About this Presentation
The subject today – understanding the gap theory and practice. TOC has developed over the years layer by layer; the concepts of flow being implemented in more and more fields, catching the attention of more and more people globally; bringing more and more growth and stability to all kinds of companies all over the world. But still we have a mystery… In so many cases the results of TOC projects are mindboggling (you will see some examples today). But at the same time, other TOC projects around the world do not deliver the expected results. Why? This gap is created due to the huge difference between Theoretical and Practical TOC. The core problem is that too many TOC practitioners try to impose a one (TOC) solution fits all approach, and use the theoretical solution as is. Reality is dynamic and conditions/assumptions change. There is no one solution that fits all. It is important to deeply understand the TOC concepts and know how to make the necessary adjustments to cope with the uniqueness of each challenge. Today I will show how the theoretical make-to-order (MTO) solution (as an example) does NOT work in specific MTO environments (although it might at first be considered suitable).
What Will You Learn
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Instructor(s)
Dinur Yanivand
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Dr Gary Wadhwa
Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.