Goldratt's Theory of Constraints: A Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement

by H. William Dettmer

Organizations live or die as systems not processes. Their success or failure is a function of how well the different component processes interact with one another. Real quality improvement isn't possible without the knowledge that comes from an understanding of the theory of knowledge, knowledge of variation, an understanding of psychology, and appreciation for systems. Goldratt's Theory of Constraints addresses best-selling author Eli Goldratt's unique approach to dramatically improving corporate performance, found throughout his books, The Goal (North River, 1992) and It's Not Luck (North River, 1994). This book thoroughly explains the theory of constraints, as well as detailing for the reader exactly how to problem solve using TOC.

Genres: Business, Management, Nonfiction, Russia

378 pages, Hardcover

First published March 13, 1997

Reviews

[John Hilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very different than a typical book by Goldratt. More like a textbook and sometimes you have to wade through it. But it is very practical and a great way to systematically learn about the theories propounded in the The Goal and It's Not Luck

[Bjoern Rochel]

Abandoned this one in favor of the new edition "The logical thinking process"

[Igor Tkachenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a great book for newcomers in thinking processes. But I'm not fully agree that we should describe a system with boundaries.

[Katerina Molchanova · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would suggest the author not overcomplicating things. His overthinking led to points where he contradicts himself in different parts of the book.
And it's also obvious that the author came from an academic, not from the practical application of TOC.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly explains the how-to's of the Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes.

[Brian Sheets · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book discussing the theory of constraints. Can be well-used in manuafcturing environments or adapted to business process re-engineering.

[Steve Coscia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed and well-explained methodology for minimizing system and process bottlenecks. This book has served me well.

[Ilnur Miftakhov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Давно искал подобное. Книга довольно узкоспециальная. Для фанатиков системного мышления. Крайне рациональная и адекватная теория, отлично дисциплинирует мысль. Просто песня для тех, кто работает над развитием/изменением систем.

Книга огромная – больше 400 страниц четкого методичного текста со схемами. Займёт почетное место на полке, буду возвращаться иногда за инструментами.

[Srinivas]

One of my first book, read as the company I joined was working on developing software products based on Theory of constraints. How simple is common sense and how difficult it is use the same when there is a big work flow. Must read for every one