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What to Change to
The Array of Service Offerings
Other Service Offerings
How to Implement the Change
Summary
References
About the Authors
31 Viable Vision for Health Care Systems Gary Wadhwa
Introduction
The Tools for Improvement
Undesirable Effects of the Current Health Care System
Defining the Goal of the Health Care System
Improving Quality and Quantity of Patient Flow through Health Systems
Thinking Processes for Identifying Root Cause of Physical Constraints to the Flow of Patients
Throughput Accounting for Performance Measurement and Decision Making in Health Care
Strategy and Tactic Tree to Implement and Achieve the Viable Vision
A Case Study of VV Success
General Discussion
References
About the Author
Appendix A: Strategy and Tactic Tree for Viable Vision
Addendum: Excerpt from the Book Vision for Successful Dental Practice by Gerry Kendall and Gary Wadhwa
32 TOC for Large-Scale Healthcare Systems Julie Wright
Introduction
Why Change
What to Change
What to Change to
How to Cause the Change
The Process of Ongoing Improvement
Summary
Proof of Concept
References
About the Author
Section VIII TOC in Complex Environments
33 Theory of Constraints in Complex Organizations James R. Holt and Lynn H. Boyd
Overview
Definition of Complexity
Major Problems with Complex Organizations
The Direction of the Solution
Additional Understanding of Complex Organizations
Finding an Injection
Breakthrough Injection
A Breakthrough Injection
A Breakthrough Injection Is Critical, but It Is Rarely Sufficient
Challenge of the Future
Summary
References
About the Authors
34 Applications of Strategy and Tactics Trees in Organizations Lisa A. Ferguson, PhD
Introduction
On Becoming an Ever-Flourishing Organization
The Basic Structure of an S&T Tree
The Retailer S&T Tree
Details Regarding the Structure of an S&T Tree
Key Concepts Regarding Creation of S&T Trees
The Other Four Generic VV S&T Trees
Comparison of S&T Tree to Key Literature on Strategy
Execution of the S&T Tree
Summary and Discussion
References
About the Author
35 Complex Environments Daniel P. Walsh
Introduction
Brief Background
Guiding Strategies
Throughput Accounting
A Holistic View
Tools Selection
Defining the System
Applications
Summary and Discussion
References
About the Author
36 Combining Lean, Six Sigma, and the Theory of Constraints to Achieve Breakthrough Performance AGI-Goldratt Institute
Introduction
Lean
Six Sigma
Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Discords that can Block the Effective Integration of TOC and Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Work Behaviors
Material Release
Replenishment System
TOCLSS—Fully Integrated TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma
References
About the Author
37 Using TOC in Complex Systems John Covington
Introduction
We Need More Sucker Rods!
Have You Really Defined the System?
Where is the Constraint in Disciple Making?
Summary
Reference
About the Author
38 Theory of Constraints for Personal Productivity/Dilemmas James F. Cox III and John G. Schleier, Jr.
Introduction: A Status Report
Resolving Chronic Conflicts and Developing Win-Win Solutions
Personal Productivity Dilemma—Where to Spend Your Time?
Personal Productivity—Establishing Goals, Strategies, Objectives, Action Plans, and Performance Measures
What to Change—How Do You Currently Use Your Time?
Developing a Detailed Implementation Plan to Accomplish Your Goals and Objectives
Using the Thought Processes to Achieve Life Goals
Summary
References
About the Authors
Selected Bibliography of Eliyahu M. Goldratt James F. Cox III and John G. Schleier, Jr
Books
Theory of Constraints Journal Articles
Journal/Magazine Articles