led to a 40% reduction in concurrent projects, average lead time dropping from >1 year to <8 months, and >90% finished on time.

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We've implemented TOC: Now what?

The company implemented TOC to survive as a supplier to Ikea and Renault/VW. Using TOC-based software and ERP integration, they improved performance, paying debt/suppliers on time, boosting sales by 80%, and avoiding elimination by Ikea.

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Against the odds: TOC in a private equity world

TOC enabled the successful acquisition and integration of an Ikea supplier, improving DDP, customer satisfaction (retaining Ikea), increasing capacity, decreasing lead times, inventory, and WC, freeing cash flow, and increasing ROI.

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The TOC ‘Pot of GOAL’ for education

Established by Dr. Eli Goldratt in 1995, TOC for Education (TOCfE) has impacted over 6 million children by teaching applications in curriculum and school management. It aims to develop life-long learners and thinkers.

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TOC and A3—Facilitating a path through the layers of resistance

The A3 framework, a Toyota tool for developing managers, is a flexible, powerful, and dynamic system that can help TOC practitioners spread TOC thinking and consultants enter lean markets. When used Socratically, A3 can transform leadership.

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Managing and improving Coca-Cola Bottling in Brazil with TOC

Presentation on navigating change and improving competitiveness in the dynamic Brazilian beverage business. It includes a personal narrative and results from the CEO role at SPAIPA Bottling Group (1993-2001).

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Managing and improving Coca-Cola Bottling in Brazil with TOC value flow management STLS

A personal narrative on improving competitiveness in the dynamic Brazilian beverage business as a CEO (SPAIPA Bottling Group 1993-2001) and consultant, detailing TOC-focused turnarounds at Coke Brazil (2002-2003) and Maranhão (2004-2006).

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Dealing with change in hospitals quickly and efficiently by means of horizontal leadership and TOC

Dutch hospitals face balancing compassionate care and efficiency due to rising demand & staff shortages. The solution is 'the process concept' & horizontal leadership. A Rotterdam hospital tested these principles using TOC from 2006-2009.

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Supply chain synchronization

Agentrics, organized by 23 large retailers to counteract Wal-Mart pre-2000, offers a supply chain synchronization platform, linking above individual ERPs for suppliers, distributors, and retailers to satisfy the end user.

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Viable Vision for healthcare

A 10-step process for implementing a Viable Vision (VV) in healthcare. Steps include: delimiting system boundaries, agreeing on goals/measurements, developing the VV using RRR, identifying gaps (UDEs), resolving conflicts, and continuous improvement.

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Projects in less time

CCPM tackles project failures (schedule, budget, scope) for faster delivery and better team quality of life. This presentation details CCPM's core concepts in execution, planning, and portfolio management.

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The PECo journey: The fusion of theory of constraints, lean and six sigma-Velocity

Facing fierce global competition, US manufacturer PECo adopted AGI's focused system improvement (FSI) process—an integrated TOC, lean, and six sigma (TLS) approach—to grow market share and sustain profitable growth through economic downturns.

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DBR / lean scheduling: shorter lead times, increased capacity, less inventory, lower costs

Graphicast, a NH manufacturer since 1978, reduced 16-week lead times to 4 weeks using a DBR module, eliminating overtime. They also reduced power 15%, WIP 30%, and doubled capacity. Sales/marketing is now the primary issue.

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How did a Brazilian company improve its results, strategies and processes by managing the pull x push dilemma

Big Frango, a $350M company processing 400K chickens daily, increased sales and lowered inventory by implementing VMROI (vendor managed ROI) strategies, addressing the supplier/retailer conflict over inventory/sales.

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Determination Hilal Aktamış the science process skills and critical thinking skill levels

The research determined 8th-grade students' science process skill (SPS) and critical thinking skill (CTS) levels. Findings suggest students have middle-level developed SPS and CTS, highlighting the need for more comprehensive instruction.

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Viable Vision learnings

Viable Vision project insights offer a competitive edge through a win:win:win approach. Lessons cover MTO/MTA and PPC, emphasizing a test launch to validate client needs, reactions, and analyze results for new insights and improved lead times.

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Weaving together the thinking processes and the strategy and tactics trees

This presentation connects Strategy and Tactic Trees (S&Ts) and Thinking Processes (TP), showing how their logic and communication map to one another. It defines where they intersect, their boundaries, and how to use them together for large projects.

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Retail TOC - Myths and truths

The presentation discusses the TOC solution for retailers, questioning if the existing S&T depth is sufficient. It explores concepts and implementation results from a large retailer to share the required logic for success.

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Case study: Finding and testing a solution to shortages and surpluses within book publishing

The presentation details a Theory of Constraints (TOC) process to identify and resolve surpluses and shortages in the book publishing supply chain. This generic solution is also viable for consumer goods supply chains.

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Concept mapping as a formative assessment in college classrooms: Measuring usefulness and student satisfaction

A study on concept mapping as a formative assessment in UAE teacher education (2 educators, 166 students) suggests it informs educators, potentially improves student learning, and raises awareness of learning processes.

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Study project: harmony: How the theory of constraints enhances learning through singing of pop songs in the classroom

Teachers can engage children through their senses and thinking skills. Accelerated learning is achieved by integrating pop songs with the theory of constraints, making school enjoyable for students.

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Strategy and tactics for hospitals

Presents a generic Strategy and Tactics tree for hospitals implementing Theory of Constraints (TOC) to boost healthcare quality, staff environment, and finances. Includes TOC implementation experiences in public and private hospitals.

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Concluding keynote presentation: Checking reality for changing patterns

Adapting to change requires updating old behaviors. Goldratt outlines 6 environment changes impacting patterns, including speed of results, global practice, and market shifts. Key principle: Maintain humility and trust in people.

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TOC for start ups

Startup growth rests on technology. Successful startups attract external money and eventually stop losing money, often with later-generation products. Technology must diminish client limitations, requiring clients to change their mode of operation.

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Complex systems, TOC, and the search for inherent simplicity

The Cynefin Model helps match improvement methods (like Lean, Six Sigma, TOC) to appropriate domains. It shows why TOC is better for complex systems and how its inherent simplicity leads to breakthrough solutions using design and scientific methods.

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Injecting TOC with lean / six sigma into process improvement in healthcare

A new approach combines TOC, lean, and six sigma for continuous process improvement in healthcare. Strategies to overcome resistance and examples from interventional radiology, advanced cancer treatments, and lab turnaround times are shared.

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It's not only a buy-In issue: Transforming an organization

The session focuses on identifying who needs buy-in, information, or training, and the timing of buy-in, while also addressing the need to realign behavioral patterns to overcome old habits after buy-in and training.

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Managing patient flow using time buffers

Common control functions from SDBR and CCPM were successfully applied to managing patient flow in health and social care. The presentation details this approach, its limitations, and explains why kanban control failed in this context.

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A TOC guide to facilitative mediation (pdf only)

Mediation is valuable for various disputes (marriage, children after divorce, neighbors, etc.). Conflict resolution uses TOC thinking process tools (cloud, prerequisite analysis, NBR analysis, facilitator) for voluntary, win-win outcomes.

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The black hole

This presentation proves and simulates a new replenishment concept. It rapidly adjusts stock holding (buffers) via a feedback loop, using thinking processes diagrams and live simulation runs.

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Doubling profits in 2 years (April 2008-March 2010) during an economic downturn

Godrej Locks Division doubled profits, increasing cash flow over 100%, and reducing inventory by 40% by reorganizing its business, improving performance, delivering competitive offers, and exploiting supply chain constraints.

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The need to integrate TOC, lean, six sigma and management by processes

The presentation shows the need and advantages of integrating TOC, Lean Production, Six Sigma, and BMP into a coherent system for organizational development, improved business performance, and continuous competitiveness.

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Tata Refractories Ltd - Early gains through TOC implementation

Implementation of TOC led to a win:win:win situation, harmony, and no conflict. Financial and operational gains include sales increases (15% Dolomite, 14% High Alumina, 3% FCP), 24% throughput, and OIF at 85% from 25%.

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Removing engines of disharmony: A set of learnings to managing the market

Apparel manufacturer with poor due date performance, short product life, and high new orders overcame sales oscillations using S-DBR, S&T tree logic, and a day-by-day execution system in their Theory of Constraints (TOC) journey.

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Application of TOC in contract management for better control and customer satisfaction

G-MAC Limited reduced its 24-week contract process by 75% using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) approach and the evaporating cloud technique, as detailed in a webinar on contract management.

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How marketing drove operational change in a restaurant

The organization transformed from a traditional restaurant to a highly efficient one, showing big improvements in quality and customer service. It may be the only chain in Mexico offering a Mafia offer on time and quality.

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How to sell through intermediaries (agents, distributors and manufacturers' reps)

Structuring intermediary relationships is difficult as tight integration is needed, but intermediaries must remain autonomous. Roff-Marsh presents a detailed, practical approach, including an acid test, for mutually beneficial relationships.

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The revised focusing steps of TOC: A value creation approach

The presentation revises the TOC's five focusing steps into seven. The two new steps added are to: Identify the organization's goal and develop a performance measurement system to support that goal.

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The strategies & tactics for selling a decisive competitive edge

The main benefits of Theory of Constraints (TOC) come from increased sales. This presentation addresses how to increase sales using examples from Viable Vision (VV) implementations and specific steps from strategy and tactics (S&T) trees.

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Managing high touch time environments in SDBR

Insights on managing manufacturing work orders with high touch time (over 20% of lead time) for MTO/MTS. It addresses the gray area between production and project management solutions, using a job shop example.

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Quantifying throughput in public sector organizations

A method for measuring throughput in non-profits uses surveys to quantify customer satisfaction, similar to money in for-profit firms. This enables focused improvement decisions and expands the Theory of Constraints (TOC) knowledge base.

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Beyond MRP: ASR - Transforming parts and materials availability for ERP, lean and TOC implementations

ASR is a materials synchronization solution that provides material/component availability tied to consumption, maintains stock/BOM visibility, supports pull-based systems (e.g., lean, DBR), and can improve performance in traditional MRP environments.

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An introduction to constructing strategy and tactic trees

John introduced constructing Strategy and Tactic trees (S&T), covering framing the subject, generating the S&T, history of thinking processes, rules for astute observation, and building an S&T framework.

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The theory of constraints as applied to solid waste management in four cities in Africa - A case study

TOC is applied to improve African city solid waste management by focusing on an inverse distribution system, better route planning, correct vehicle sizing, optimizing collection frequency, and resolving low vehicle utilization.

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On the relationship between individual creativity and time management

A study of 186 participants found that creativity is positively related to time management factors like planning, confidence in long-range planning, perceived control of time, and tenacity, and negatively related to a preference for disorganization.

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Retail TOC - Get your hands dirty on the implementation

This presentation updates the 2010 TOC in retail discussion, introducing a new S&T tree to address challenges. It covers retail S&Ts, implementation, stock, warehouse, product life cycle, seasonality, fast/slow movers, and retail's unique aspects.

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Exponential population growth + finite scarce resources = boom or bust?

Dr. Alan Barnard details research on exponential population growth, its economic crisis potential, and offers strategies for producers and distributors to not only survive, but capitalize and flourish amidst the coming chaos.

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'Safety net' concept - Between paranoia and hysteria for the sales department

When throughput is insufficient to cover operating expenses, the sales department often faces aggressive pressure to increase sales due to internal objectives or financial concerns, which can sometimes lead to paranoia.

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The TOC distribution solution: How to move your company / client

The webinar promotes adopting the Theory of Constraints (TOC) using the elucidate solution. Broad implementation eliminates the "whipsaw effect," ending recessions and fostering strong confidence and investment ("Prosperity Bomb").

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The limitations of thinking

This webinar explores four questions: What is thinking and its limitations? Why improve thinking? What are the benefits of clearer thinking (self-reliance, peace of mind)? And how to think clearly.

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Enterprise Fitness' - A TOC book club webinar

This presentation covers the impact of culture on change initiatives like TOC, the leader's role in shaping culture, the leader's focus, a suggested leadership model, and how to create culture.

