Epiphanized : a novel on unifying theory of constraints, lean, and six sigma / by Bob A. Sproull, Bruce Nelson.

By: Sproull, Robert [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2015]Edition: Second editionDescription: xvii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: 9781498714198 (pbk)Subject(s): Theory of constraints (Management) -- Case studies | Production management -- Case studies | Lean manufacturing -- Case studies | Six sigma (Quality control standard) -- Case studiesDDC classification: 658.4013
Contents:
Front Cover; Contents; 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 1Chapter 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) MapAppendix 8: Systems Analysis; Appendix 9: Supplemental Thinking Tools; About the Authors; Back Cover.
Summary: 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 w.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Cover; Contents; 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 1Chapter 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) MapAppendix 8: Systems Analysis; Appendix 9: Supplemental Thinking Tools; About the Authors; Back Cover.

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 w.

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