Theory of Constraints

Theory of Constraints

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Theory of Constraints walks you through the crucial stages of a continuous program: the five steps of focusing; the process of change; how to prove effect-cause-effect; and how to invent simple solutions to complex problems. Equally important, the author reveals the devastating impact that an organization's psychology can have on the process of improvements. Theory of Cons...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published January 1st 1999 by North River Press (first published June 1st 1990)
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Jason
I really struggled finishing this book. The topic and theory of constraints was interesting; however, I found the sentences to contradict themselves often and things to be generally unclear. The section about the history of science which was used to provide more authority to the management theory being promoted was completely unnecessary and I believe inaccurate.

I know try to use the principles put forth in the theory of constraints and have found them immensely helpful in organizing thoughts an...more
Ron
This is another difficult yet enlightening read. A paradigm shift from thinking that inventory is good and long runs of a product (i.e. lack of turns) is efficient. Made my bookkeeping classes become unimportant, and detrimental in todays manufacturing processes.
Coen
The book is dictated and typed out, which is apparent from the lack of structure in it. It is mostly a marketing thing about why theory of constraints is so great. Better not buy this one, but start with 'the goal' or a course in Theory of Constraints.
Glenn Burnside
A good complement to The Goal, but assumed you've already read that one. Some parts read like a sales pitch for the Goldratt Institute. Thought provoking. Me very time I read Goldratt I find something new I can apply at work - so I keep reading.
Julie
Not my favorite Goldratt book, but a good synthesis of the concepts of his other books.
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Eli Goldratt is an educator, author, scientist, philosopher, and business leader. But he is, first and foremost, a thinker who provokes others to think. Often characterized as unconventional, stimulating, and "a slayer of sacred cows," Dr. Goldratt exhorts his audience to examine and reassess their business practices with a fresh, new vision.

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