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More efficient government: Implementing TOC in Utah's Department of Workforce Services

Utah's DWS implemented TOC to cut costs and boost service. This presentation details DWS's objectives, process, steps, and results, which are now a model for other state agencies' improvements.

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Strategy and tactics trees – Ask the expert

Dr. Ferguson, author of the S&T trees chapter in the Theory of Constraints Handbook, will give a brief overview of S&T trees and open the webinar to questions. Attendees can send questions to [email protected].

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Achieving win-win-win in U.S. healthcare reform

Dr. Ferguson's presentation proposes a win-win-win solution for the U.S. healthcare system's stakeholders, answering "What to change?," "To what to change?," and "How to cause the change?" It includes a roadmap and global healthcare improvement.

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Managing change in urban water utilities in developing countries

Presentation highlights the need for a paradigm shift in basic public services in developing countries. TOC can strengthen management, prioritize actions/investments, and measure performance by development banks and governmental bodies.

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Implementing TOC in a cash-constrained organization

TOC implementation is challenging, especially for cash-constrained organizations. Yet, their survival risk presents a great opportunity to overcome initial resistance. (178 characters)

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Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Never say I KNOW - Day 1 Introduction

Summary of Lisa Scheinkopf's presentation on the TOCICO conference's theme, "Never Say I KNOW," obstacles to clear thinking, related TOC pillars, and the Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (SOSG) process for improvement.

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Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Never say I KNOW - Day 2 The tangibility of the green curve

Lisa Scheinkopf presented Goldratt's new TOC developments, focusing on the redefined red (growth) and green (harmony/stability) curves. The SOSG process and S&T tree are key to achieving harmony and managing change views.

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Visual project management: Seeing how to get things done

Visual Management (S-CCPM) effectively tracks small and large projects in single and multiple environments. It is easy to manage on a cell phone, tracks resource loading, and guides new work release.

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Running focused supply chain Improvement with TOC & lean

The webinar uses TOC and lean principles for B2B value stream improvement, e.g., fixing delivery issues or supplier disturbances. It suggests small-scale SCM improvements focused on the most critical value streams for max benefit.

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Making choices using clouds

Managers and leaders must make decisions informed by assumptions. Conflict and paralysis can arise from competing decisions and dominant paradigms, which impedes progress toward goals.

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CCPM – Coaching dimension insights

CCPM is a systemic business methodology and project management paradigm shift. Success requires addressing people (leadership, coaching, change management), metrics (changing measures), and investing in people to sustain progress.

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The application of the TOC-TP in developing a comprehensive school improvement plan, and empowering middle school peer mediators and at-risk students in foster homes

A school facing pressure to improve academic performance chose to involve the entire local stakeholder community in their staff development process to honestly assess changes needed to prepare students for the 21st century.

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Implementing constraints management with lean / six sigma: Lessons learned at Anadolu Medical Center

Anadolu Medical Center (Turkey) deployed Super, a continuous performance improvement program using lean, Six Sigma, and constraints management. Examples from improvement projects are provided, including policy, OR, and medication processes.

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SDAIS - A roadmap for continuous business success

Organizations seek improvement but are often disappointed. The SDAIS process (Strategy, Design, Activate, Improve, Sustain) offers a more effective approach for continuous, sustainable improvement, unlike methods such as kaizen.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Project Management (Critical Chain), 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, staggering, cases, Nanotechnology

The project factory

CCPM helped a $500M oil service company achieve 92% of IT projects on time and budget. The presentation covers project staggering, roadblocks with suppliers, and how CCPM kept the projects on track, using two IT case studies.

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Structured practical techniques for implementing TOC: Turbo boost constraint performance in 24 hours

Companies see 20%-110% throughput increases at constraints within 24 hours post-DBR/BM, with a 2-hour change. One site saw 25% throughput increase the next day after 2-hour training, now over 60% more, requiring layout adjustment.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Beginner, Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Management Consulting, Logistics & Supply Chain, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, manufacturer, healthcare products, natural disaster, case, Omron, TOC, Omron Healthcare, Production, Inventory Management, Business Growth, Challenges in production, and inventory management., Healthcare Industry, Corporate Strategy, Medical Devices

Operational excellence by a TOC armed IE

OMRON Healthcare, known for consumer medical devices like blood pressure monitors, has been a TPS success story. Atsushi Kitabayashi will show how OMRON is improving performance and how they used TOC after the recent Japan earthquake.

All Products, Advanced, Educational, Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Free, Management Consulting, Information Technology & Services, Hospital & Health Care, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, healthcare, emergency care, discharge management, outpatient management, elective surgery, social care, System Improvement, Patient Flow, Preventive Care, Finance Theory of Constraints, Patient Flow Management, Inefficiencies and delays in health and social care systems., Buffer Management, Finance, Efficiency, Resource Allocation, Delay, Delay Management, Risk Management, Revenue Growth, System, Health and Social Care, Healthcare GDP

Fifteen year progress report on achieving breakthroughs in health and social care using the theory of constraints

This presentation reviews progress using the theory of constraints (TOC) to achieve breakthroughs in health and social care performance, addressing emergency care, discharge, out-patient, and elective surgery management.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Strategy (S&T), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Retail, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, footwear, retail S&T tree, viable vision

Successfully implementing the strategy and tactic tree in a fashion retail chain and a company supplying to fashion retail chain

LRRL, an Indian footwear retail chain, implemented a retail S&T tree in April 2010 to achieve a Viable Vision of tripling sales in 4 years with 10% PBT. Key steps included central planning/sales, a CWH, and supply chain changes.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Uncategorized, 2011, Encyclopedia of Creativity (Second Edition), www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123750389002235, 6 Ps of creativity, Creative magnitude, Metaphor, Science, Theory

Theories of Creativity A2 - Runco, Mark A

This article surveys contemporary creativity theories, divided into ten categories: developmental, psychometric, economic, process, cognitive, expertise, problem finding, evolutionary, typological, and systems.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), Management Consulting, Marketing & Advertising, Hospital & Health Care, Retail, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Theory of Constraints, healthcare, February 14th, mafia offers, market constraint, marketing, Q&A, MOP offers, Service companies, Construction industry, Professional societies Marketing, Customer Engagement, Supplier Practices Theory of Constraints, Mafia Offer, Creating compelling offers in marketing and retail industries, Supplier Practices, Professional societies, Sustainable Offer, Competitive pricing, Operational Changes, Business Practices, Customer perspective, Guarantees, Customer Needs, Hard Work, Offer development, Industry Practices, Unlimited Potential, Competitive Advantage, Engagement, Membership issues

Mafia offers: Ask the expert

Q&A webinar with Dr. Lisa about "Mafia Offers: Dealing with a Market Constraint," Chapter 22 of the Theory of Constraints Handbook. Read the chapter first, then ask the expert questions about your specific offer or implementation challenges.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Beginner, Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Nov. 16th

Dr. Lisa's mafia offers: Q & A session

Learn to develop a 'Mafia offer'—a market offer customers can't refuse and competition can't match—using cause-and-effect logic in a Q&A webinar with Dr. Lisa. Read Chapter 22 of the TOC Handbook for details.

All Products, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Free, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, Brazil, cosmetics, distribution

Applying TOC distribution on a high demand variability environment: A case study in one of the largest cosmetic franchise chain in the world

A Brazilian cosmetics franchise tested an event-managed process on TOC distribution and inventory. The TVD/IVD-based approach resulted in more efficient replenishment, higher stock turns, fewer stock-outs, and increased sales.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, 2011, Thinking Skills and Creativity, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187110000313, Critical thinking, Halpern Critical Thinking Assessment, Explicit instruction, Imbedded instruction, Low-performing schools

Pedagogy for developing critical thinking in adolescents: Explicit instruction produces greatest gains

Two studies with high school students showed that explicit instruction resulted in larger gains in critical thinking skills compared to imbedded instruction, providing evidence that explicit instruction is an effective teaching method.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, Management Consulting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Services, 2011, Change Management, Theory of Constraints, Communication, Implementation, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, transition period, Organizational Energy, Implementation Success Team Management, Change Implementation, Driving Change, Overcoming Obstacles, Difficulty in driving successful implementations and managing change within organizations, Team Management, Implementation Success, Urgency, Voluntary Participation, Harnessing Energy, Practical Steps, Resistance to Change, Record Keeping, Successful Outcomes, Budgeting, Celebrating Wins, Military Command

The path to success: How to make any implementation successful

Learn steps and behaviors to improve implementation success by tailoring your approach to the organization's current state. Focus on actions, not identity, for success.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, process of on-going improvement

Implementing POOGI at Great Lakes Copper to drastically increase capacity - a road map to success

The goal is to implement a process of on-going improvement (POOGI) for capacity and bottom-line results. Key lessons: POOGI may force DBR re-implementation, statistics need automation, and don't underestimate de-coupling for DBR.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Advanced, Educational, Project Management (Critical Chain), Management Consulting, Business Supplies & Equipment, Financial Services, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, project execution, negative feedback loop

Breaking the vicious cycle to achieve bottom line results

The vicious cycle is a cause-and-effect loop where project pressures lead to negative reactions, causing a downward spiral of ineffectiveness, limited productivity, and undesirable outcomes.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Management Consulting, Information Technology & Services, Hospital & Health Care, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, healthcare, case studies, focused management, five focusing steps, Management Techniques, Increasing demand and decreasing budgets in healthcare, Budget Constraints

Throughput enhancement in operating rooms: Doing more with existing resources

Presentation on implementing theory of constraints (TOC) and focused management in operating rooms. Goal: boost throughput, quality, and reduce lead times, with case studies and implementation process details.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Uncategorized, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, May 6th, storytelling, emotional literacy, education, stress, learning skills, social skills, children

Educational research investigating any impact TOC may have on emotional literacy highlights that TOC can be effective in reducing stress and increasing levels of concentration

Robert's research shows that combining Theory of Constraints (TOC) with storytelling boosts 10-year-olds' emotional literacy. The method reduces stress, improves social and learning skills, and helps students achieve and flourish.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Beginner, Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, March 31st, professional services, sales leads, social media, sales process, sales channels

How to use social media to generate sales opportunities for professional services

After struggling to generate sales in the US, Justin Roff-Marsh developed a low-cost, effective lead-generation formula. His webinar details this formula, which uses social media essentials without requiring an all-in commitment.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Beginner, Uncategorized, Management Consulting, Professional Training & Coaching, Publishing, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Communication, August 27th, teaching, fictional case studies, Fictional Cases, Decision Making Thinking Processes, Narrative Construction, Cause and Effect, Publishing Industry, How to effectively use fictional cases for learning and understanding complex concepts., Management Dilemmas, Dilemma, Problem Solving, Emotional Basis, Ellie Schragenheim, Real Scenarios

Management dilemmas and how to learn from a fictional case

Q&A webinar with Eli Schragenheim, author of Management Dilemmas. The topic is learning/teaching using fictional case studies. Eli will use a new case for the session, not the published riddle. Prepare your questions.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Finance & Measures (Throughput Accounting/Economics), 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, February 5th, uncertainty, complexity, causality, Herbert Simon, cause-and-effect relationships, throughput accounting, managerial accounting, cost-per-unit, throughput-per-unit

The flaws of both cost-per-unit and T / CU as critical information for a variety of decisions

Webinar on management accounting decisions. Focuses on the faulty assumption of 'cost-per-unit' & misunderstandings of TOC concepts (T/CU). Addresses how TOC handles complexity, but lacks a systematic way to deal with uncertainty in 'hard decisions'.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Management Consulting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Services, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Theory of Constraints, January 8th, Organizational Behavior, Value Assessment Decision making, Organizational culture, Optimal decision making, Satisficing, Human resources management Noise, Complexity and uncertainty in decision making, and the difference between personal and organizational decision making., Noise, Possible Results, Question, Sigma, Value Assessment, Fuzziness, Human resources management, Satisficers, Buffers, Managing, Optimizers, Environment, Planning

Between complexity and uncertainty

This series explores how Theory of Constraints (TOC) guides better decision-making, especially for "hard decisions" caused by complexity and uncertainty. TOC handles complexity well, but uncertainty needs a more systematic approach.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Project Management (Critical Chain), Management Consulting, Financial Services, Insurance, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Theory of Constraints, January 22nd, unexpected uncertainty, common and expected uncertainty, buffer, generic buffer solution, Critical Thinking Decision Making, Intuition, "Maslows Hierarchy of Needs" Uncertainty, Reasonable Range, Damage Estimation, The challenge of making decisions under uncertainty and the common mistakes made in this process., Timing, Buffering, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, Organizational Management, Business, Strategic Decision Making, Critical Decisions, Single Number Forecast, Partial Information, Damage, Damage Assessment

Dealing with common and expected uncertainty in decision making

This webinar addresses two types of uncertainty in organizations, focusing on "common and expected uncertainty." It introduces "the reasonable range" and "buffer" concepts from TOC, applying them with statistics and POOGI to improve decision-making.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Management Consulting, Business Supplies & Equipment, Information Technology & Services, 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Theory of Constraints, March 5th, Business Intelligence Decision Making, Capacity Planning Planning, Measurements, Challenges in decision making and planning, Business Intelligence, Capacity planning, Time frame, Hidden assumptions, Predictable Performance, Alternatives, Business Process, Red Signal, Capacity buffer, Execution

Discussing questions and reservations raised by the viewers

Webinar to clarify program points, discuss participant reservations, and explore how TOC guides decision-making. Focus on 'hard decisions' and how TOC handles complexity through focusing, but is limited with uncertainty.

