Goldratt's Theory Constraints: A Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement

by H. William Dettmer

Overview

H. William Dettmer goes beyond the theory of constraints introduced by Eliyahu M. Goldratt in his best-selling books The Goal and It's Not Luck by describing the action steps that follow the theory. Loaded with application examples, these unique problem-solving tools will teach you how to analyze and arrive at a variety of solutions.

Much of the content focuses on the author's understanding and interpretation of Goldratt's logical thinking processes. It clarifies the five focusing steps and teaches the mechanics of all the thinking tools.

Benefits:

Understand how to use the great power and versatility of the thinking tools. Use as a text for training or graduate management courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873893701
Publisher:	ASQ Quality Press
Publication date:	09/01/1996
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	7.29(w) x 10.35(h) x 1.21(d)

Editorial Reviews

An interpretation of Elkiyahu M. Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC), a system improvement philosophy focusing on logic and identifying the weakest link in an organization in order to, as the author states, "manage the living daylights" out of it. Dettmer introduces TOC, defining the concepts of categories of legitimate reservation and TOC thinking processes while illustrating current, future, transition, and prerequisite trees depicting the system. In addition to a perusal of these basic concepts in the management theory, the author outlines applications in conflict resolution and group dynamics. Includes flow charts. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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