Theory of Constraints Handbook - James Cox Iii [9]
Categories of Activities
Flows in Complex Organizations
Flow Control with Critical Chain
A Breakthrough Injection
The Definition of the Common Simple Measure
Using TDD: An Example
A Closer Look at the Distribution Department
Units to Which TDD Applies: Degree of Impact on Throughput
Alternatives for When TDD Does Not Seem to Fit
Inventory Dollar Days
Summary of Measures
Focusing for Balance (and Changing the Culture of the Company)
The Usefulness of Dollar Day Measures in General
A Breakthrough Injection Is Critical, but It Is Rarely Sufficient
Tools for Resolution
Controlled Resource Allocation
Challenge of the Future
The Value of Everyone Measured by the Same Simple Measures
Leadership Certification
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 Top of the VV S&T Trees
The Retailer S&T Tree
Level 2 of the Retailer S&T Tree
Overview of Level 2 of VV S&T Trees
Level 3 of the Retailer S&T Tree
General Overview of the VV S&T Tree Structure
Levels 4 and 5 of the Retailer S&T Tree
Need for Lower Levels of an S&T Tree
Details Regarding the Structure of an S&T Tree
Key Concepts Regarding Creation of S&T Trees
How the S&T Tree Relates to Other Thinking Process Tools of TOC
The Other Four Generic VV S&T Trees
Consumer Goods (CG) S&T Tree
Reliable Rapid Response S&T Tree
Projects S&T Tree
Comparison of RRR and Project S&T Trees
Pay per Click S&T Tree
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
Categories of Variability
Tools Selection
A Closer Look at Variability
Different Tools for Different Types of Variability
Defining the System
The TOC Approach
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!
Introduction
Some History and What We Learned
What Change was Needed
How to Cause the Change
What We Did to Implement the Change
“Oh Canada”
Results after Six Months
Have You Really Defined the System?
Introduction
What Do We Need To Change?
What Do We Change To?
How Do We Cause the Change?
Results
Where is the Constraint in Disciple Making?
Introduction
The Analysis
Results after Two Years
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
Background: Father-Son Dilemmas
Personal Productivity Dilemma—Where to Spend Your Time?
A Review of Constructing the Evaporating Clouds
College Student Dilemma (Undergraduate)
EC of the Classic Dilemma of White-Collar Burnout
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 Buffer Management to Increase Your Effectiveness
Using the Thought Processes to Achieve Life Goals
Sheila’s Story
Personal Productivity
Sheila’s Epilogue
Our Epilogue on Sheila
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