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Assessing the future value of new products

Eli Goldratt developed six questions in 2000 for assessing new technology, which relate to the five focusing steps. Eli Schragenheim explains how to use these questions for new products and defining target market segments.

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The role of the transition period in implementing a change

The transition period between implementing a change and it working satisfactorily is unstable. Temporary procedures are needed to bridge the gap. Expect mistakes/misunderstandings, quickly identify and react to UDEs, and analyze cause-and-effect.

All Products, Membership, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Finance & Measures (Throughput Accounting/Economics), 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, February 19th, product mix, sales and operations planning, holistic

A direction of solution: A holistic process for high level decisions based on delta T and delta OE

An effective process for high-level managerial decisions is needed. The absence of a unified approach leads to behavior driven by local interests, as existing tools and current Throughput Accounting methods are inadequate.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Strategy (S&T), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Workshop, Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Finance & Measures (Throughput Accounting/Economics), Management Consulting, Business Supplies & Equipment, Information Technology & Services, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, small and medium enterprises, manufacturing

TOC massive implementation on SME's

TOC mass deployment presentation based on 190 SMEs in Bogotá, Colombia. Interventions on financial issues, inventory, and production costs resulted in over 60% of companies increasing sales and profits.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Course, 2011, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187110000581, Secondary school curriculum, Educational goals, Thinking skills

A survey of attitudes towards critical thinking among Hong Kong secondary school teachers: Implications for policy change

A study of 72 Hong Kong high school teachers found they had a narrow view of critical thinking (CT) but wanted it in the curriculum and desired training. Findings suggest a need for clearer CT definitions.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Strategy (S&T), Case Study, Advanced, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Project Management (Critical Chain), Management Consulting, Information Technology & Services, Research, 2011, Theory of Constraints, Implementation, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, S&T tree, roadmap

S&T tree as a roadmap to success

Roadmap (2008-2011) using S&T tree: Yr1: secure working capital/improve operations; Yr2: acquire/integrate company; Yr3: sales increase (€12M to €34M); Yr4: secure €48M. Used MTA/CCPM and achieved buy-in.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, Uncategorized, Management Consulting, Marketing & Advertising, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, pricing, Competition Pricing, Value Perception, Label Industry, Lack of understanding and connection of pricing with throughput in businesses, Pricing Strategy, Perceived value, Productivity improvements, Sales commission, Market Competition, Pricing traps, Cost Accounting, Pricing tips, Profitability, Business Owners, Sales strategy, Consultants

Competing against blind kittens: Pricing the TOC way

Brad shares his experience analyzing competitive pricing practices to find a sweet spot where competitors were scarce. He exploited this by developing a simple, fast pricing process for custom manufactured products called Quick Quoting.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), To Classify, Educational, Beginner, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, healthcare, assessment units

Why assessment units are not a waste of time: A TOC perspective

Presentation topics: 1. Assessment units improve patient flow using TOC principles. 2. Units buffer care pathways, enabling reduced stays and offloading inpatient beds. 3. Practical delivery, limitations, and relationship to alternative theory.

All Products, Strategy (S&T), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Free, Retail, 2011, strategy and tactics tree, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, jewelry, India

TOC for effective merchandise Titan Industries Limited Jewellery Division

Titan Jewelry, part of TATA group, began a Viable Vision project to sustain growth. The challenge is maximizing in-store traffic while boosting inventory turns, aiming for better merchandise effectiveness: right inventory, right time.

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The 12 questions - A SOSG approach to TOC TP – Part 1

The presentation offers a 12-question template for organizing thinking processes content, proposing a universal current reality branch that can aid in constructing conflict clouds and standardized current reality trees for TOC solutions.

All Products, Membership, Advanced, To Classify, Educational, Project Management (Critical Chain), Construction, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15

Construtora Veloso - Brazil: Prototyping an application of the unified field theory of management

Construrora Veloso in Curitiba, Brazil, used a Total TOC construction model and critical chain methodology to quickly deliver low-cost homes, overcoming material and labor shortages that affected government housing.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), To Classify, Educational, Beginner, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, healthcare

Can TOC fix our ailing healthcare system?

Conflicting interests among US healthcare stakeholders, unlike for-profits, cause poor performance. Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes (TP) may offer win-win solutions for affordable, high-quality care.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Advanced, Educational, Project Management (Critical Chain), Management Consulting, Professional Training & Coaching, Information Technology & Services, 2011, strategy and tactics tree, Change Management, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, project change, Strategy and Tactics Tree Project Management, Scope Creep, Project Velocity, Changes in Projects, Misalignment, Performance Requirements, Facilitation Skills, Lead Time, Project Planning, Live Document, Testimonials

A new breakthrough tool for reducing changes in projects by 50%

(Goal)Share is a new tool to reduce project changes by 50%. It addresses all three project phases: choosing projects, project content, & execution, unlike CCPM which only addresses execution. It uses an S&T tree & 5 questions.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, 2011, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187110000301, Divergent thinking, Convergent thinking, Arts

The creative problem solving skills of arts and science students—The two cultures debate revisited

A study comparing arts and science students' problem-solving skills found no significant differences, contrasting with earlier research (1960s-1980s). Modern graduates appear to have a more balanced educational profile.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Maritime, Oil & Energy, Environmental Services, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, environmental disaster

TOC tapped to accelerate Gulf of Mexico cleanup

Pinnacle Strategies helped BP rapidly improve the supply chain availability of essential materials like boom, skimmers, and absorbents after the Deepwater Horizon well explosion. They also led decontamination efforts across five states.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Educational, Beginner, Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, 2011, Theory of Constraints, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 9th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Palisades, NY, June 11-15, generic cloud, systemic cloud, Internet

The systemic cloud: A map board for mapping any territory

The generic or systemic cloud is the premier tool in the theory of constraints, serving as a map board for any territory. However, few grasp why it works or how to apply its fundamental rules for rapid, complete analysis.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Project Management (Critical Chain), 2011, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Nov. 15th, projects, lateness, causes

Doing projects right - It's about time!

Projects are late due to uncertainty, not poor planning. Challenges include scope changes, vendor delays, and more. Project management is broken; the solution is synchronizing execution in real time to make projects 20-50% faster.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Theory of Constraints, 2012, TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 10th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, Chicago, Il, June 3-6, theory-building

Two sides of the same coin – a sharper look on two organizational cultures

TOC thinking processes (TP) use cause-and-effect logic, but TP diagrams may not fully capture reality. This presentation adds two assumption layers to causality, explores practical examples, and examines the consequences for TP tools.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Case Study, Advanced, Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Information Technology & Services, Semiconductors, Theory of Constraints, replenishment, buffer sizing, stock buffers, long lead time parts, Teledyne DALSA, Computer Hardware

Implementing replenishment in a hi-tech environment

Details on adapting the TOC replenishment solution to improve parts availability and inventory turns, including policy matrix development, buffer zone changes for long lead times, and managing on-order pipeline.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Theory of Constraints, cause and effect logic

Three layers of cause and effect or never say I know when it comes to thinking

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes (TP) use cause-and-effect logic, but diagrams may not fully model reality. This presentation adds two layers of assumptions to causality, exploring consequences for TP tools.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Advanced, To Classify, Educational, strategy and tactics tree, Theory of Constraints, balanced scorecard, classification level of science, measurement criteria

Hyde Park session - TOC strategy & tactics tree vs. Balanced scorecard strategy maps

BSC is compared to S&T trees. BSC has four aspects: financial, customers, processes, and internal learning. Good measurements must accurately reflect status, identify cause of deviation, and drive right behavior. (248 characters)

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Advanced, To Classify, Educational, Theory of Constraints, audit process, experiential learning

Learning from experience – why we should, why we don’t, and how to do it

A presentation introduces a new Theory of Constraints (TOC) audit process for ongoing improvement (POOGI), tested in three pilots: individuals with stressful expectation gaps, caregivers of children with autism, and business managers.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Advanced, To Classify, Educational, strategy and tactics tree, Theory of Constraints, content S&T tree, organization S&T tree, transformation S&T tree, challenging assumptions

Standing on the shoulders of giants: Strategy

The presentation covers Dr. Goldratt's 2011 challenge, S&T tree, new applications (SOSG process), key takeaways, and future R&D. It focuses on challenging assumptions when facing inconsistencies.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Advanced, To Classify, Educational, Theory of Constraints, for-purpose organization, government initiatives

Panel discussion: TOC applied to national concerns

Panelists discussed applying TOC to government to address issues like poverty and lack of education. Key points included adapting tools to the government environment, recognizing unique constraints, and challenging assumptions for win-win solutions.

All Products, Membership, Advanced, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Management Consulting, Professional Training & Coaching, Information Technology & Services, Theory of Constraints, principles of flow, non-dependent resource

Applying the principles of flow to non-dependent resources

Principles of flow are universal, but applications vary. Bad multitasking and low WIP visibility in parallel work can waste capacity. A simple, robust flow application is proposed for quality control, maintenance, and sales.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Theory of Constraints, flow planning, non-dependent resources, process flow, protective capacity, incentive system, pay-per-click, Hyde Park

Hyde Park session - Flow planning and control for non-dependent resources systems

Hyde Park follow-up on a case study showing process flow with one resource. Tasks are given to technicians, and materials are choked. A 20% protective capacity is needed for sales growth and a pay-per-click model.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), To Classify, Educational, Beginner, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187112000260, Critical Thinking assessment, Definition, Taxonomy, Impact, Validation

An overview of a programme of research to support the assessment of Critical Thinking

Cambridge Assessment has over 20 years in CT assessment, focusing research on CT definition, teaching issues, impact of CT A-levels, and predictive validity in HE admissions tests, all supporting measurement validity.

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Competitive advantage through critical chain

The goal is to leverage portfolio management and commercial aviation projects for competitive advantage by: reducing project cycle time, increasing deliveries with current resources, achieving 100% customer delivery, and improving quality of life.

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Investing with TOC

This presentation outlines a process to spread TOC: Buy conventional companies, use TOC to make them highly profitable, and sell them for big profits, converting investors and employees to repeat the process.

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Standing on Eli Goldratt's shoulders: Management attention to build the ever-flourishing state

Viable Vision (VV) helps companies achieve an ever-flourishing state by bridging the gap between TOC theory and practice. Management must understand TOC knowledge & apply it to their supply chain. Grupo Berlin implemented VV two years ago.

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Hyde Park session: Thinking solutions: A software for clouds

The "thinking solution" software builds and checks clouds to solve conflicts, submit to experts, and search a database. It covers common mistakes, surfacing assumptions, and injections. Tutorials and the dilemma cloud are included.

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The use of TOC in a medical appointment scheduling system for family practice

This presentation explores using Theory of Constraints (TOC) tools like the five focusing steps, throughput accounting, drum-buffer-rope, buffer management, and thinking processes in a family practice setting to improve patient scheduling and flow.

