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From Companies to Industries, the Next Leap in TOC

Exploring the transformative impact of Theory of Constraints (TOC) on the aviation industry, using the Hawkeye Engine Services case study to reveal root causes of post-pandemic challenges and a path to MRO operational excellence.

Navigating the Learning Curve: Balancing Expertise and Service in TOC Teaching

TOC consultants, whether new or experienced, face challenges in teaching and using tools due to overestimating or underestimating their complexity. This presentation offers insights to navigate these obstacles and foster better learning.

Management for Results

Recent global challenges (Covid, supply chain collapse, wars, conflicts) created interacting constraints (capacity, supply, market) for management. A set of tools called "Management for Results" was developed to help top management align their teams.

Why Your Office Cleaner Should be Trained in the Thinking Process Tools

Thinking Processes are powerful strategic analysis tools, often used by senior executives. They are also vital for effective execution, helping the entire corporate hierarchy to swiftly implement strategy and resolve conflicts.

How can TOC add increased value to operation management in organizations?

The presentation aims to boost visibility and adoption of the Theory of Constraints (ToC) by identifying strategies using the ToC Thinking Process, such as integrating it with Lean and Six Sigma, and utilizing it in strategic planning.

Scaling by Design (Not by Accident) using TOC Principles

WiseTech Global grew its market cap from $1B to $30B in <10 years. Mirta shared strategies based on Theory of Constraints principles that WiseTech used to scale operations and support this extraordinary growth.

The Underappreciated Power of the Question ‘What for’

Jelena developed a new TOC logical tool, 'The Branch Three What Fors,' because the 'What for?' question was underrepresented in the TOC Thinking Processes. The tool ensures the effort spent on an action yields expected results.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of CCPM Implementations

A cause-and-effect analysis detailing the desirable effects, negative branches, and implementation obstacles when using Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).

TOC in SAP

The presentation details an agile, best-practices approach for implementing the Theory of Constraints (ToC) within modern ERP and SCM planning systems, especially in cloud environments, to automate processes and reduce manual work.

The 90-Day Turnaround When and How

The presentation covered critical components for a successful 90-day turnaround, including identifying timing, defining the leader's role, and using methods like Ravi Gilani's Cash Score and the 'One Thing' concept for rapid, sustainable results.

What is Critical Chain?…and how should we describe it?

The Critical Chain method (CC) has evolved since Goldratt’s book. With different interpretations and branches, there is a question about whether the definition of "standard CC" needs to be updated.

What TOC can Learn from Systems Engineering about Making Better Models

TOC practitioners use various models, such as the Logical Thinking Process and the P-Q Game, encountering similar issues to Systems Engineering models. The presentation explores how Systems Engineering lessons can enhance the value of TOC models.

Enhancing TOC Implementation Success: Insights from Over 50 Initiatives

This research examines the leading causes of success and failure in TOC initiatives, based on an analysis of over 50 projects. It offers suggestions for practitioners and consultants to boost implementation success rates.

FOCUS on the SYSTEM’s CONSTRAINT(s) but IGNORE sub-system constraints at your own PERIL Insights from using Supply Chain Digital Twins at Tata Steel and Jindal Steel and Power

The SCDT initiative enhances goal maximization by incorporating system-level and subsystem-level constraints, featuring new insights from the Jindal Steel and Power project.

Hard Logic Boosted with Soft Listening

The combination of logic and empathy is necessary for effective outcomes, as logic without empathy leads to tyranny and empathy without logic leads to chaos.

The Standardization vs Innovation Challenge

Innovation and standardization are typically advocated by different organizational functions. The question asks why this separation occurs.

Taming Operational Complexity in Supply Chain and Engineering with a Demand Driven Operating Model

A Demand Driven Operating Model (DDOM) is a supply order generation, scheduling, and execution model that uses actual demand, strategic decoupling points, and buffers (stock, time, capacity) for a stable, reliable, and agile system.

Productivity at the Center of Everything: Scaling Work Practices with TOC at Their Core

Lessons learned from implementing work practices at scale with Theory of Constraints (TOC) as the foundation.

Achieving Breakthrough to Become Top Burn and Wound Treatment Hospital in Poland and Europe

A great story on how a constraint was identified in a hospital, and how Theory of Constraints tools were used to create breakthrough solutions.

Hassle-free Enterprise-Wide Pull Implementation for Agile and Resilient Supply Chains

Hassle-free, enterprise-wide pull implementation is key for agile and resilient supply chains.

A Demand Driven Skills Model for Supply Chains to Which People Want to Belong to

The DDSM is a visual, demand-driven, systemic approach to managing skill gaps that cause bottlenecks. It uses 5 components and key elements like a Multiskills Matrix to protect flow, support strategy, and manage cultural change.

The Goal of Government: Applying the Theory of Constraints to Government

The presentation proposes a generic government goal and translates TOC knowledge into government language using TOC tools. It outlines attributes of an effective/efficient government and invites both governments and citizens to utilize TOC tools.

Using Generative AI to Lower the Barriers to TOC Thinking Processes

Thinking Processes (TP) are powerful but complex. Generative AI is making TP accessible to untrained users by automating UDE determination and supporting the creation of CRT (Current Reality Trees), broadening TP use.

Bridging Theory and Practice in Healthcare: Collaborative Session

A collaborative session will connect Theory of Constraints (TOC) practitioners and healthcare professionals to discuss and resolve common challenges (UDEs, DRUIDs, FRTs, NBRs) in healthcare settings.

Making TOC mainstream; The Association for Project Management Senior Managers’ and Project Managers’ Guide to Critical Chain 2024.

