Theory of Constraints Handbook (pdf)

Description

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.  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

• • 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