29 - Theory of Constraints in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

29 - Theory of Constraints in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages : 23
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ISBN-10 : 9780071739009
ISBN-13 : 0071739009
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Book Synopsis 29 - Theory of Constraints in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services by : John Ricketts

Download or read book 29 - Theory of Constraints in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services written by John Ricketts and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-04-08 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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


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