Theory of Constraints Handbook

by James F. Cox III (Editor), John G. Schleier Jr. (Editor)

The definitive guide to the theory of constraints

In this authoritative volume, the world's top Theory of Constraints (TOC) experts reveal how to implement the ground-breaking management and improvement methodology developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. "Theory of Constraints Handbook" offers an in-depth examination of this revolutionary concept of bringing about global organization performance improvement by focusing on a few leverage points of the system. Clear explanations supplemented by examples and case studies define how the theory works, why it works, what issues are resolved, and what benefits accrue, and demonstrate how TOC can be applied to different industries and situations.

"Theory of Constraints Handbook" covers: Critical Chain Project Management for realizing major improvements in delivering projects on time, to specification, and within budgetDrum-Buffer-Rope (DBR), Buffer Management, and distribution for maximizing throughput and minimizing flow timePerformance measures for applying Throughput Accounting to improve organizational performanceStrategy, marketing, and sales techniques designed to increase sales closing rates and Throughput Thinking Processes for simple and complex environmentsTOC methods to ensure that services actions support escalating demand for services while retaining financial viabilityIntegrating the TOC Thinking Processes, the Strategy and Tactic Tree, TOC measurements, the Five Focusing Steps of TOC, and Six Sigma as a system of tools for sustainable improvement

Genres: Business, Management

1216 pages, Hardcover

First published June 10, 2010

Reviews

[Felipe Moreira]

Li apenas as sessões sobre TOC Thinking Process, CCPM e DBR. O livro é bem denso em conteúdo, faz um revisão bibliográfica interessante sobre os temas abordados e oferece uma vasta bibliografia para consulta e futuros estudos. Perde na didática e na coesão do conteúdo - como cada capítulo é escrito por um autor diferente, os assuntos acabam se repetindo e não se percebe continuidade entre os mesmos, ficando sempre a impressão de que "falta algo". Não é um livro introdutório, apesar dos autores não reconhecerem isso.

[Jack Vinson]

This is a textbook, and not meant for "reading."

My commentary on the Project Management section: http://blog.jackvinson.com/archives/2...

[Mark]

Rating is for the CS chapter. Made a lot of sense, and some of the ideas came up at work.

[Vickie_quo]

Very good book for TOC theory

[Warren]

see
http://mheasiast.com/2010/06/09/theor...