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TOC in government - Challenges and opportunities

Kristen Cox applied Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to improve a government agency's performance. The presentation discusses adapting TOC tools for the public sector to encourage the TOC community to broaden its knowledge base.

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Consultant's corner - Treetop: Managing a moving constraint

Tree Top Company produces apple products. The case study focuses on managing the production process where raw material variability moves the process constraint, noting that peeled apples turn brown and become defective after 1/2 hour.

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First throughput accounting then GAAP: Standing on the shoulders of the TOC creators

Presentation discusses compromises in ERP implementation, leading to conflicts best overcome by using throughput accounting (TA). It proposes prioritizing product flow and TA over traditional financial accounting.

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Using the thinking processes overview

This presentation reviews the Dettmer and Cohen approaches to the thinking processes (TP), including an overview of their methods and the history of the TP.

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TOC body of knowledge closing - Thinking processes summary

The Thinking Processes (TP) discussion covers the session's approach, identified topics, and the results of analysis and discussion.

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0 to 60: Introduction to project management

Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), developed by Dr. Eli Goldratt, improves project flow and completion, resulting in high due-date performance (>95%) and fewer compromises on content, quality, and budget.

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Comparing and contrasting writing S&T trees using the plus and minus-minus buy-in processes

Prof. Ferguson will present the plus and minus-minus buy-in process steps, compare/contrast these methods for overcoming resistance to change, and discuss writing S&T trees using each process. The webinar ends with an open discussion.

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Lessons learned on writing transformational strategy and tactics trees

The Transformational Strategy and Tactic Tree (TSTT) is key for achieving organizational goals and synchronization. Dr. Ferguson will share lessons learned from teaching TSTT implementation, followed by discussion and questions.

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Understanding more about the standing on the shoulders of giants process

Dr. Goldratt’s Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Process is detailed, including its six steps, S & T tree levels, and the components of strategy, parallel assumptions, tactics, and sufficiency assumptions, with application examples.

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0 to 60: Introduction to operations and production

DBR and buffer management, a TOC application, improves flow in manufacturing and service organizations. Described in The Goal by Dr. Goldratt, it reduces lead times, improves performance, and reveals excess capacity.

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Lessons learned writing transformational strategy and tactics trees

Lessons learned while writing and teaching others to write transformational strategy and tactic (S&T) trees, building on TOC and Dr. Eli Goldratt's work, including the six-step SOSG process and the five levels of S&T.

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Boyd cycles, TOC and the agile organization

The presentation covers John Boyd and the Boyd Cycle (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act). It defines and develops the agile organization concept, demonstrating how combining Boyd Cycles and TOC enables agility, with examples.

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Facing inconsistencies: System boundaries and the constraint

System boundaries are wider than single organizations. The main limit is stakeholders' awareness, not management focus. Simpler collaboration tools are needed to improve stakeholder understanding and experience of change.

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Management attention: Achieving results dealing with complexity, uncertainty and conflict

The presentation explores management attention via three change questions, highlighting the conflict between current operations and long-term health. Bad multitasking is key. Use the five focusing steps and S&T trees for a competitive edge.

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Elwood City Forge (ECF)'s quest to become ever-flourishing

ECF, a forged steel components job shop, adopted "The Goal" after a new recruit joined. The President then pursued Jonah training and began developing Current Reality Trees (CRT) and Future Reality Trees (FRT) with Eli.

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Panel discussion - TOC, Lean & Six Sigma

A panel discussed blending TOC, lean, and six sigma. TOC integrates the others, but challenges exist: ineffective measures, managerial reluctance to subordination, and the paradigm shift required by TOC. Six sigma aids buffer management.

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Panel discussion - Aerospace Project Management

The panel, including Steven Holt (moderator), Jared Price, and Antonio Brasil, discussed TOC in aerospace manufacturing, noting extremely short and long decision horizons. They also detailed buffer management and recovery, relevant to knowledge work.

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Hyde Park session - Managing complex systems - TOC, agile and Cynefin

The Cynefin framework describes systems as simple, complicated, complex (requiring probing/experimentation), chaotic (requiring action), or disorder. Inherent simplicity identifies the core process to manage the system.

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Temporal dimension to organizational research: The time-span method of discovering the corporate DNA

A presentation on the timespan diagnostic interview, stemming from a 2011 TOCICO discussion. It explains measuring work complexity with the timespan of the role and introducing the temporal dimension to plot corporate DNA.

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Hyde Park session - Corporate DNA diagnostics: Time, timespan and progress

This session, based on Surgey Ivanov's work, critiques traditional company diagnostics. It proposes scientific organizational diagnostics, focusing on measuring time spans for tasks to analyze complex organization DNA & structure for success.

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Goldilocks and the three buffers (project management)

Learn to properly immunize projects in various environments, including high variability. Key learnings include identifying four variability types, understanding buffer undersizing, determining buffer size, and intervention skills.

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Point counter-point discussion - Buffer strategy

Discussion on buffer strategy in CCPM. Focus is on achieving 100% due date performance (DDP) by checking assumptions, addressing multitasking, setting buffer sizes, synchronizing projects, and using the relay runner.

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Standing on the shoulders of giants expert session: Improving / expanding CCPM

CCPM presentation and session, using SOSG process. Discusses successes, scope, and single/multiproject constraints. Focus is cutting cycle time for throughput. Notes environments where CCPM may not work, followed by facilitated discussions.

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TOC body of knowledge closing - Project management summary

The project management discussion covered the approach, topics, analysis, and results from the Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (SOSG) process session.

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Solid gains throughout an acute hospital

Case study on blended, holistic operational excellence in an acute hospital. Key learnings: two-pronged approach, involving everyone, overcoming change resistance, learning to see, pathway integration, speed, project management, & sustained results.

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How people grow in TOC

TOC implementation boosts professional and personal growth. A consultant can use company data to astound management, reveal the magnitude of current problems, and show the financial potential of a solution.

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Win-win-win public works in Fukushima before and after the disaster

Fukushima uses TOC solutions for "win-win-win" public works, showing a 20% reduction in duration and positive effects on motivation. TOC also aided in disaster response and solving the dilemma of radioactive waste disposal.

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Standing on the shoulders of TOC to impact an ENTIRE NATION

In 2009, Yuji and the Goldratt Group, after a thinking processes analysis, started an initiative to teach clear thinking in Japan. The effort is focused on teaching adults "how to teach TOC."

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TOC in healthcare: Broadening the shoulders of our giant

A TOC-focused approach is crucial to tackle the healthcare affordability crisis affecting access and quality. The presentation covers TOC's importance, success factors, and new insights to maximize its impact.

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The Toyota way and TOC - Leveraging benefits, avoiding pitfalls

Presentation outline covers Toyota Way principles, TOC comparison, and using Toyota lessons for TOC improvement. It also notes Eli Goldratt's view that lean failure is due to production differences, advocating broader supply chain use.

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The 7 key points for designing profitable manufacturing systems

Manufacturing companies redesigning production systems often struggle due to overwhelming, often conflicting, requirements. A presentation reviews seven key building blocks, based largely on Eli Goldratt's work, to ensure future design profitability.

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Resolving the conflict of EBOs vs. MBOs through TOC solutions and thinking

Companies adopt Exclusive Brand Stores (EBOs) for brand visibility, control, and wider display, but risk limited reach and capital lock. If company-owned, reduced future buying hurts freshness/sales. If franchised, owners may flee.

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How being on Viable Vision through the SnT resolves the conflict of long-term vs. short-term

Organizations struggle with short-term focus. Fleetguard Filters solved short-term issues by harmonizing its supply chain, enabling top management to focus on long-term growth. Fleetguard achieved 4x sales and 5x NPD output in 4 years.

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Managing high availability at low inventory in environments of wide variety of SKUs

Traditional buffer management (BM) excels when stock per SKU is > two. In retail (e.g., fashion/shoes) with 1000s of SKUs and often only one norm per SKU, modifications to BM are needed for high availability.

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Panel discussion: Competitor Strategy

Panel discussion included strategy presenters Henry Camp, Kiran Kothekar, Boaz Ronen, and Eldad Kollenscher, who presented on TOC enhancements and consumer goods strategy. Panelists answered audience questions.

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Mafia offers: Dealing with a market constraint

Dr. Lisa overviews her Theory of Constraints Handbook chapter (22) on Mafia offers, emphasizing missed points. The session includes hands-on application, exercises from her boot camp, and Q&A. Read the chapter & bring questions! (219 characters)

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Government challenge corner - Discussion of TOC with respect to unique government challenges

TOC session on government simplicity. Participants discuss conflicts (e.g., collaborate vs. not, exploit vs. elevate, follow rules vs. holistic solutions) and the Utah government's objective to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Closing 2012-13 TOCICO chairman of the board

The conference featured analogies of a German cathedral and aqueduct. These represented the long-term challenge of building knowledge and living a meaningful life by expanding the Theory of Constraints (TOC) beyond business.

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Using TOC to boost a lean organization

TOC (Theory of Constraints) addresses bottlenecks. A 2011 case study in a Mexican auto supplier demonstrated that integrating TOC increased throughput by 17% in 1 hour on a pilot line and over 25% in 2 months across the entire plant.

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Enhancing performance of new product development projects in auto components companies

To solve NPD issues for automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers caused by OEM project management, the presentation proposes breaking projects into "independent work packets" and using CCPM rules (e.g., low WIP) to boost output and cut lead times.

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Using the TOC TP as a guide to integrate lean, six sigma, process management and TOC solutions for business improvement

The author presents a proven method using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes (TP) to prioritize and integrate strategic business improvement initiatives (lean, six sigma, process management, TOC solutions) from UDEs to S&T trees.

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From push to pull: Titan Watch Division

Titan Jewelry began a Viable Vision project in Dec 2010 to transition its supply chain from a traditional forecast-based "push" system to a "pull" system to boost availability at its 8,000 selling points.

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How to dramatically improve Toyota Production System flow line performance - 6 days 60% increase

To find the CCR in a straight flow line, place a buffer before the station; WIP will pile up in front of it. Placing buffers before and after a CCR can isolate interference, leading to significant capability improvement.

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Value-based project execution

A novel managerial methodology is proposed to ensure projects deliver true company value, addressing the deficiency where well-managed projects, adhering to scope, time, and budget, fail to yield adequate value.

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The Boeing Company: CCPM maturity model

Boeing's CCPM implementations have had modest sustained throughput improvements, despite good initial results. To address the need for better CCPM maturity, this document offers a CMM representation of a CCPM process.

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The path to improve the flow of goods in retail

To exploit the distribution constraint for a client buying, correct inventory is needed, which requires daily sales data and replenishment. For retailing Theory of Constraints (TOC) projects, the constraint is often information flow.

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TOC body of knowledge closing - Retail and distribution summary

The retail and distribution discussion outlines the approach, topics, analysis, and discussion results from the "standing on the shoulders of giants" process session.

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Distribution solution (retail and wholesale S&Ts) overview

This presentation discusses the distribution solution from the central warehouse to the consumer, using the SOSG process to identify distribution boundaries. The goal is to reduce replenishment time and determine the product mix and pull quantity.

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Paris’ Arrow: An enhancement of TOC for dealing with the Achilles heel of a competitor, a customer or a business associate

This presentation expands Theory of Constraints (TOC) using the SOSG process to identify an opponent's Achilles-heel, and build Paris' arrow to neutralize it. This TOC methodology helps small and medium companies gain a competitive edge.

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Justice in time: Applying TOC to law courts systems

Presentation on applying TOC & focused management to law courts led to substantial improvements in lead time, throughput, & quality. Goals included presenting managerial problems, validating TOC tools, & showcasing case studies.

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Implementing the CCPM solution in Guaranty Fund of Department of Enterprise Bankruptcy Management

In 2009, the Lithuanian Guaranty Fund, which pays bankrupt company workers' delayed/unpaid salaries, faced challenges: a backlog, long processing times, a surge in bankruptcies/applications, and staff limits due to reduced governmental spending.

