Epiphanized: A Novel on Unifying Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00XKX1FEO |
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| Number of Pages | : | 439 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 bookuses 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. Some of the concepts, tools, and principles presented may seem counterintuitive to many readers, but if the principles are un
Philip Marris said The best TLS novel so far. At last a book that correctly presents the three main industrial performance improvement approaches - TOC, Lean and Six Sigma - explaining why if you use a combination of the The best TLS novel so far At last a book that correctly presents the three main industrial performance improvement approaches - TOC, Lean and Six Sigma - explaining why if you use a combination of the 3 you will have a system that will enable you to improve much faster and reach higher levels of performance.The book has a "business novel" format very similar to the The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt. Everything moves very fast; changes happen on a day to day basis because that is what. you will have a system that will enable you to improve much faster and reach higher levels of performance.The book has a "business novel" format very similar to the The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt. Everything moves very fast; changes happen on a day to day basis because that is what. A great success story of TOC application This is a business novel that tells a success story of implementing Theory of Constraints (TOC) in an ailing company, Barton Enterprise, and turning it around to a prosperous one in a short time. Joe, the newly hired Continuous Improvement Manager, by strange coincident, meets with Connor, a bartender and at the same time a TOC consultant. Connor, whom I consider the main hero of the story, thru Joe and other executives of the company make on-time deliv. It's all in the appendix G. J. Kooij There are two parts to this book: part one follows the Business Novel format introduced by Eli Goldratt, and part two describes the concepts of TOC, Lean and Six Sigma in a more traditional explanation format. The trouble with writing a novel is that it is hard to create credible characters and lively dialogue, and this is where part one falls short. If the quality of the dialogue does not exceed that of what you hear on the Home Shopping Channel, would
Bruce also has articles published from previous process improvement engagements.. Bruce is the co-author of Epiphanized: Integrating Theory of Constraints, Lean and Six Sigma (co-authored with Bob Sproull, 2012, North River Press). degrees, in chemistry, zoology, and allied health, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah (1982). Bob is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Theory of Constraints Jonah and an experienced manufacturing executive who has served as a vice presiden
It provides the first comprehensive picture of what TOC is all about and does so in an eminently readable fashion. The real value of this book is twofold. Secondly, the appendices provide much-needed detail for those who wish to understand and capitalize on these applications.This book provides a much-needed comprehensive view on how TOC can be used to help organizations greatly increase productivity and with it wealth and standard of living. a very important book for any organization sincerely interested in doing more with the same, or even fewer resources. It also provides important insights in how to effectively integrate the TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma approa