Theory of Constraints
By:
Eliyahu M. Goldratt
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Theory of Constraints walks you through the crucial stages of a continuous program: the five steps of focusing; the process of change; how to prove effect-cause-effect; and how to invent simple solutions to complex problems. Equally important, the author reveals the devastating impact that an organization's psychology can have on the process of improvements. Theory of Constraints is a crucial document for understanding what it takes to achieve manufacturing breakthroughs.
Publisher: North River Press
Customer Review: 1 out of 5
Look someplace else - You should buy this book, only if you are an unquestioning fan of TOC, and want to read every word written by Goldratt. Otherwise skip it!!! Seriously, don't buy it.
Besides this book I have read the Goal, Critical Chain, Isn't it obvious and the 2010 Theory of Constraints Handbook edited by Cox and Schleier. You wil find everyone of the above wortwhile as opposed to these pamphlet (I have to admit that I took the word pamphlet from another review, but it just describes it perfectly).
I bought these book looking for a non fiction entry-level book into the Theory of Constraints, but it fails miserably. It is a poorly edited, derivative work that basically tells you that to implement a TOC program you should first attent to the seminar -actually not only you, but at least half a dozen people-.
TOC is 'five stars', but this book if by far the worst way to approach it.
Customer Review: 1 out of 5
No good! - This book is not worthy to be read, The goal is very good, but this one is terrible.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Theory of Constraints (by Eli Goldratt) - I have now read seven of Dr. Goldratt's books in the last few weeks. This was the first. I think it clearly presents this management philosophy, although you will need to look to other resources for help with things like higher level planning, such as Goldratt's article on Stratgy and Tactics 2002.
Even if you never use it, everyone in business needs to at least understand how the "Theory of Constraints", "Critical Chain Project Management", "Socratic teaching", and Goldratt's "Thinking Process" works.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Theory of constraints - A very good book, explains the principles of TOC in a different way. However, I enjoyed "The Goal" more.
Customer Review: 1 out of 5
Don't Buy This Book - "The Goal" was a great book but Goldratt is trying to continue to cash in on that success with this book. It is remarkably poorly written and an absolute waste of time. Not one new useful piece of knowledge in this book.
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