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Flow of our visit: How to accelerate our implementation during consultant absence

This presentation offers TOC know-how to solve the consultant's dilemma, focusing on achieving and maintaining results. It covers customer focus, clarifying causality (past, now, future), daily audits/team implementation, and holistic management.

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Linear high touch time: A new TOC application

Companies improve performance, flow, commitment, and productivity by using drum-buffer-rope (DBR) for production and critical chain project management (CCPM) for projects, even when operations blend characteristics of both.

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Hyde Park: Standing on the shoulders of giants

The SOSG process (Eli Goldratt) is an iterative, 6-step method for advancing knowledge. It involves caring about the subject, learning extensively, understanding prior work, identifying conceptual and assumption differences, and modifying solutions.

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Panel discussion: Standing on the shoulders of giants process

A presentation reviewed outcomes from four SOSG facilitated sessions—supply chain, critical chain, distribution, and thinking processes—to identify issues, inconsistencies, or gaps in those respective areas.

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Panel discussion: Sustainable success

Fleetguard used a "carrot and stick" approach to overcome subordination. Sustained success means defining it, having a money buffer for failures, and promoting within to avoid ego conflicts. Employees are guaranteed pay for two years in a downturn.

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Never say I know series 2: Diving into the buffer and buffer management

The discussion highlights the importance of buffering, citing Eli Goldratt's insight ("Never let something important to become urgent!"). It covers the 'Red-line' concept in buffer management and the key indicator of monitoring the 'number of reds'.

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Never say I know series 1: How many constraints might be active at the same time in an organization?

The presentation defines constraints, questions policy constraints, and discusses how constraints shift. A new claim is introduced: organizations face two simultaneous constraints, one controlling the flow of T and the other controlling growth.

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Body of knowledge: Introduction to facilitated session

Eli Goldratt's Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (SOSG) process identifies Theory of Constraints (TOC) breakthrough applications through four facilitator-driven sessions: supply chain, critical chain, distribution solution, and thinking processes.

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Developing the process for top level decision making

A computer program is proposed to set top-management meeting rules, checking future scenarios, critical resources, load/capacity, protective capacity, and reliable commitments. Decisions are checked against optimistic and pessimistic scenarios.

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An intuitive approach to identify the core problem - Demonstrating the approach on the 6th riddle

Big Eric Carpets peaked at $500M sales in 2005. Sales dropped about 10% annually to $252M by 2011, resulting in a $25M loss. The reason for the decline is unknown.

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Hyde Park session: An intuitive approach to identify the core problem

Eli Schragenheim's Hyde Park session continues his presentation on a quick company diagnostic. The session explores what prevents people from seeing the obvious and provides a process for quickly identifying an organization's core problem.

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Supply chain management: The production part, the TOC way so far and what lies ahead

The presentation details the evolution of TOC from OPT to DBR, BM, SDBR, MTA, and RRR S&T. It covers SDBR assumptions in MTO and provides an overview of MTA, MTO (MTA/MTS/RRR S&T).

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TOC body of knowledge closing - Supply chain summary

Recap of four SOSG process sessions, focusing on supply chain assumptions like dependent setups and their impact on MTO vs. MTA. Discussions included cycle time, large orders, replenishment time in MTA, and ordering/replenishment frequency.

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Sifting information out of the data ocean: Using the company's existing data in the buy-in process

The presentation covers the why and how of data collection and analysis to prove concepts and show the financial potential of solutions. Key points include using company data to astonish management, demonstrating problems, and analyzing sales.

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Buffer management in context

The presentation covers buffer management's conceptual origins in TOC (MTO, ETO, MTA) and service sectors, relating it to Shewhart (1931) and Ohno (1978). It explores extending this to enhance 'lean' developments in construction and healthcare.

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Hyde Park session: Standing on Eli Goldratt's shoulders: Management attention to build the ever-flourishing state

A Hyde Park session reviewed a Viable Vision (VV) company case, based on a presentation by Hurtado, Fiallos, and von Campe. The focus was on using the strategy and tactics (S&T) tree, specifically the build-and-capitalize aspects, in implementation.

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Healthcare panel: TOC in healthcare

Rocco Surace moderated a panel discussion featuring Alex Knight, Mark de Kiewiet, Lisa Ferguson, Jim Cox, and Tim Robinson. The panelists answered questions posed by the audience.

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Panel discussion: TOC applied to your life

Three presenters discuss applying Theory of Constraints (TOC) to personal life (values, emotions, logic). Key topics: managing frustration, viewing life as an experiment, handling others via listening, and country change through communication.

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The 12 questions - A SOSG approach to TOC TP - Part 2

12-question template for organizing thinking processes content. Part 1 was presented in 2011. View an introductory presentation: [prezi.com/adjczxnrd8qq/12-questions-sog-for-toc-tp/](https://prezi.com/adjczxnrd8qq/12-questions-sog-for-toc-tp/)

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Hyde Park session: Problem and solution for TOCICO webinar: The 12 questions

The presentation addresses the erroneous assumption that education is required for using thinking processes (TP). It suggests a simple method will be used if it solves most problems, followed by a list of 12 problem-analysis questions.

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The journey ahead

This presentation outlines the current state of the theory of constraints (TOC) body of knowledge and discusses the role of TOCICO in advancing TOC.

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Hyde Park session - Contradiction analysis

The core conflict involves having a coffee pot in the designer's office, as interruptions could cost millions. Contradictions carry fragments of core conflict assumptions, allowing one to follow them to discover the core conflict.

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Hyde Park session – Why the demand for TOC practitioners is about to go from an all-time low (per capita) to an all-time high

This presentation shows how Theory of Constraints (TOC) can rescue failing companies from bankruptcy. Fast action, a solid financial model, and correct focus are needed to save a company that has failed to make money.

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Point-counter point discussion - Feeding buffer - Yes or no

Discussion on feeding buffers (FBs) in critical chain (CC). Fever charts are useful, but FBs are often ignored (e.g., in MRO). In R&D, FBs are watched closely to set task priorities and ensure full kitting is ready for the CC.

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Exploring the relationship of creative thinking to reading and writing

A study of 196 university students found that extensive practice in reading and writing is significantly correlated with higher creative performance, particularly scores of elaboration, and positive attitudes toward those activities.

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The systemic cloud and the layers of resistance: Hiding in plain sight

Resistance to improvement is categorized into four fundamental classes—the positive and negative aspects of both the problem and the solution (4-views of buy-in). These categories help broaden problem-solving by mapping onto the systemic cloud.

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Point counter-point: Why do good people go bad: The dark side of organizations

Kelvyn Youngman's triangle diagram shows that serial dependencies in organizations can lead to win-lose environments where good people fail. CEOs must create organizational conditions for win-win solutions, as excessive wins (>3) can cause collusion.

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The five fears and the human potential

Goldratt cites 3 fears: Complexity, Unknown, & Conflicts, which hinder focus. This presentation examines 5 fundamental fears that distort human potential and performance, which can be overcome with improved behaviors. (246 characters)

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Three layers of logic or never say I know when it comes to thinking

TOC thinking processes (TP) can fail despite sound logic. This presentation explores two assumption layers beyond causality underpinning cause-and-effect thinking, offering examples and examining consequences for TP tools.

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Overcoming limiting assumptions using the change matrix cloud

The paper provides an overview of 4 new innovations for applying the scientific method's two steps (facing inconsistencies and challenging assumptions) to solve problems, including the change matrix cloud and 4 methods for conflict resolution.

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Creating breakthrough solutions using the change matrix cloud (CMC)

Dr. Alan Barnard presents the Change Matrix Cloud (CMC), a new TOC method combining Goldratt’s evaporating cloud and the change matrix. It's a systematic, step-by-step process for collaboratively solving planning/execution conflicts.

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How to identify and unlock inherent potential within government to achieve more with less in less time

Dr. Alan Barnard presents a simplified TOC approach to help public sector organizations, like city councils and government agencies, achieve "Doing MORE with LESS in LESS TIME" by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and capacity loss.

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Strategy & tactics tree of a local non-profit organization promoting TOC

ToC France, a non-profit promoting the TOC body of knowledge, wrote an S&T tree to guide startup activities. The tree helps clarify member thinking, but challenges included member unfamiliarity and preference for quick results.

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Using the load control mechanism as a focusing tool for sales and marketing

The RRR S&T uses load control to set safe due dates, ensuring reliable fulfillment. Load control also buffers against demand fluctuations and connects to sales focus to optimize results, providing a consistent view of throughput.

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IEE CCPM implementation (case study)

Post-2008 crisis, IEE used CCPM to manage more projects under cost pressure in the automotive industry. Projects often weren't on time, resulting in validation tests finishing after SOP and late changes.

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'Mine to market' - Throughput focused mining

Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a management philosophy focused on identifying and leveraging constraints. This presentation explores TOC's application at Iluka Resources, a mineral sands company, to increase throughput and asset utilization.

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Milk run replenishment in Cyprus

The case study details the design and implementation of a TOC replenishment solution following the 2008 merger of the two biggest dairies in Cyprus. The project created a new supply chain servicing over 2500 customers daily.

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TOC CCPM: Turning the invisible into visible for decisions

In multi-project environments, achieving success requires harmonizing many dimensions, some continuous, some discrete. Understanding these dimensions is key to improving decision-making, especially when conflicts arise during CCPM implementation.

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Take the risk out of innovation

Innovation is risky. Tools like the 6 questions on technology and the 4 quadrants of resistance help reduce risk. The text suggests integrating TOC tools with Eric Ries’s ‘The Lean Start-Up’ process for early new product evaluation.

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Supply chain logistics workshop (German)

The session explains pull systems like Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR), Simplified DBR (SDBR), and Make to Availability (MTA), which utilize Buffer Management (BM) to resolve supply chain issues in both make-to-order and make-to-stock environments.

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Increase quality, decrease stress in a hospital

A Dutch hospital used management principles to improve care quality and reduce staff workload. This led to a 20% reduction in bed occupation, a 15% drop in length of stay, eliminated full-houses, and virtually ended wrong admissions.

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Application of TOC in the 'live animal farming' industry

TOC solutions are not widely used in live animal farming due to complexity. When the five focusing steps failed for chicken farms, authors developed TOC-based solutions using thinking processes, which succeeded in cow and calf farming.

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CUSUM chart application in CCPM buffer management

Workshop on buffer management in TOC CCPM. Topics include fever charts, identifying task over-consumption difficulties, and introducing statistical process control (SPC) of buffers using Shewhart charts (burn rate, PBCR) and CUSUM charts.

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Uncertainty in the judicial process: Overcoming superstitions

The Vilnius district court handles over 100K cases yearly, straining 1st instance courts. Audrius Cininas shared strategies for improving judicial performance by optimizing judge time and managing work-in-progress cases.

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Developing local operational indicators and money buffers

This master class addresses two questions for TOC logistical solutions: 1) what measurements (Local Operational Indicators - LOI's) motivate alignment with company goals, and 2) how money buffers finance expected actions.

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Lessons learned in implementing MTA / DTA (Encore)

The TOC supply chain solution uses MTA for manufacturers and DTA for distribution. Moving from MTO/MTS to MTA offers growth potential. Operating based on forecasts causes major UDEs: shortages and surpluses.

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Digital pegs in paper holes: A new framework for analyzing laws in the digital age

The Legal Science Institute presentation addresses the dilemma of resolving digital era disputes with physical era law. Views differ: some say existing law suffices, others want new law or Cyberlaw, and some believe no government law is appropriate.

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What is the theory of constraints basics workshop

TOC is a holistic management philosophy by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, based on the principle that complex systems are limited by a very small number of variables, perhaps only one (a constraint). Goldratt described TOC with one word: 'focus'.

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How to implement TOC principles and tools in state government and achieve great results: Utah’s story

Utah addresses diminishing funding and increasing demand by implementing the SUCCESS Framework, led by Kris Cox and Greg Gardner, to improve government operations and services by 25% over four years across 24 Cabinet agencies.

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Maximizing “Profit” in a non-profit organization

Invest Lithuania is a government agency providing free advice and guidance to global companies looking to set up operations in Lithuania. This includes information on the labor force, tax incentives, and financing options available to them.

