About this Presentation
In an era of continuous improvement with overlapping methodologies it is important to understand where there is agreement and where there are differences. A seamless, mistake proof approach is what the customer desires for sustained bottom line improvements. This informative session will provide an understanding of key differences between TOC and lean / six sigma and the negative effects that can exist when misalignments are not recognized.
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.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of integrating TOC, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for organizational improvement, pointing out that many organizations may already be using some aspects of these methodologies.
The speaker discusses the importance of strategic planning and having a clear vision for the future, emphasizing that organizations need to have an aligned strategy and understand their current state before they can effectively implement these methodologies.
The speaker also discusses the importance of focusing improvement efforts where they will have the most impact on fast, bottom line results, and underscores the importance of understanding the differences and synergies between TOC, Lean and Six Sigma.
Instructor(s)
Suzan Bergland
Suzan has worked with numerous organizations to help them improve their bottom-line results and create a sustainable competitive advantage. She is a Jonah’s Jonah and has extensive experience in implementing all aspects of the TOC Body of Knowledge. In addition she has broad experience in applying Lean and Six Sigma including the integration of these methods with TOC. Suzan is the President of the North American Group and a Partner of the Goldratt Institute. She holds a Bachelors degree from Furman University, a Masters degree from Converse College, and a Masters degree in Quality Management from Loyola University in New Orleans. She is a founder and lifetime member of TOCICO and holds all six TOCICO certifications. She is also a member of APICS and ASQ and holds three ASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer
David Bergland
David Bergland is an Advisory TOC Consultant at AGI and an AGI Jonah certified in all TOC application areas.
He is the Founder and Partner of TOC Solutions, LLC, and served as the first Stanley Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering at Iowa State University, where he taught TOC and TRIZ.
David also served as Head of the Executive Consulting Department at AT&T Bell Laboratories and received an Honorable Mention as the Eta Kappa Nu Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer.
He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Physics and attended the in-house AT&T MBA program.