About this Presentation
Critical Chain (CCPM) software has evolved, providing a much fuller Business Solution. Leveraging Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning; providing real time Intelligence, at the Project, Portfolio and now at the Enterprise level. Connectivity via the Cloud, interfacing with other software solutions and databases using API’s (Application Programing Interfaces) is now available. As innovative and powerful as CCPM was, focusing on planning and scheduling, it did not address the very important element of cost. Perhaps this omission along with the required rigor in planning, limited CCPM from a wider acceptance. Since then, the CCPM software solutions that were developed have addressed these limitations and have significantly contributed to a much wider acceptance of CCPM. Now, Exepron, building on the shoulders of giants and leveraging the advancement of technology has developed a powerful, CCPM based business solution. Attendees will see the thinking behind this evolutionary approach and a live demonstration of the software.
What Will You Learn
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Exopron is a project management tool that uses critical chain project management (CCPM) principles.
Exopron's early warning system uses an eight-variable algorithm to provide accurate predictions about project completion.
Exopron allows integration with other software programs via APIs and provides real-time data access and intuitive dashboard navigation.
Instructor(s)
John Thompson
John Thompson, co-founder of Exepron, a premier cloud-based Enterprise Scheduling and Project Portfolio Application, boasts over 30 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints, including Critical Chain Project Management, Production, Distribution, Strategy and tactics, and Throughput Accounting. A Certified Associate of Dr. Eli Goldratt and two-time TOC International Certification Organization Board Chairman, he has been instrumental in setting global standards in the field. Beyond Exepron, John heads Global Focus, LLC, a top-tier consultancy known for fostering business growth and turnarounds, with a portfolio spanning industries from Aerospace to Heavy Steel Fabrication. A BSc (Hon) in Forest Engineering alumnus from the University of Stellenbosch, RSA, John has served on numerous boards, including the TOCICO Board for 12 years and the Louisiana Export Council since 2009. His dedication to excellence and organizational success is unparalleled.
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.