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Looking into UDE clouds – How to get them right

The UDE cloud, a challenging system problem-solving cloud type, guides managers' thinking for performance improvement. Key processes include identifying UDEs, building, consolidating, revealing/challenging assumptions, and finding solutions.

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PART 2: Typical mistakes in surfacing assumptions in the cloud and how to correct them - How to get the assumptions right

Webinar: Typical mistakes in surfacing cloud assumptions & how to correct them (Part 2). Focus on getting assumptions right, Four Assumption Rules for A-B, A-C, B-D, C-D’ arrows, and two D-D’ Rules. Practice exercises included.

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PART 1: Typical mistakes in surfacing assumptions in the cloud and how to correct them – Working with examples

The webinar will address common errors and use examples to develop and improve good quality assumptions, which are crucial for the quality of cloud-breaking solutions.

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Finance and measures basics workshop

Workshop on Theory of Constraints (TOC) finance and measures, presented by Rocco Surace. It covers the five focusing steps, applying them to a product mix problem, and illustrating throughput, inventory, and operating expense measures.

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How to effectively deal with a time or attention constraint

Presentation addresses time/attention constraints and bad multitasking. Solutions include Critical Chain Project Management elements (e.g., setting priorities, buffer management, full kit) and the five focusing steps.

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0 to 60: Introduction to finance and measures

The TOC application for finance provides insights for managerial decisions based on constraints, not a complete accounting solution, helping to fix common data-based mistakes that hurt financial performance.

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0 to 60: Introduction to strategy

TOC tools enable effective strategic planning, helping organizations satisfy the market and employees, make money, and synchronize actions through the strategy and tactic tree to achieve organizational goals now and in the future.

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0 to 60: Introduction to distribution / supply chain

The TOC pull distribution application improves availability, sales, ROI, and cash flow by reducing inventory shortages and surpluses, switching from preparing to forecasted consumption to reacting to actual consumption.

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0 to 60: Introduction to marketing and sales (M&S)

The TOC M&S solution offers a competitive edge via an "unrefusable offer" (WIN for all) from Marketing and a managed Sales process. This combined approach achieves an 80%+ conversion/hit rate.

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My year with Dr. Eli Goldratt

Dr. Lisa Anne Ferguson's book details her experience as an apprentice to Eliyahu M. Goldratt (1947–2011), founder of TOC, sharing lessons, humorous, and dramatic stories. The accompanying webinar features excerpts.

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0 to 60: Introduction to the thinking processes (TP)

The Thinking Process (TP) tools improve critical thinking through generic processes for addressing what to change, what to change to, and how to cause the change. Tools include the evaporating cloud, reality trees, and transition tree.

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The role of SOPs to secure the Viable Vision change process

A TOC SOP IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL was built using the S&T tree to guide the process, focusing management attention, ensuring continuous flow, and simplifying the implementation for stability, growth, and continuous improvement.

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Using TOC to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state government

Global economic troubles highlight the need for efficient government. This presentation discusses challenges in applying Theory of Constraints (TOC) in government and explores novel techniques with US state examples.

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Implementing TOC in a cash-constrained organization (Encore)

TOC implementation is challenging for cash-constrained organizations, but their survival risk helps overcome initial resistance. A 13-week process to resolve the cash constraint has been developed from 12 years of experience in India.

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System productivity

Organizations require a single, clear, and intuitive measure for overall system productivity, going beyond individual metrics. This measure should simply indicate if the organization is advancing, stagnant, or declining.

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Retail the TOC way: Introduction

Rami Goldratt discusses applying flow concepts to retail, focusing on not replenishing based on demand pull. Topics cover managing assortments, new product introduction, liquidation, dynamic range management, and short product-life cycles.

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Effective procurement of construction and major investment projects: Give your citizens 25% more while spending the same.

Major government projects are often late/over-budget. A framework is presented for change, including critical chain project management and new procurement approaches, to reduce duration/cost without compromising scope/quality.

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Technology breakthrough by operational breakthrough (Mazda)

Facing financial struggles and a dilemma between employment and innovation, Mazda used TOC’s CCPM to develop 'SKYACTIV,' cutting car development time in half, improving efficiency, and leading to increased sales and profitability.

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Managing complex organizations: A simplified approach

Traditional management often uses conflicting local performance measures. Large companies should encourage element performance that impacts global performance. Modifying TDD and IDD can achieve both local and global effectiveness.

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Project and multi-projects management basics workshop

Workshop introduces project management using Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles. Key topics include projects, interdependency, variability, the core conflict, CCPM scheduling, and buffer management. Prepares for TOCICO basics CCPM exam.

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Simplified critical chain project management: Visual project management

90% of organizations doing projects don't use project management tools due to complexity. Visual Project Management (a simplified CCPM approach) offers simpler reporting and buffer management, helping users become better project managers.

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Complex systems, TOC and the search for inherent simplicity (Encore)

The Cynefin Model assists in choosing the right improvement method, like Theory of Constraints (TOC). TOC is effective for managing complex systems and finding simple, breakthrough solutions, as indicated by the model.

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Fire the consultants to get the green curve and the red curve

The red/green curve is updated to 3.0 (green=stability, red=growth). Conventional consulting's focus on green 1.0 led to failed TOC implementations. A policy buffer promotes employee-driven change and sustainable growth.

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V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc.: A case study

V.I.P. Mortgage grew from 50 to over 260 employees between 2010 and 2012, achieving $1B+ in loan volume using TOC. The TOC solution influenced every system, proving its worth as an organization growth theory.

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Increasing flow into customer´s world

Traditional PUSH methods lead to a long supply chain. Theory of Constraints (TOC) distribution accelerates flow and reduces lead time, but faces challenges with transition, supplier persuasion, and customer communication.

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How to achieve superior performance improvement by integrating constraints management with lean and six sigma: Examples from government, public services and healthcare

Low organizational productivity is caused by poor project performance, multitasking, and unclear priorities, resulting in resource overload and low morale. Integrating Lean, Six Sigma, and Constraints Management can improve processes.

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Turning buffer management on its ear -- Why our project buffers are providing the wrong signals

This session covers improving project management buffer methods for reliability. It explains why current critical chain buffer management can give erroneous signals and details necessary changes to derive and implement better signals.

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Throughput accounting, transfer pricing, and the international fiscal environment

Addressing transfer pricing issues with throughput accounting in a multinational company required a simplified solution: a French cost center was redefined as a profit center to prevent cost allocation.

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Our quest on making TOC the main way of managing the country (opening plenary session)

Nerius applied TOC in the Lithuanian government after being forced to read The Goal. He and friends started a popular blog, then proposed "To be happy people" as a country goal. TOC projects in Guarantee Funds and healthcare were successful.

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Impact of measurements in the process of improvement

The presentation describes measurement problems, where optimization often means cost-cutting, particularly salaries, leading to negative reactions. For the organization, improvement is the ultimate goal.

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Implementation of CCPM in the pharmaceutical industry

Dr. Reddy's implemented Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) starting in 2008 with Goldratt Consulting to manage product development, address project issues like non-availability of resources, and improve due date performance/cycle time.

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Using TOC-TP to convert operational risk assessment into competitive advantage for financial services firms

Learn to use operational risk assessment and the change matrix conflict cloud to identify the root cause of a financial firm's risk profile, challenge assumptions, and align conflict resolution with the firm's value proposition.

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Holistic government transformation management by TOC with proof of concept case study in Miyazaki Prefecture

TOC's systemic thinking can manage government. Facing ineffective management and scandals in Japan, this presentation shows TOC's application, like a case study in Miyazaki Prefecture, to bring more value to taxpayers.

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Can you have it, without having it?

City-wide infrastructure construction in Wroclaw for UEFA Euro 2012 used TOC and CCPM for 13 time-critical, interdependent projects. The main challenge was a lack of trust, which, once established, helped finish projects on time or early.

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The development of TOC applications for the service sector

Alex Knight highlights 9 points where standard TOC applications for manufacturing are not valid or require a different approach in the service environment, emphasizing breakthroughs derived purely from underlying theory.

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Achieving a breakthrough in healthcare

The presentation covers the core problem in healthcare (costs > revenues), criteria for solutions, and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to achieve simultaneous breakthroughs in quality, timeliness, and financial performance.

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5 major marketing mistakes

Five common mistakes: not selecting a target market, measuring the wrong things, focusing on product over outcome, failing to generate leads, and using push marketing instead of pull marketing.

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Finance and measures basics workshop (German)

Workshop on TOC finance and measures. Covers fundamentals, five focusing steps applied to product mix, illustrating throughput, inventory, and operating expense. Includes solving decision-making scenarios with TOC concepts.

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Strategy and tactics basics workshop (German)

Dr. Eli Goldratt's Strategic & Tactics (S&T) tree is a vital TOC thinking process for defining, validating, communicating, and implementing holistic strategies. This workshop introduces S&T trees for communicating changes and addressing disharmony.

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What is the theory of constraints basics workshop (German)

TOC, developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, is a management philosophy that posits complex systems have very few variables (constraints) limiting their goal. Goldratt later defined TOC by one word: 'focus'.

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The thinking processes basics workshop

TOC's Thinking Processes (TP) are problem-solving tools developed by Dr. Goldratt. The workshop overviews TP tools, logic rules, and diagrams (like the Current Reality Tree) used to answer the key questions of change.

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'TOC + lean + six sigma' or TLS. What is it? Is it a threat or an opportunity for TOC?

TLS combines TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma, seeking to integrate the best aspects of each for industrial improvement. The text explores its implications, incompatibilities, case studies, and its role for the TOC movement. Authored by Philip Marris.

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Holistic management in a pharmaceutical company

Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., facing long drug launches and large inventory, adopted holistic management with TOC in 2012. This led to shorter R&D timelines, lower stock, and better staff growth and coordination.

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Extreme makeover - Government Edition - Increasing our Government's capacity to do more Good (plenary session)

Facing an economic crisis, the government struggles with high demand and limited resources. This presentation offers an "extreme makeover" plan with tools to perform vital functions faster, at less cost, and with better quality.

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Q&A: Overcoming the myths that keep government from radically improving and the change agent's guide to radical improvement

Ken compared government processes to "plumbing" with many short, connected pipes across departments, leading to long, highly variable lead times for government services. This highlights the need for system improvement.

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Extreme makeover government: Increasing government’s capacity to do more

Facing an economic crisis and increased demands, government needs an "extreme makeover." This presentation identifies problems and offers tools to help government perform faster, better, and at less cost by focusing on one key area.

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The honeymoon is over – When cost reduction moves into the house of throughput

TeledyneDalsa applied TOC since 2009. This presentation addresses challenges from local cost reductions that negatively impacted TOC benefits. It covers efforts to realign improvements and lessons in gaining system-wide buy-in.

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Managing the long tail problem in distribution and retail

Learn additional Theory of Constraints (TOC) distribution components for complex environments with many SKUs/small customers. Focus on effective implementation without complicating replenishment, aggregation, or creating high inventory.

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The journey starts with chaos: The organizational maturity model for projects management environments

CC implementation objectives in PM focus on complexity beyond time & pushing TOC knowledge. Questions cover organizational maturity/entropy, implementation efforts, and adhering to the suggested stage sequence.

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Journey starts with chaos: Organizational maturity model for projects management environments

A PM maturity model, based on Theory of Constraints (TOC), guides experts in multi-project environments. It uses a framework + methods + tools approach and includes 8 stages to improve process capability and maturity.

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Agile + critical chain = Agile enterprise

A two-phase approach makes agile methods compatible with critical chain project management (CCPM) using TOC thinking and drum-buffer-rope ideas. This allows for lightweight steering of sub-projects, continuous flow, and improved throughput/lead time.

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Godrej Security Solutions: Another Viable Vision from India

Godrej Security Solutions, a 50+ year market leader, implemented TOC across its supply chain. In two years, the company doubled output, nearly tripled profits, and doubled profitability, aiming for a Viable Vision.

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Get rid of feeding buffers

The author suggests eliminating problematic and confusing feeding buffers in the Critical Chain (CC) approach. By estimating merge bias and determining task gating without explicit buffers, more robust CC schedules can be achieved.

