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2015 TOCICO International Conference

The TOCICO Theory of Constraints International Conference: 13th Annual Worldwide Gathering of TOC Professionals, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 6–9, 2015, brought together Theory of Constraints practitioners, business leaders, researchers, consultants, and educators from around the world to share practical applications, new developments, and implementation experiences.

Conference presentations covered supply chain and replenishment, Critical Chain Project Management, production and operations, healthcare, retail, mining, agriculture, risk management, finance and measurements, strategy, and thinking processes. Through case studies, workshops, and keynote presentations, attendees explored how TOC principles were being applied to improve organizational performance, manage uncertainty, strengthen supply chains, accelerate project delivery, and achieve sustainable growth across diverse industries.

The event highlighted both established TOC applications and emerging ideas, including simulation modeling, anti-fragility, buffer management, Viable Vision implementations, and the integration of TOC with Agile, Lean, and other management approaches. Presenters shared real-world results from organizations in manufacturing, mining, construction, healthcare, retail, government, and consumer products, demonstrating how focused management and continuous improvement can create lasting competitive advantage.

  • Sailing against the tide: JCB implementation case study

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    JCB India, a 1 Bi USD earth moving equipment company, faced a market slowdown in 2012. Management used TOC to protect the business, ensuring growth and building a strong supply chain despite the market shrinking.

  • Leading a buffered life: How to use buffers to transform results

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    Review of buffer management aspects to expand their use in daily life and business. The goal is a wide tool set for defining when, how, and why to use a buffer, including triggers and changes, with relevant examples.

  • CCPM and DBR integrated using CCPM software in a product development and prototyping company

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    Company implemented Theory of Constraints solutions since 2001 (Critical Chain, DBR, etc.). Started in 2005 as a prototyping dept. closure, now a 30-person full design, prototyping, and manufacturing company. Improved results noted.

  • Mine outbound logistics planning for a large mineral resources company

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    An AnyLogic model was developed for a mineral resources company to optimize its outbound logistics network. The simulation showed that a PULL stock management policy increased service levels by 12% and reduced storage capacity needs by 16%.

  • Construction management transformed by critical chain method

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    Critical Chain, a Theory of Constraints application in project management, was used in 10 constructions by Método Engenharia. The project reviews the benefits, challenges, and obstacles encountered, and its use 2 years later.

  • Switching S&OP to MTA reduces the volatility of supply chain planning: A simulation experiment of production planning

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    A simulation comparing make-to-availability (MTA) and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in a 2-stage supply chain model shows MTA does not induce greater volatility and can help reduce the Bullwhip Effect.

  • Transforming India’s agriculture: Winning against the weather

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    Dhanuka Agritech, a fast-growing Indian agro-chemical company, faces unique challenges due to climate-dictated, unpredictable demand for their 400+ SKUs. A case study highlights successful solutions implemented in this challenging environment.

  • Measurements, budgets, and review processes the TOC way

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    Many organizations waste time on budgeting and measuring with poor results. This presentation offers a radical new approach to the traditional measuring, budgeting, and review process.

  • Theory of constraints achieving results dealing with-uncertainty-conflicts-complexity

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    Uncertainty, conflict, and complexity impact management. Consumer personalization, short tolerance times, and shorter product cycles complicate forecasting. The solution involves buffer placement and faster response times.

  • Transforming the final assembly of a prototype aircraft with the employment of TOC concepts

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    Embraer's aircraft prototype assembly faces challenging delays and high costs. This study explores using the theory of constraints, specifically critical chain concepts, to improve project management and mitigate these issues.

  • Improving project portfolio reliability with buffer-type flexibility

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    Historically, CCPM used schedule buffers, making it seem limited compared to Agile's scope buffers. Expanding CCPM to include schedule, scope, and budget buffers can boost portfolio reliability and versatility.

  • Transforming perspectives in risk management– How the TOC approach protects systems from harm and creates opportunities

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    The paper examines the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its conceptual risk management features, specifically how it addresses the three core risk management questions: identifying root causes, assessing likelihood, and control.

  • How do I identify constraints in production and projects

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    8/10 factories misplace capacity constraints, leading to over-utilized non-bottlenecks and limited throughput. This is an opportunity for most organizations to transform performance quickly by properly implementing the Theory Of Constraints.

  • Combining replenishment, complex BOMs and seasonality

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    Implementing the TOC distribution solution is challenging in manufacturing environments due to high demand seasonality and complex bills of material (BOM). The solution involves adjusting buffer targets for seasonal changes.

  • Challenges in implementing TOC at a large supermarket chain

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    FMCG retail stores face buffer and sales behavior misalignment, small storage spaces, and hard-to-predict consumption due to frequent promotions. A centralized system and real-time data analysis enabled unique SOPs and solutions.

  • Transform your life using clear & rigorous thinking

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    The "Clear & Rigorous Thinking" workshop, inspired by Eli Goldratt's "The Choice," develops clear thinking as a skill. It integrates Theory of Constraints (TOC) with work from Scheinkopf & Kahneman to help attendees make effective choices.

  • Transformation of the flow of patient-centered care in the emergency room

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    Traditional healthcare management is complex. The Theory of Constraints (TOC) simplifies it by focusing on system constraints, specifically addressing emergency department waiting times using visual awareness tools.

  • Godrej Consumer Products: Story of first VV in the world

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    Godrej Consumer Products, the world's first Viable Vision company, achieved significant growth (from $80M to $800M in 11 years) and supply chain improvements using TOC and POOGI to expand globally.

  • Replenishing fast movers in MTO

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    The fast-paced fashion market struggles with obsolete inventory and stockouts due to short product life cycles. A Brazilian retailer mitigated MTA obsolescence using MTO and DBR to quickly identify and restock popular items.

  • Theory of constraints & finance

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    Workshop details organization goals, measurement, and methods. Covers thinking processes, logistics applications (operations, distribution, project management, throughput accounting), TOC assumptions, and measures for functional areas.

  • Anti-fragility: How to live in a world we don't understand

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    Nassim Nicholas Taleb's "Antifragile" concept: Fragile systems are harmed by volatility, robust systems resist it, and antifragile systems benefit, growing stronger over time. The goal is to achieve Antifragile status. (198 characters)

  • Working with the SUCCESS Framework on the Inside, for Success on the Outside: Results from the Utah Correctional Industries. Utah Department of Corrections.

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    Utah's SUCCESS Program, led by GOMB at UCI, is Gov. Herbert's priority to reduce recidivism. With 54% of inmates returning within three years, the Dept. of Corrections is using the Theory of Constraints to improve this by 25% by 2017.

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