About this Presentation
The Thinking Processes (TP) are potent tools for problem-solving, but it requires specific training and consultancy, limiting its widespread use. However, with the advent of Generative AI, efforts are underway to make TP accessible to all. This includes enabling untrained users or those unfamiliar with AI prompt generation to determine if an input is a UDE based on the problem of the input person or organization, along with features like automatic UDE determination and automatic CRT creation support, etc.
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.
Generative AI has limitations when it comes to TOC, but there's potential for development.
Progressive Pro Japan is pioneering in investing in the application of Generative AI to TOC.
Techniques like 'prompt chaining' and 'ragging' can help overcome some of the limitations of Generative AI.
Instructor(s)
Hirotsugu Nakai
Project Director at Progressive Flow Japan Ltd., where he leads strategic initiatives in business process design, new business development, and production system optimization. After completing his graduate studies, he began his career at a major patent law firm and later joined a company operating a restaurant search and reservation platform. There, he served as Head of the President’s Office and Chief Researcher, launching new ventures and internal research institutes. He has extensive experience as a consultant in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), including the implementation of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) across diverse industries, as well as business process improvement and innovation support. He later served as an executive officer at an AI-focused company, where he was engaged in the development of digital transformation (DX) and AI solutions. Since 2020, he has been involved in managing a wide range of projects from initiation through delivery. He has also served as a part-time lecturer at Tokyo Institute of Technology and as a review committee member for government-led venture investment programs.
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Takashi Kudo
Takashi is the co-founder and CEO of Progressive Flow Japan Ltd. with Yaniv Dinur, the former chairman of TOCICO.
As one of only a few TOCICO certified practitioners in Japan, Takashi is known as one of Japan's leading TOC consultants. For over 17 years, he has been involved in industries and management fields such as shipbuilding, semiconductors, construction, construction machinery, IT, games, electricity, glass, housing, and R&D etc. He has led numerous consulting projects across a wide range of fields.
Before becoming a TOC consultant, he utilized EQ, also known as Emotional Intelligence. He was also part of an OD/HR consulting firm, where he provided deep insight into organizational development, cultural change, and talent development.
He believes there is no conflict between improving corporate performance and the growth and well-being of individual employees.