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The definitive guide to the theory of constraints

In this authoritative volume, the world's top Theory of Constraints (TOC) experts reveal how to implement the ground-breaking management and improvement methodology developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Theory of Constraints Handbook offers an in-depth examination of this revolutionary concept of bringing about global organization performance improvement by focusing on a few leverage points of the system. Clear explanations supplemented by examples and case studies define how the theory works, why it works, what issues are resolved, and what benefits accrue, and demonstrate how TOC can be applied to different industries and situations.

Theory of Constraints Handbook covers:

Critical Chain Project Management for realizing major improvements in delivering projects on time, to specification, and within budget
Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR), Buffer Management, and distribution for maximizing throughput and minimizing flow time
Performance measures for applying Throughput Accounting to improve organizational performance
Strategy, marketing, and sales techniques designed to increase sales closing rates and Throughput
Thinking Processes for simple and complex environments
TOC methods to ensure that services actions support escalating demand for services while retaining financial viability
Integrating the TOC Thinking Processes, the Strategy and Tactic Tree, TOC measurements, the Five Focusing Steps of TOC, and Six Sigma as a system of tools for sustainable improvement

John Schleier – författare

Theory of Constraints Handbook