About this Presentation
Robert Richards of Stottier Henke describes working on the project management software and modifying it to include critical chain. This software is used by NASA for refurbishing the space craft for example. He describes the problem of adding pseudo-critical chain features that are problematic. Hilbert then describes the purpose of the presentation as to get feedback from TOC experts instead of telling you what we did.
What Will You Learn
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Stotler-Henke, an artificial intelligence software company, has been working on scheduling project management software for over ten years, specializing in complex operations for highly resource-constrained environments.
The speaker highlighted the need for software tools that can handle short duration tasks, multiple shifts, and real-time buffer management across multiple projects.
The importance of presentation in conveying ideas is emphasized, especially in complex fields like project management and scheduling.
Instructor(s)
Robert Richards
Robert Richards, Ph.D. is a Principal Scientist and Head of Strategy at Stottler Henke. Robert Richards received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Richards is managing and has managed multiple projects for both commercial and government clients, including various intelligent scheduling implementations leveraging Stottler Henke’s Aurora AI-based intelligent scheduling and project management software. Dr. Richards is the Principal Scientist and manager of Stottler Henke’s General Dynamics Electric Boat project for scheduling submarine construction. Dr. Richards also lead the project for adapting Aurora to optimize processes at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Dr. Richards established and manages the Siemens relationship which incorporates Stottler Henke’s Aurora intelligent scheduling software into Siemens IPP&E Xcelerator product. Dr. Richards has also worked on and continues to work on various projects spanning a wide range of research and application area interests, including training system development; applying artificial intelligence techniques; and decision support tool development for life critical situations. Dr. Richards has publications in all of these domains.
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.