2018 TOCICO International Conference

TOCfE in Brazil

In May 2017, 15 teachers from 2 public schools saw great results using TOC for Education thinking tools. Next year, the municipal school network will train 600 educators to use TOC thinking processes.

The elusive nature of POOGI

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This session will explore the elusive Process of Ongoing Improvement (POOGI), the subtitle of Eli Goldratt’s "The Goal." It will define POOGI, discuss its relation to TOC implementations, and analyze why it often fails to materialize.

10 steps to breakthrough results: Gaining a competitive edge through greater sufficiency

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Companies fail expectations partly because employers resist change and employee stress causes resistance. The author will discuss new hires' disadvantages, 10 steps for employee willingness, and the process for successful improvement initiatives.

ETO (Engineering to order) in a 3 billion dollars company

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Developed a unique ETO solution for FLSmidth, a $3B Danish company and world leader in minerals and cement, implemented across China, India, Poland, Australia, and the US, streamlining the flow from engineering to production.

Throughput accounting implementations: Bumps, bruises, and BIG bottom-line results

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Throughput accounting is a significant innovation that applies to pricing and product mix decisions. When implemented, bottom lines improve quickly, as pricing is based on margin and time, recognizing that margin flow is critical for profit.

Business transformation at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. using TOC measurements and weekly review process

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JSPL faced a challenging 2015 due to declining steel prices and policy changes. Their focus shifted from increasing sales to improving operational cash flow via TOC, aiming for better gross contribution and reduced working capital.

Delivery reliability: The new competitive edge at Paharpur 3P

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After 11 years of losses, Paharpur 3P implemented TOC in 2006. They achieved a profit turnaround in 3 months, 30% throughput uplift in 13 weeks, >90% OTIF boost, and reduced inventory despite increased volumes.

Solving the projects problem: It’s not about buffers or behaviors

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CCPM's assumption that local safeties are the main project problem is false. The real culprits are waiting time and trying to keep resources busy. Sanjeev Gupta and Baltazar Martinez will show the need to shift to "focus and finish."

How to use CCPM when much of the work is contracted out

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CCPM is underutilized in capex projects due to prevailing contracting strategies. Ian and Robert suggest combining CCPM with Project Alliance (IPD) to overcome obstacles and deliver significant benefits to these projects.

Transformation of a trademark service provider into a fast-growing & dynamic processing machine

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A small trademark agency used TOC/MBTI to overcome stalled growth and high marketing costs, transforming into a marketing powerhouse with 10-25% annual growth by streamlining processes, focusing on ROI, and improving team workflows.

Charitable giving: The TOC way

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The 2016 charitable giving enterprise was $390B, yet many non-profits spend >70% on admin. This presentation augments current guidelines with TOC principles to ensure most donations go directly to the cause.

High reliability for a highly unreliable world

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HRO describes organizations that avoid catastrophes in high-risk environments. It is an effective way to respond to crisis, promoting a unified, adaptive approach for growth and resilience across various industries, including healthcare.

Creating a viable future for the UK steel industry using the system approach of theory of constraints

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Bimlendra Jha (Tata Steel UK CEO) will discuss the turnaround of the UK steel business, focusing on stakeholder support and the role of TOC implementation. Dr. Alan Barnard will cover TOC rules and simulation modeling.

My TOC journey why use TOC to increase shareholder value.

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As CEO, Harold successfully led Theory of Constraints (TOC) implementation across 5 organizations (Applied Process, Tecumseh Products, Wolverine Tube Inc., Wolverine Joining Technologies, Great Lakes Copper) over 10+ years.

Army new combat uniform supply chain case study

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Supply chain synchronization, starting with a 1982 vision, led to a SaaS tool minimizing 16 variation drivers. This enabled the U.S. Army's fastest combat uniform deployment to Iraq/Afghanistan, cutting stockouts and inventory.

Core conflicts in bipolar disorder mental health care

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A $2.4M PCORI-funded study, in partnership with NAMI Montana, New Mexico, and Westside Los Angeles, used focus groups with bipolar disorder patients and families to understand challenges and propose models for highest-impact solutions.

The red and the green curve. Managing skills for flow

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Continuous skill development is key to achieving growth & stability in the TOC framework, as human resources can become bottlenecks. The multi-skill grid is introduced to improve HR management and development for better flow.

30 years of success at General Motors

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GM's 30 years of success leveraging the Theory of Constraints (TOC) with its Throughput Improvement Process (TIP), starting in 1987, transformed their manufacturing. TIP, using C-Thru analysis to find bottlenecks, spread company-wide.

Applying TOC to enterprise architecture (EA): Gaining focus

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EA with TOC thinking moves customer-focused organizations to higher throughput. Traditional EA is internal; TOC expands the "system" to include customers, focusing improvements on removing customer limitations for a Future State Architecture.

How the mermaid became a phoenix: Dealing with personal trauma and the aftermath with the help of the TOC toolkit

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After domestic violence and her husband's arrest, the author's planned early retirement turned into a painful, stressful divorce process. She used the thinking processes and the Change Matrix to redefine her life and secure her future.

Engineering reality at WiseTech Global: Core conflict - Friend or foe?

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WiseTech's James Powell discusses how engineering reality, using core competency to create positive feedback loops, led to rapid, profitable, scalable, and cash-generating growth from an Aussie startup to a $3B global tech giant.

Hitachi: Enterprise-wide TOC implementation at US$ 83B conglomerate—Hitachi 18 year journey: Overcoming resistance to realize meaningful outcomes

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Hitachi's journey implementing TOC, overcoming resistance, and realizing significant outcomes like DDP improvements and lead time reductions. The key lesson is understanding operational reality and UDEs before offering solutions.

Delta Air Lines - Catering strategy & logistics: 4 major problems overcome in global catering supply chain

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TOC replenishment applied to a $500M supply network increased order fulfillment from 85% to >95% and reduced lead-time, inventory, and obsolescence. Launched June 2016, the 18-month project overcame 4 major issues.

The right message: A systematic approach to scaling an idea

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Presentation on scaling demand and sales using Dr. Eli Goldratt's TOC principle of 'focus' to craft marketing actions and messages, with real-life examples.

50% growth in four months. Another 30% by month eight. 600% increase in net profits.

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A deep-dive workshop on re-engineering sales and marketing for rapid growth, focusing on Sales Process Engineering (SPE). It covers customization and the holistic transition required to synchronize sales with marketing, engineering, and production.

TOC supports transformation in personal life

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This workshop explores applying TOC tools (branch, cloud, ambitious target tree) to personal life for understanding complex situations and focusing on goals. Maciej shares his story of turning around divorce and loss with TOC.