Descriere: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive guide to the theory of constraintsIn this authoritative volume, the world's top Theory of Constraints (TOC) experts reveal how to implement the ground-breaking management and improvement methodology developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Theory of Constraints Handbook offers an in-depth examination of this revolutionary concept of bringing about global organization performance improvement by focusing on a few leverage points of the system. Clear explanations supplemented by examples and case studies define how the theory works, why it works, what issues are resolved, and what benefits accrue, and demonstrate how TOC can be applied to different industries and situations.Theory of Constraints Handbook covers: Critical Chain Project Management for realizing major improvements in delivering projects on time, to specification, and within budgetDrum-Buffer-Rope (DBR), Buffer Management, and distribution for maximizing throughput and minimizing flow timePerformance measures for applying Throughput Accounting to improve organizational performanceStrategy, marketing, and sales techniques designed to increase sales closing rates and Throughput Thinking Processes for simple and complex environmentsTOC methods to ensure that services actions support escalating demand for services while retaining financial viabilityIntegrating the TOC Thinking Processes, the Strategy and Tactic Tree, TOC measurements, the Five Focusing Steps of TOC, and Six Sigma as a system of tools for sustainable improvement
| Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing | Anul aparitiei: 2010 | ISBN: 9780071665544 | Numar de pagini: 1216 | Categorie: Business
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