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The Project Manifesto

The Project Manifesto covered the problem, the relay-race solution, and key takeaways: thinking backward, avoiding self-inflicted issues, aligning values with behavior, challenging assumptions, and how multitasking drives responsiveness over focus.

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Project and multiproject workshop (German)

This course introduces project management using the Theory of Constraints (TOC), focusing on CCPM scheduling and buffer management for single and multi-project environments. It prepares students for the TOCICO basics CCPM exam.

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The TOC thinking processes workshop (German)

TOC's Thinking Processes (TP) is a codified problem-solving/decision-making approach using tools like the Current Reality Tree. TP logic addresses the key questions of change: why, what, to what, how to cause, and how to sustain.

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Building a decisive competitive edge in the microfinance segment in Mexico

Mas Kapital, a Mexican Microfinance company, adopted the TOC philosophy in 2010 to stabilize operations. They identified loan submission analysis as the major constraint and focused on reducing credit risk and optimizing sales force.

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The 21st century challenge for science education: Assessing scientific reasoning

The failure to transform 21st-century science education, which focuses on higher-order thinking, stems from lacking a good scientific reasoning model and assessment expertise. A new model for scientific reasoning is presented.

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Justice in time: Applying TOC to the law courts system in Israel

The Israeli law court system implemented concepts leading to >40% throughput increase and ~50% reduction in case lead times, improving judicial quality and public trust. Success required meticulous implementation due to system complexity.

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Enhancing the performance of public healthcare systems: Achieving more with existing resources

Israeli hospitals increased throughput (20-40%) and cut lead times (30-50%) by using effective managerial concepts. This enhances performance, cuts waste, and improves care quality with existing resources.

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The link between the S&T trees and the traditional TP analysis: A rigorous approach

The text focuses on building and validating a logically consistent Strategy and Tactics (S&T) tree. This involves linking S&T entities to Thinking Processes (TP) and using 'categories of legitimate reservations' for enhanced logical consistency.

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SRL (self-regulated learning): The inner GPS for life long learning

A training program uses Theory of Constraints (TOC) philosophy to transform teachers into "learning coaches." These coaches mentor students in self-regulation and peer-to-peer teaching to meet modern educational demands.

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Giving back simplicity to business (Releasing management attention capacity by transforming an ERP entirely to the world of TOC)

Plastigomez SA, a TOC company, needed reliable information to manage executive attention, leading them to develop an ERP project using the simple and robust TOC OpenERP system, customized by TOCware Solutions SA.

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Mindsets: How TOC extends Dwek’s original work

Webinar explores Dwek's fixed/growth mindsets and how TOC exposes 'win-win' and 'scarcity' mindsets. It focuses on scarcity's negative impact and how TOC provides a scaffold for developing desired mindsets for better communication/cooperation.

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Solving the pofessional services dilemma

Ballistix's US experience shows their model is viable for sole practitioners. A 12-step plan is provided to replicate their success, including identifying services, designing a value proposition, converting clients, and using marketing strategies.

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Introducing the Superzouf method for service organizations

Long lead times in service processes, often due to step-specific SLAs, cause low throughput & customer satisfaction. Introducing 'Superzouf' (global SLA and reduced WIP) cut lead times by 80%+ and improved customer satisfaction.

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Learning from ONE event

The "Learning from one event" methodology, by Eli Schragenheim and Dr. Avner Passal, investigates single events to identify flawed organizational paradigms, update them, and implement changes.

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Never say I know series 6: The variety dilemma

Product variety includes total offering & end-items within a category. Decisions involve uncertainty, affecting space/cash. Customer value is based on need, status, or esthetics. Dilemmas are discussed, along with variety in fashion/electronics.

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Never say I know series 4: Discussing the merits and negatives of using TDD / IDD

Webinar series No. 4 discusses Eli Goldratt's idea of using money and time together, including value-days and the 'flush' concept for investment assessment, and why these prominent TOC applications have few implementations.

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Never say I know series 3: Managing stock – not always for availability

This presentation covers: strategic commitment to availability; replenish-to-availability (TOC); replenish without commitment; DBM (advantages/limitations); managing clients/suppliers (TVD role); and a full supply chain management overview.

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Never say I know series 5: Discussing the boundaries of CCPM

CCPM boundaries cover key assumptions, how TOC planning/execution fits CCPM, required changes for certain projects, capacity management in multi-projects, and performance measurements in projects.

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White webinar: Learning from experience

White webinars offer new ideas for the TOC BOK. Watch and suggest improvements, and judge its worthiness. The webinar summarizes "Learning from experience," a methodology by Eli Schragenheim and Dr. Avner Passal to learn from unexpected events.

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Implementing the process of high level decision making - A case study

Eli Schragenheim and Vector Consulting Group demonstrate a proposed process using an expanded form of throughput accounting via a case study with JK Files (India) Limited, a company producing files and drills.

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SAP and TOC - A match made in Heaven?

Despite low success rates in IT projects, this paper explores how Theory of Constraints (TOC) and the NBNS/TOC-based 'ValueERP' process, developed by Dr. Alan Barnard, can unlock more value faster from SAP implementations.

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A process to build strategy and tactic trees using a SWOT analysis

A proposed process to build a Strategy and Tactics (S&T) tree starts with a SWOT analysis. The SWOT output sets assumptions for the S&T tree levels, which use designated titles. The S&T output is summarized in a strategy map.

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Turnaround leadership

To turn around a struggling business, a leader needs a lean/TOC hybrid approach, covering haikaku vs. kaizen, and a seven-step transformation from leadership assessment to transition, using the right tools and process.

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Buffer management in context (Encore)

Presentation on buffer management's conceptual origins in TOC for MTO, ETO, and MTA manufacturing and the service sector. It links the concept to Shewhart (1931) and Ohno (1978), discussing its extension for 'lean' developments.

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TOC - The process of on-going improvement?

The presentation details the significance of the TOC five focusing steps, linking them to DBR, CCPM, and MTA. It connects TOC to broader operations management theory (Deming, Ohno) and applies it to complex service environments like healthcare.

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The supply chain solutions of TOC basics workshop

DBR, SDBR, MTA, and replenishment are TOC applications that offer a coherent theoretical development for managing flow in MTO and MTS supply chains. Buffer management (BM) is a key signaling system across these methods.

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12 questions: Standardizing the generic current reality branch

The 12-questions process, evolving from over a decade of TOC TP experience, is proposed as a universal Current Reality Branch (CRB) meta-structure to answer the 6 D’s (Discomforts, Dilemmas, Doubts, Difficulties, Direction, Decisions).

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Developing depth on the management bench: Along with significant growth, management will be an emerging primary constraint

Sustainable growth requires differentiation & new levels of operational performance. Management capacity is the strategic constraint. Companies need to be "Leadership Factories" that develop experienced managers & emerging talent.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Project Management (Critical Chain), TOC+ other methodologies (Agile, AI, DDMRP, Lean, Six Sigma, Cynefin, TRIZ, DDOM, DDAE), software development, velocity-based buffer management

Velocity-based buffer management (VBBM): A new buffer management practice to maximize the flow of the system in complex (as defined by the Cynefin Framework) environments

To address gaps in Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) in complex environments like software development, "Velocity-based buffer management" (VBBM) was developed. The presentation shares experimental knowledge on performing VBBM.

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Unlocking the secrets of critical chain success and sustainability

Workshop focuses on preventing failure and ensuring long-term sustainability in critical chain and TOC implementations. Key areas: preparatory steps, S&T trees, cultural change, and three simple questions for phenomenal success.

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TOC demand-pull saves Colovos from liquidation

Colovos, rejected by banks for defaulting, had a cash shortage due to inventory tie-up. A turnaround plan reduced inventory by over 50% ($3M from $6.1M), releasing cash and securing refinancing despite initial bank reluctance.

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Critical chain: Adding the 3rd dimension upgrade workshop

Project management techniques evolved from the Gantt chart (1920s) to the critical path concept (1930s) and PERT (1950s). Computer use grew in the 1960s, leading to software tools. The critical chain technique was introduced in 1997.

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TOC tools in early years: How to teach TOC tools to children who can't write

We teach TOC thinking processes (TP) to young children (age 5-9) using a package that develops natural abilities for smart thinking and wise decisions, challenging the idea that smartness training must wait for reading/writing.

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Two types of clouds - Session one: Didactic arguments and local / global clouds

Session 2 of the presentation examines dialectic and didactic review, local/global clouds, Machiavelli and the change matrix, security/satisfaction, general forms, and self-interest/common-interest, applying DBR and throughput accounting.

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Two types of clouds - Session two: Didactic arguments and local / global clouds

Session 2 reviews dialectic/didactic topics, local/global clouds, Machiavelli's change matrix, security/satisfaction, and self/common-interest. It applies drum buffer rope and throughput accounting to solve a local-to-local cloud as local-global.

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Sourcing – An unresolved issue

B2B collaboration is hard due to adversarial goals. A proposed tech tool allows clients and suppliers to share structured info, fostering collaboration without compromising goals, leading to greater effectiveness and supply chain improvement.

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Work flow prioritization - Cost-effective on-time delivery performance

Webinar on using properly located and sized time buffers to increase work flow visibility and prioritization, leading to more cost-effective use of capacity and improved on-time delivery.

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TOC for inventory management - Overview

Webinar on improving availability, reducing out-of-stocks, and increasing inventory turns using properly located and sized inventory buffers.

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TOC for inventory management - Buffer sizing exercise

This webinar shows the TOC inventory management solution using properly located and sized inventory buffers. This closed-loop process uses TOC replenishment principles to reduce out-of-stock conditions and improve inventory turns.

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Seasonality strategy: Deep and narrow

Seasonal sales offer opportunities but carry supply chain risks due to long lead times vs. short peaks. The "Deep and Narrow" strategy is proposed to boost best-seller availability and mitigate overstocking risks from slow-moving items.

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Why a decisive competitive edge behaves like a new technology?

The text explains why customers might not immediately benefit from decisive competitive edge (DCE) solutions (like Reliability vs. Inventory Turns in B2B supply). It recommends using Rogers' Innovation Curve and N&SQ to enhance sales presentations.

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TLS puts patients first in the emergency department

DRMC reduced patients leaving without treatment (LWOT) by 77%, cutting arrival-to-MSE time by 63%, and increasing ED capacity by 30%. This potentially recaptured over $2M in revenue charges.

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Project planning using Little's Law.

This paper discusses applying Little's Law and Kanban statistics to project planning. It covers calculating average lead time, relating it to project delivery time, and managing the inherent uncertainty in project execution.

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Modern TOC distribution or everything you wanted to know about TOC distribution, but were afraid to ask

This workshop compiles a decade of TOC distribution knowledge, covering topics like setting and balancing buffers, frequency x lead time, DBM, adapting to various supply chain situations, seasonalities, life cycle modeling, and product freshness.

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Real TOC: Why successful TOC implementations fail, fade or revert and what to do about it

Many successful TOC implementations disengage or fade, pointing to a systemic cause preventing POOGI from taking root, leading to diminishing returns. This presentation explores the cause and offers a solution/process to prevent this.

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Modern TOC distribution & retail

Exploring more aspects of the TOC distribution & retail solution, expanding on the TOCICO 2014 presentation. Topics include: essentials, supplying, fashion, life cycle, DBM implementation, and pricing.

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Avenues of change

A broad exploration of the 3 change methods used in TOC to transform organizations. The interrelations and applicability of each method will be discussed, along with expected behaviors in terms of salability and specificity.

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Introduction to strategy & tactic: The theory of constraints way

The Theory of Constraints reduces decision errors (commission, omission, repetition) by focusing on two steps suggested by Dr. Goldratt: confronting inconsistencies and questioning fundamental assumptions.

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The bottleneck is always at the top of the bottle: How to increase productivity (in public & private sector) by improving happiness and harmony

Theory of Constraints (TOC) reduces decision mistakes. Dr. Goldratt advises facing inconsistencies (Step 1) and challenging assumptions (Step 2). Dr. Barnard’s paper shares new TOC Thinking Process (TP) analysis findings from 15+ Odyssey Programs.