The APM Senior Managers’ and Project Managers’ Guide to Critical Chain 2024, endorsed by TOCICO and featuring a preface by Rami Goldratt, aims to elevate Critical Chain to mainstream prominence and advocate for CCPM in the APM’s Body of Knowledge.

Evolving Daily Practices: A Deep Dive into Critical Chain Project Management Environments

Learn how Critical Chain Project Management changes daily managerial practices. Strategies for better team engagement and fighting local optimization in project portfolios are also covered.

How We Increased Software Delivery Throughput

An international webservice company adopted TOC and DevOps principles, resulting in a 2 orders of magnitude growth in deployment rate and a 5x increase in code output. An outstanding case study.

Using Roadrunner Rx Inventory Management Service to Improve ERP systems – Client Case Study

Roadrunner Rx's Inventory Management Service integrates with ERP systems to streamline operations, reduce inventory issues, and enhance efficiency. Jack and Duncan will present a case study.

Insights from a Lifelong Focus and Flow (TOC) Practitioner and Transformation Agent

Bill Rhind uses his scientific and engineering expertise, along with the Theory of Constraints (TOC), to drive process improvements, especially in pharmaceuticals. His focus is integrating TOC with other tools for maximum organizational value.

The clever accounting trick that poisons management decision-making and handicaps the growth of organizations

Justin Roff-Marsh suggests a new sales approach for Throughput Accounting, attributing its slow adoption to broad scope and poor salesmanship. He will liken perspective in art to local profit calculation in cost accounting.

TOC in Academia - Round Table Discussions

TOC in Academia Round Table Discussions bring industry and academics together to discuss two issues: identifying opportunities/issues for TOC academics in education, and developing ideas for sustainable TOC industry-academia collaboration.

Save my SAFe @ Deutsche Telekom IT GmbH Customer Experience and Outlook

Dealing Effectively with Uncertainty – A perspective of 40 years in TOC

TOC handles uncertainty with Buffers and Buffer Management, but further development is needed. A broader scope for uncertainty management is proposed, along with the pillars "Never Say I know" and "Never Say You Don't know."

The Six Questions on Assessing the Value of a New Technology

The 6Q framework, a TOC tool from Goldratt’s Necessary but Not Sufficient, helps organizations determine the practical value of new tech/insights. This workshop examines the six questions to boost innovation value and implementation success.

ERP, CRM and TOC – The Challenges of Drawing the Value

Focuses on the challenges of implementing key Theory of Constraints (TOC) tools within ERP/CRM of small-to-medium manufacturing companies, highlighting the added value TOC brings and how to leverage it from existing systems.

TOCICO Body of Knowledge

Explore the latest advancements in the Theory of Constraints (TOC). This session details TOC's progress, the process for recognizing new knowledge, and shares post-2011 breakthroughs, demonstrating its dynamic, impactful methodology.

Break up the Bottleneck in the Market

MTS is a long-standing, sustainable solution for excavating and filling gravel that builders previously resisted. An unrefusable offer convinced communities to mandate the MTS solution in all building projects.

Teaching the World to Think- The Role of AI

Thorsteinn Siglaugsson suggests merging Eli Goldratt's thinking processes with AI to enhance logical reasoning and decision-making. Structured methods, like cause-effect analysis, help people navigate complex situations and maintain agency.

Streamlining Success: Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes for Efficiency and Burnout Mitigation in Behavioral Health Clinics

The Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes improved a behavioral health clinic by streamlining operations and promoting wellness and productivity.

The Invention of Buffer Management, the ViAGO® Way

A workshop to learn and implement Buffer Management using pen and paper for immediate benefits, and how to start with TOC using PAVE software for a digital solution to achieve early wins quickly.

The Confusion Surrounding Constraint, Critical Resource,& Required Bottleneck”.

TOC literature frequently misidentifies the constraint, the critical resource, and the required bottleneck. Successful TOC implementation hinges on clearly differentiating these three essential elements.

Innovation and Beyond Sustainability Maximizing flow of nature dependent enterprises now and in the future

This presentation addresses the system constraints of an enterprise dependent on nature, examining whether the constraint is demand, a capacity-constrained resource, or nature itself.

Case Studies: Simplicity of 10x Breakthrough on Profit and Cash

Goldratt UK used Theory of Constraints to help a client rapidly transform their business. They created a solid platform for planning and managing production flow, maximizing output in other client areas.

Unlock Project Success and Eliminate Interfaces : Mastering CCPM and TOC Integration with SAP

SAP-CCPM integrates Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC) with SAP Project System. Supported by SAP ERP and S4/HANA, it boosts project efficiency via scheduling, capacity planning, status, and prioritization.

CCPM in Hawk Fighter Jet Trainer MRO – Deliver More Availability, Faster, and at Lower Cost

The Royal Air Force Hawk MRO team used Critical Chain PM methodology to accelerate and cut costs for Hawk Jet maintenance. Innovations included optimized schedules, scope management, parts availability, and daily recovery actions.

Critical Chain & Rules of Flow Implementations Across BAE Systems

Simon, Rene, and Tim explore the successful implementation of Critical Chain Project Management and Rules of Flow within BAE Systems, showcasing real-world applications, challenges, and significant benefits for enhanced project efficiency.

The 6 Questions for new Technology — RENOvated (6QT+) & DEMOnstrated: Apple Vision Pro… and Taylor Swift

Eli Goldratt’s 6 Questions for new Technology (6QT) from "Necessary but not Sufficient" are focused and enhanced into a modern 7 Step Theory of Constraints Technique (7QE) for startup success by Innovators & Entrepreneurs.