A number of people ask me for advice on pursuing their interest in Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC). So I compiled the following as a guide and hope that you will find it helpful. I have also put a link for each item. The link provided is the least expensive source that I have found for the item.
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Here are Dr Lisa's recommendations on the best Goldratt Theory of Constraints books, videos, audios, self learning programs, workbooks, training, assessments, and articles by subject:
Prices may change over time, but this will give you an idea.
Operations - Manufacturing or service companies that repeat a process
Read - The Goal - Amazon ($15.72)
Listen - Beyond The Goal audio - Amazon ($18.89)
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision: The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($99), $199 on Amazon
Finance & Measurements
Read - The Goal - Amazon ($15.72)
Read - Throughput Accounting – Amazon ($15.75)
Study – Maximizing Profitability: The Theory of Constraints Approach to Maximizing Profits – Dr Lisa ($99), $199 on Amazon
Project Management, Engineering, New Poduct Develoopment
Read - Critical Chain - Amazon ($12.97)
Read - Critical Chain and Project Management in the Fast Lane –Amazon ($49.31)
Distribution and Supply Chain
Read - It’s Not Luck - Amazon ($12.97)
Marketing
Read - It’s Not Luck - Amazon ($12.97)
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision: The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($199)
Sales
Read - It’s Not Luck - Amazon ($12.97)
Read – The Cash Machine – Amazon ($11.90)
Managing People
Read - It’s Not Luck - Amazon ($12.97)
Strategy
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision: The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($199)
Thinking Skills
Read - It’s Not Luck - Amazon ($12.97)
Read – Thinking for a Change – Amazon ($51.57)
Read - The Logical Thinking Process - Amazon ($65.86)
Other Recommended Reading
Healthcare – We All Fall Down - Amazon ($18.15)
IT/Consulting – Necessary But Not Sufficient – Amazon ($12.97)
TQM – Deming and Goldratt - Amazon ($12.97)
Read - The Purple Curve - Amazon ($used)
Read - Essays on Theory of Constraints - Amazon ($13.57)
Read - Late Night Discussions – Amazon ($8.95)
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