Buch, Englisch, 414 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g
A Novel on Unifying Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma, Second Edition
Buch, Englisch, 414 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-43804-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Updating the tools, principles, and methods presented in the bestselling first edition, this updated edition explains how to implement the authors proven improvement methodology that unifies the Theory of Constraints with Lean and Six Sigma. The book uses a compelling novel format to demonstrate how to achieve superior on-time delivery along with unprecedented levels of profitability.Besides explaining how to implement the authors unified improvement methodology, the book arms readers with a proven method for convincing management that using the improvement methodology outlined in the text will lead to significantly higher levels of profitability.This edition has been updated with an expanded appendix that includes more in-depth discussions of the tools covered in the first edition. This edition also sheds more light on the reasoning behind why the very best improvement results can be achieved by the unification of the Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma (TLS). The appendix also provides additional detail about how the concepts covered in the book can be applied to your organization.The primary theme throughout this book is the focus on the unity and enhancement of improvement tools and methods. The book includes an appendix that allows readers to explore, in much more detail, the principles, tools, and techniques presented in the novel portion of the book.The authors detail a pioneering pathway for significant gains in profitability and market share for any company choosing to implement the methodologies that are presented. Some of the concepts, tools, and principles presented may seem counterintuitive to many readers, but if the principles are understood and followed, the exceptional results are sure to follow
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Professional Practice & Development
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Weitere Infos & Material
Foreword, Preface, Chapter 1 Joe’s First Day, Chapter 2 Joe’s Second Day, Chapter 3 Joe’s Meeting with Connor, Chapter 4 Joe’s Meeting with the Vice President of Operations, Chapter 5 Sam and Connor Meet, Chapter 6 The Strategy Session at Jonah’s, Chapter 7 The Second Meeting with Connor, Chapter 8 The Interference Diagram, Chapter 9 The Meeting with Jerry, Chapter 10 Becky Meets Connor, Chapter 11 Another Meeting at Jonah’s, Chapter 12 The Parts Issue, Chapter 13 Fabrics-R-Us, Chapter 14 Training Fabrics and Greg, Chapter 15 Performance Metrics, Chapter 16 CCPM: Part 1, Chapter 17 CCPM: Part 2, Chapter 18 Joe and Sam’s Trip to Corporate, Chapter 19 The Corporate Purchasing Team, Chapter 20 Connor Goes to Simco, Chapter 21 The Finale, Appendix 1: TLS Overview, Appendix 2: The Systems Thinking Tools, Appendix 3: Performance Metrics Using Cost Accounting (CA) and Throughput Accounting (TA), Appendix 4: TOC Distribution and Replenish Model, Appendix 5: Drum–Buffer–Rope (DBR), Appendix 6: Critical Path Method (CPM) versus Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), Appendix 7: The Interference Diagram (ID)/Intermediate Objectives (IO) Map, Appendix 8: Systems Analysis, Appendix 9: Supplemental Thinking Tools, About the Authors
