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Theory of Constraints (ToC) Articles
Multi-Tasking: Why Projects Take so Long by Kevin Fox, Jul 2007
"In many companies the impact of multi-tasking is obscured by the fact that in spite of its prevalence most projects still finish on time. While this reliability is nice, it masks the even more significant opportunity to cut project durations substantially. If projects are being delivered on or close to schedule, and multi-tasking is occurring, it can only mean that the task estimates used in the plan are significantly inflated."
Big Brand Retailing Story by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Dec 2006
"I concluded that once we implement the TOC replenishment mechanism we
should start the season with just one month of inventory and use the first 2 or 3 weeks to get real knowledge of what is moving and what is not and based
on that we will replenish to the central warehouse. Of course we will have to teach the suppliers to work with much smaller batches..."
Scheduling UI Design with Critical Chain Project Management by David J. Anderson, Oct 2004
"This article will show you how to establish the UI Design group as the system constraint (CCR) and to use it as the synchronizer for program management of a multi-project Agile software development organization. Critical Chain regulates the flow of value in the system."
An Application of the Theory of Constraints by J. Gregory Bushong and John C. Talbott, Apr 1999
"Like the Daufel brothers, owners or managers of small businesses normally have an intuitive feel for which products are more profitable. Often a simple constraint analysis will allow them to quantify their intuitive feel and make precise adjustments. CPAs that service small businesses can help their clients become more profitable by assisting them with the analysis."
Critical Chain - chapter 11 by Dr. Eliayhu Goldratt, Apr 1997
from Critical Chain. "This is probably the most daring assumption of TOC. One of its foundations is that whenever we witness a conflict, it is a clear indication that someone has made a faulty assumption, a faulty assumption that can be corrected, and by doing so the conflict removed. What do you think about it?"
Applying Theory of Constraints Principles and Lean Thinking at the Marine Corps Maintenance Center by Mandyam Srinivasan, Darren Jones and Alex Miller, Jan 0005
"The principles in Theory of Constraints can be used in conjunction with Lean thinking to leverage even more benefits for the enterprise. Like Theory of Constraints, Lean thinking is a means of enabling a growth strategy."
How To Compare Six Sigma, Lean and the Theory of Constraints by Dave Nave, Jan 0003
"When you are working through the apparent conflicting claims of performance
improvement programs, my advice is to concentrate on the primary and secondary effects of their philosophies. Once the values of a specific improvement program are identified, the comparison of those values with the values of the organization can make the method of selection easier, if not obvious."
Theory of Constraints by Sid Sytsma, Nov 0002
"Most individuals will readily see the use for the Theory of Constraints in the improvement of production scheduling or in improving manufacturing. This is simply incorrect. Although it is true that the Theory of Constraints provides us with simple examples in the manufacturing environment, TOC is truly applicable to any process in any organization."
Critical Chain Scheduling and Buffer Management by Frank Patrick, Nov 0002
"The approach to project management known as "Critical Chain Scheduling and Buffer Management" provides mechanisms to allow a "whole system" view of projects."