About this Presentation
How We Increased Software Delivery Throughput from 3 Deployments Monthly to 133! tells the real-world story of a software organization that achieved a dramatic, order-of-magnitude improvement in delivery performance. Faced with slow release cycles, bottlenecks, and growing frustration, the team shifted its focus away from isolated optimizations and tools toward flow, constraints, and system-level thinking.
In this session, the presenters share how applying Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles transformed the way work was prioritized, executed, and delivered. By identifying and addressing the true constraints in their delivery pipeline, limiting work-in-progress, reducing multitasking, and improving coordination across development and deployment activities, the team unlocked massive gains in throughput without sacrificing quality.
This case study demonstrates that breakthrough performance does not require heroic effort or endless process changes. Instead, it comes from focusing on the right leverage points, simplifying execution, and aligning the organization around fast, reliable value delivery. Attendees will gain practical insights they can apply to their own software teams to improve speed, predictability, and morale.
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.
How a Software Organization Increased Delivery Throughput by Orders of Magnitude
What Practical Changes Were Made to Improve Flow and Reduce Bottlenecks
How TOC and Flow Thinking Shaped Better Prioritization and Predictability
Instructor(s)
Konrad Otrębsk
Konrad Otrebski is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience in the field. A graduate of the prestigious SGH in Poland, Konrad has advanced knowledge in DevOps and has been actively involved in running workshops and presentations throughout the country. His expertise and dynamic presentation skills are further honed through his six-year membership with the Toastmasters Krakow Public Speaking Club.
Konrad has also presented his insightful case studies at two conferences organized by the TOC+ Institute. With a growing knowledge of the Theory of Constraints, Konrad continues to expand his understanding and application of this critical methodology.
Pawel Schmidt
Pawel Schmidt is a practitioner and pioneer of Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC) in Poland. He is a certified Jonah and TOCICO expert specializing in Project Management (Critical Chain), Throughput Accounting, and Logical Thinking Tools. Pawel has participated in conferences and workshops led by eminent TOC authorities such as Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Eli Schragenheim, Amir Schragenheim, Dr. Alex Klarman, Oded Cohen, Dr. Alan Barnard, Kathy Suerken, and James Holt.
With extensive experience as an auditor, strategist, and implementation coordinator, Pawel has worked with organizations across various industries, including metallurgy, metal, wood, printing, construction, plastics, education, consulting, local government, FMCG, retail, and trade. Currently, he focuses on creating and implementing strategies in production and sales.
Pawel is a partner in Poland for OneBeat and serves as the President of the Management Board of the TOC+ Institute for Constraint Management.