About this Presentation
This case study presentation will highlight how a large defense client achieved some fantastic results without inventing new ways of managing projects. The starting point was going back to the basics of Critical Chain to plan and schedule projects. You will hear how the foundation for success was layed out, find out about the challenges faced and how they were overcome, and get the results that the client is now seeing.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Reducing work in progress (WIP) is a crucial step in implementing the theory of constraints and critical chain. It helps to manage resources effectively and ensures tasks are completed faster.
Full kitting of tasks and breaking them into manageable chunks can significantly reduce variability in project timelines. It ensures that once a task is started, it can be finished without unnecessary delays.
Quality should always be prioritized over speed. Rushing tasks to meet deadlines often leads to mistakes, which can cause further delays and inefficiencies.
Instructor(s)
Andy Watt
Andy Watt: Transformational Leader with 35+ Years of Expertise Industry Expertise: Production, Distribution, MRO, Supply Chain, Project Management. Track Record: 15 years in senior roles within the defence industry; over 30 years implementing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). Career Highlights: Joined The Goldratt Institute in 2000, delivering TOC training, coaching, and consulting. Worked directly with Dr. Eli Goldratt, applying TOC principles to solve critical business challenges. Took over Goldratt UK in 2007 to extend TOC consultancy across the UK. Led the team at Goldratt UK in the implementation of TOC and CCPM across hundreds of organisations worldwide.