About this Presentation
In the last TOCICO we have presented the proof of concept (POC) results we have achieved in the Toshiba solution (reduction of production LT by 40% in 5 months). This year, we would like to present the huge result of 6 months’ full company-wide implementation. In this presentation, the speakers will show how Toshiba Solution has achieved amazing result which broke old wrong behavior trends of years (end of period behavior) and how Toshiba Solution has achieved a record performance. In the full implementation, we have worked not only with the top management team and the production team, but also with sales teams who came from three different business units to overcome the traditional silo mentality in the company. A major achievement for the TOC world was achieved when based on the wonderful results in Toshiba Solution, Toshiba Solution has been considering to distribute TOC knowledge and tools not only in other Toshiba’s companies but also to its suppliers and clients. We will show how a successful implementation generates multiplayers that can really make TOC the main way.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Implementing a new system often faces resistance from employees due to old habits and lack of trust in the new procedures.
The success of implementing a new system is largely dependent on clear procedures, dynamic measurements, and a leader of changes.
Change management is a crucial aspect of implementing a new system and requires addressing employee resistance and training them to work with the new system.
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Eckman
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.