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Extending the critical chain project management body of knowledge to research and development using the lean six-sigma model or how lean six sigma can help when applying CCPM to uncertain projects

The presentation shows that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has similarities with Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) in uncertain projects, and LSS tools can apply CCPM in this area. LSS is useful in resolving conflicts in uncertain fields.

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Decision making in non-internal constraint organizations and why it is difficult to gain the true support of accounting and finance professionals in TOC implementations

Throughput Accounting (TA) often uses T/constraint time (T/CU) for product mix decisions with internal constraints. This session explores how TA can address decision-making in businesses without internal constraints, showing TA's superiority.

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Pulling TOC step 0: How to overcome fear of moving (and staying) on TOC

TOC is slowly accepted; advocates push knowledge, leading to underachieved results and backsliding to cost world. The objective is to share a generic mechanism using a "new left edge" to pull stakeholders to buy-in and enhance implementation.

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Investing with TOC (Part 2)

TOC Equity Partners acquired Hawkeye Engine Services, increasing its value 30X in 18 months using TOC. The goal is to spread TOC by buying conventional companies, making them profitable, and selling for profit.

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UNIVERSE BEYOND THE EARTH: Standing on shoulders of the giant (replenishment solution)

TOC replenishment solutions often focus on availability, but the author created additional value by helping end customers (e.g., farmers) improve overall profit, going beyond product sales. This method is now a generic process.

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Building unique offers for end buyers in engineering products environment

A presentation details a process for building unique offers for end buyers in a MTA environment, as typical TOC implementation focuses on resellers. The presenter's process analyzes end buyers and develops offers, even for commodity products.

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TOC and agile software development projects

Agile software development incorporates principles and practices from critical chain, drum buffer rope, throughput accounting, and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) replenishment solution.

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A method for evaluating the creativity of comic strips

A Linkography approach evaluates comic strip creativity by measuring the diversity of links distribution, confirmed by indicators AD (average distance between cluster centers) and CV (coefficient of variance of links) in two studies.

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Lessons for production management for MTO using G-Sim simulator: How-to upgrade workshop

The workshop re-introduces the Goldratt Simulator (GSim), developed by Eli Schragenheim, demonstrating its use for transferring updated Theory of Constraints (TOC) knowledge to manage Make-To-Order (MTO) production and operations.

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TOC thinking processes – TP basics

TOC (Theory of Constraints) Thinking Processes (TP) are tools by Eli Goldratt to systematically develop and communicate reasoning for improvement, structured in five groups: Mindset, Current Reality, Future Reality, Transition, and POOGI.

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Managing systems - Part 3: Managing stocks - Application of the solution for MTA (make-to-availability) and MTIA (make-to-internal-availability)

Oded will detail "focused flow" using stock buffers for the TOC solution in the production environment, which transitions from make-to-stock to make-to-availability.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Advanced, To Classify, Educational, TOCICO Webinar Series, webinar, Jan. 31st

Managing systems - Part 2: Managing processes though a combination of time buffers and stock buffers - Application of the solution for MTO (Make-to-order)

Managing the Theory of Constraints (TOC) Way is "focused flow." The TOC breakthrough approach uses the concept of buffers for planning and controlling execution, with time buffers demonstrated on the TOC solution for Make-to-Order (MTO).

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Managing systems - Part 1: Structuring system analysis and solution development through the U-shape

TOC employs a unique, structured method for system analysis and solution development. The improvement journey uses Thinking Processes and their interrelationships, displayed on the U-Shape graphic, which also records solutions.

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What I learned about leadership from my dog

Improving leadership (the "farmer") nurtures better culture ("soil") for growth. Two models are mentioned: gap-focused attribute and self-awareness (adapting style, where dogs give instant feedback). Trust is key.

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TOCICO resources at your service: Using, sharing, and developing the TOC body of knowledge

TOCICO membership offers key resources to advance the Theory of Constraints body of knowledge, including a website, presentation/webinar database, portals (Basics of TOC, Project Mgmt, etc.), white papers, a book list, and a journal article database.

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Level 1 basics workshop: TOC in government: Nuts and bolts of launching and sustaining an enterprise TOC process improvement effort

A 3-part workshop by the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) will share details of their new Theory of Constraints based operational excellence initiative called the SUCCESS Framework, featuring GOMB and TOC experts.

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Level 3 basics workshop: Theory to practice in a social service environment

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) enables organizations to achieve more with less. A new TOC-based operational excellence process was created by the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budgeting and TOC experts.

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Level 2 basics workshop: TOC in government: Theory to practice in a processing or resource environment

A new Theory of Constraints (TOC)-based process, developed by Utah's Governor's Office and experts, is designed to help government agencies improve efficiency, similar to how TOC helps for-profit organizations boost profitability.

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Pilots the TOC way: Navigating the change

TOC projects face high resistance due to significant changes & risk perception, often failing to meet goals. This presentation explores why and proposes TOC-style pilots, guided by a two-level S&T, as the solution for ongoing change management.

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Using TOC to develop management skills in teachers serving vulnerable communities

Through the FMER Grant Program, using TOC has helped teachers develop skills and leadership to create and implement successful projects that benefit their schools.

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Creating a holistic shipbuilding operation

Japanese shipbuilding, pressured by South Korea and China on cost, shifted from cost-down to a new approach. They implemented CCPM in ship design, reducing lead time by up to 67%. Now, they are spreading TOC holistically.

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Sorting out organizational conflicts through organizational interest conflict cloud transferred into a series of dilemma clouds

Workshop on resolving organizational conflicts among influential stakeholders. Learn to analyze interest conflict clouds, transfer them into internal dilemma clouds, and use techniques for mediation, focusing on finding common objectives (A).

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Understanding systems and conflicts through clouds - Part 3: Challenges of the cloud consolidation process; working with assumptions

Analyzing systems involves cloud consolidation to address core problems. Jelena will discuss logical cloud consolidation and the critical role of assumptions, offering practical ideas for working with them.

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Understanding systems and conflicts through clouds - Part 2: 10 criteria to qualify a statement as an UDE; typical mistakes of constructing UDE clouds

UDEs are essential for analyzing system problems and developing market value offers. Proper construction of UDE clouds is critical. Jelena will review UDE qualification criteria and common mistakes in UDE Cloud construction.

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Understanding systems and conflicts through clouds - Part 1: Reasons and triggers for different cloud types; sequence of constructing; typical mistakes

Cloud structures are unique and differ based on use, triggers, and construction sequence. Jelena will cover typical mistakes to ensure clouds provide a proper understanding of problems for solution-finding.

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Back to basics: The power of POOGI

POOGI implementation, beginning at management, found 40k to 60k hidden battery capacity. POOGI Junior, led by middle management, revealed 18% additional capacity. Baby POOGI, at operational levels, is producing cultural change.

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Fostering on-going improvement in government operations

Mr. Fox will share lessons learned from TOC improvement projects in Utah, Hawaii, and Texas state governments. The presentation focuses on common challenges, a simplified TOC model for a "snowball effect," and project results.

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How-to upgrade workshop: TLS-Breakthrough of just another tool?

TLS's mixed success stems from inconsistent usage and varied perspectives (TOC, Lean, Six Sigma) which are insufficient. To unlock its power, organizations must define improvement goals, focus areas, and success metrics.

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TLS - Breakthrough or just another tool?

Breakthroughs are managerial or technological (e.g., Ford, Ohno, electricity, Internet). Timeless Lean System (TLS) is considered a breakthrough when implemented via a Throughput Operating Strategy (TOS).

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Simplifying the simplicity: Application of TOC in a NGO

MarketPlace: Handwork of India,' a US NGO started in 1980 to employ poor women in India, adopted simplified TOC solutions to combat rising inventory costs, improving supply chain performance and increasing employment.

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Delivering value - Removing business constraints for growth

Exceptional value removes significant customer limitations. Focus on understanding value first, not competition. Value creation generates competitive assets: paradigm shift, leadership, unique processes, and scale benefits.

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Bottom-up implementation of multi-project CCPM -Case study of Mazda, Japan

Study of bottom-up multi-project CCPM implementation at Mazda, examining why Japanese companies prefer this approach over top-down. The author seeks the key factor for successful CCPM introduction to Japanese companies.

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KANBAN + CCPM CCPM 2.0: Simpler, better, scalable

Gantt Charts lead to inconsistent project results & inhibit planning/execution. Sanjeev Gupta of Realization Technologies will present workstream-based project management as a simpler, better alternative.

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Basics workshop: TOC project and multi-project management

Intro to Project Management the TOC way. Discusses project nature, tasks, interdependency, variability, and core conflict. Introduces Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) scheduling and buffer management. Prepares for the TOCICO Basics CCPM exam.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Educational, Beginner, Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), Finance & Measures (Throughput Accounting/Economics), Project Management (Critical Chain), Management Consulting, Professional Training & Coaching, Information Technology & Services

Applying TOC paradigms to your life

Final lecture shows how to apply TOC solutions (Physical Process Flows, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sales/Marketing, Finance, Human Behavior, Thinking Processes) to life, concluding with abstract philosophy.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Project Management (Critical Chain)

Resource loading in multi-project environments: An algorithmic approach and a surprise benefit from the resource bench

Overloaded resources cause poor multi-tasking in projects. This paper offers a simple algorithm that acts as a 'good enough' indicator to help management decide on starting new projects or delaying active ones.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Educational, Beginner, Management Consulting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Services

Why TOC says that companies on the red curve should hire more managers

Management attention is often the most limited resource. For growing companies, thinking process tools like the 5 focusing steps and conflict cloud injections suggest that the company should hire more managers.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Marketing & Advertising, Retail, Consumer Goods

Does merchandising improve or hurt store performance?

Presentation on retail TOC body of knowledge, based on a Goldratt Consulting implementation in India. It addresses how to treat slow-performing stores and whether the cause is traffic or merchandising.

All Products, Membership, Process of Ongoing Improvement (Focusing Steps), Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Educational, Beginner, Hospital & Health Care

Healthcare’s “adaptive design” and TOC

Adaptive Design, inspired by Toyota's problem-solving DNA, uses the scientific method (A3) for healthcare improvement. The argument is that Adaptive Design's benefits can be adopted without conflicting with fundamental TOC principles.

All Products, Membership, To Classify, Educational, Beginner, Project Management (Critical Chain)

Criticality - The key to resource management and decisions in critical chain

Presentation on resource management and critical chain. It addresses key issues, flawed assumptions of most penetrating chains, and introduces a model of task criticality and the use of criticality load to availability for capacity assessment.

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In)

Breaking the code with executives - A key to improved external and internal sales

A consultant shares models and simple steps, based on 28 years of experience, for communicating TOC and quality-based solutions to various organizations to gain access, close sales, and maintain internal alignment.

All Products, Membership, Thinking Processes (CRT, Goal Tree, FRT, Evaporating Cloud, PrT, TrT, ATT, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Workshop

What’s in the banana – How to write better cause and effect

Workshop teaches creating a "Skeleton" framework for a branch to identify and clarify assumptions and write better branches immediately. Participants use a newspaper article example to identify root cause, effect, and connections.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Sales (Resistance to Change, Buy In), Distribution/Supply Chain Logistics (Replenishment), Workshop, Marketing (Unrefusable Offer), Production/Operations (DBR, S-DBR), Project Management (Critical Chain)

Upgrade workshop: How to implement TOC successfully (What is not in the literature)

This workshop identifies missing ingredients—undocumented and poorly understood requirements—essential for successful TOC implementation, addressing why teams fail or take too long, and providing new knowledge from 20 years of global experience.

All Products, Membership, Strategy (S&T), Case Study, Advanced, To Classify

Improving global healthcare with the theory of constraints

Presentation addresses global healthcare struggles (demand, costs, slow system management) by answering: 1. Need for change (expenditure trends); 2. What to change (common core cloud); 3. What to change to (TOC approach, S&T tree, results).

All Products, Membership, Case Study, Advanced, To Classify, Workshop, Uncategorized

Level 3 basics workshop: Healthcare: Gaining agreement to implement TOC in healthcare-The practical approaches to stakeholder engagement in a healthcare environment

This session will cover introducing the approach to new hospitals, the dos and don'ts of working in this area, sharing implementation experiences from an experienced CEO, and addressing unanswered questions from the three workshops.