2008 TOCICO International Conference

Delta Air Lines Inc.: Meeting challenges in engine maintenance

After filing for bankruptcy in 2005, Delta Air Lines' MRO used Theory of Constraints (TOC), critical chain, and drum-buffer-rope concepts, implemented in 2006, to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve engine maintenance performance.

Breaking the market constraint - The speed to invent

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This presentation uses Thinking Processes (TP) and TRIZ to break market constraints and construct an Unrefusable Offer (URO) through a five-step process, aiming for a win-win solution for the customer and supplier.

Is this theory of constraints or theory of liberating minds

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Equipment manufacturer NAT Steel used a red curve strategy and Theory of Constraints (TOC) to achieve its Viable Vision in one year, focusing on on-time delivery and positive cash flow with three key order rules.

Towards operational excellence: Applying TOC in a global manufacturing organization

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ABB has used the Theory of Constraints (TOC) for over 10 years to enhance global operations. Key topics covered include worldwide TOC deployment, operations improvement, consultant organization, TOC and ERP integration, and lessons learned.

Intermediate objectives (IO) map: The foundation of strategy development and problem solving

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The presentation details how the Intermediate Objectives (IO) map addresses shortcomings in Theory of Constraints (TOC) Thinking Processes (TP) tools like FRT and EC. The IO map helps structure goals and simplify the Current Reality Tree (CRT).

Changing the status quo - Why don't those @$%^&* get it?!

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The presentation details why apathy/resistance to change occurs and offers a change strategy. It covers overcoming emotion, behavior, and motivation, and discusses Efrat’s cloud, mental maps, and a change implementation model.

TOC implementation six years later (US Marine Corps.)

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The USMC repair facility in Albany, GA, a large MRO operation for wheel and track vehicles globally, shares its seven-year journey of continuous improvement focused on the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

Dr Eli Goldratt Keynote Presentation: What is TOC?

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Dr Eli Goldratt defines the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its assumptions.

Guaranteed reliability

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Plastigomez produces plastic sheets, rolls, and printed PE packaging for clients in Ecuador. Started in May 2006, the company is now seeing benefits two years later after a difficult initial period.

The science of successful TOC holistic implementation

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The Viable Vision (VV) and Strategy & Tactics (S&T) tree guide management to focus on inventory turns. A company adopting S&T saw major benefits: 50% shorter lead times, doubled productivity, eliminated shortages, and 20% higher sales.

First Solar case study

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First Solar leads in thin film solar module manufacturing. The company heavily utilizes the theory of constraints (TOC) for rapid, sustainable improvement, embedding this core element deep within its corporate culture for continuous progress.

Project management in a lean world

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The presentation covers applying LSS to Project Management (PM), including translation, incorporation of techniques, background, obstacles, updates to PM, and defining LSS terms, focusing on productivity from a task perspective.

The people side of implementing TOC: Driving human behavior

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Experiments at Décor Cabinets & other TOC efforts over 4 years address people challenges. Presentation organized by Six Principles of Influencing Behavior: principle, Décor example, other TOC example, audience example, Q&A, rating, prizes.

TOC in global shipbuilding company: Focused on decision supporting methodology for product portfolio strategy

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Case study of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (Korea). Describes a decision-supporting methodology and system based on the theory of constraints for an optimal product strategy in the shipbuilding industry.

Viable Vision - A reality

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Fleetguard, an auto parts leader in filtration systems with 5 Indian plants, focused on implementing and achieving success in the distributor-to-retailer supply chain leg and creating market pull for institutional segment growth.

Achieving success with a mafia offer

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A Mafia offer fulfills a client's major need, making it irresistible to customers and unmatched by competitors. This significantly increases sales and profits.

Upgrading the TOC BOK: Focused methodologies for the telco industry

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Value-focused management applies TOC to the telco industry, which is capital intensive and service-driven. The 5-step process aims to increase shareholder value (DCF) by focusing on value drivers instead of throughput.

Implementing TOC: The new & improved relationship between the consultant & the client

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Successful client implementations require four conditions: independence, ownership, understanding, and excellent results. Consultants should initially be hands-on and direct the process to ensure success.

The software ramp

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Presentation on learnings from TOC software implementations (Inherent Simplicity), covering Viable Vision and non-Viable Vision projects. Essential buy-in (owner, IT, user), software's role in speeding results, and common pitfalls are addressed.

Beyond MRP: How actively synchronized replenishment (ASR) solves the material synchronization challenge

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ASR is an alternative to resolving push/pull distribution system conflicts, combining lean (pull) with forecast (push). It fixes material synchronization issues, highlighting MRP (pure pull) and ERP (push) failures, using buffer locations.

Solution for profit - High-end leatherware factory in China

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Chinese handbag maker used Theory of Constraints (TOC) to fix high WIP, variable capacity, and shortages. Results: lead time cut from 45 to 12 days, inventory from 3000 to 500 kits, and 100% due date performance (up from 60%).

Strategy for enduring success

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Azul-K SA (Colombia), a soap producer, has utilized a Strategy for Enduring Process Improvement for 15 years. It focuses on customer satisfaction by synchronizing management of all operations and ensuring employees meet all Procedural Standards.

TOCICO 6th Annual International Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Nov. 1-4, 2008

Bundle includes

Delta Air Lines Inc.: Meeting challenges in engine maintenance

Breaking the market constraint - The speed to invent

Is this theory of constraints or theory of liberating minds

Towards operational excellence: Applying TOC in a global manufacturing organization

Intermediate objectives (IO) map: The foundation of strategy development and problem solving

Changing the status quo - Why don't those @$%^&* get it?!

TOC implementation six years later (US Marine Corps.)

Dr Eli Goldratt Keynote Presentation: What is TOC?

Guaranteed reliability

The science of successful TOC holistic implementation

First Solar case study

Project management in a lean world

The people side of implementing TOC: Driving human behavior

TOC in global shipbuilding company: Focused on decision supporting methodology for product portfolio strategy

Viable Vision - A reality

Achieving success with a mafia offer

Upgrading the TOC BOK: Focused methodologies for the telco industry

Implementing TOC: The new & improved relationship between the consultant & the client

The software ramp

Beyond MRP: How actively synchronized replenishment (ASR) solves the material synchronization challenge

Solution for profit - High-end leatherware factory in China

Strategy for enduring success