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Theory of Constraints – The Problem Isn’t What You Think

The Problem Isn’t What You Think Most of the time when I’m doing private consulting, the problem that my clients think they have is NOT actually the real problem. If you think about it, it makes sense that most people don’t understand their real problem. ...

Workforce Development for Manufacturers in 4 Steps

by Dr Lisa | Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes, Theory of Constraints for Strategy, Theory of Constraints in Operations, Theory of Constraints Measures

Workforce Development Workforce Development for manufacturers or anyone really, is a topic I’ve never given much thought to. I’ve owned a custom manufacturing shop and now help custom job shops and machines shops to reduce lead-time, improve due date performance, and...

Throughput Accounting

by Dr Lisa

What is Throughput Accounting? Throughput Accounting Definition Throughput Accounting is the Theory of Constraints method of accounting which does NOT allocate costs but instead places emphasis on increasing Throughput. Throughput Accounting reflects the operating...

Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Overview

by Dr Lisa

What is Critical Chain Project Management? Critical Chain Project Management CCPM is a project management technique that focuses on managing project constraints. It was developed by Eliyahu Goldratt in 1997 and later popularized by the book Critical Chain. Critical...

Live from the eye of the storm (Negative Branch Reservations)

by Dr Lisa | Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes

A Lesson on Theory of Constraints Negative Branch Reservations (NBR) “Now let’s go live to Suzy who is reporting live from the level 5 hurricane… Suzy, how is it out there?” “Well Bob, I can barely stand up as I’m getting pelted...