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Introduction to Theory of Constraints (TOC) Project Management

 

Introduction to Theory of Constraints (TOC) Project Management
Presented by Dr. Eric De Smet from Avraham Y Goldratt Institute, LLP, Singapore
One Day Tutorial on April 21st, 2009

Tutorial Code: 201F

 

7 PDUs [7 Professional Development Unit]
Tutorial Timings 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Tutorial Venue: Hotel Concorde Kuala Lumpur

 

Brief Profile of Dr. Eric De Smet:

Dr De Smet is a TOC expert with a track record of successful business development and implementation using the Theory of Constraint Thinking Processes, in the field of Strategic planning, Supply Chain Management, Production, Project Management, Marketing and Sales in Asia, Europe, and USA.

 

He is a frequent speaker at international seminars, and CEO tea & lunch talks.

 

Dr De Smet’s detailed profile is below the tutorial outline.

 

Introduction to Theory of Constraints (TOC) Project Management : Tutorial Outline

 

Abstract:

 

Introduction

 

The "THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS (TOC) CRITICAL CHAIN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Approach," is for those individuals and organizations that have recognized the need to improve the way they manage and deliver projects and are ready to shift from the "Cost World" to the "Throughput World."

 

Are your projects ever on schedule or within budget?

 

Why not? Everything is planned so carefully - what is not being taken into account?

In the "Throughput World" management efforts are directed toward the "weakest link" (the constraint), therefore improving the overall performance/strength of the "chain" (organization).

 

Objective

 

To get a better understanding how TOC constraint management enables companies to achieve significant improvements on its bottom-line (and the improvements are sustainable in the long run) within a short period of time. (40-50% improvements are common).

 

Description

 

Through the use of the TOC Thinking Processes, open discussion, interactive computer-simulations and interactive exercises, participants gain an in-depth understanding of the subject matter.

 

The in-depth understanding of the subject matter is achieved through taking them through 6 steps.

 

  • Consensus on the core problem.

  • Existing problems are analyzed and the core problem is identified

  • Painting a direction for a generic solution

  • The basic direction of a solution is examined

  • Agreement that the solution overcomes the core problem

  • Major issues related to the solution are addressed

  • Elimination of any potential negative side effects introduced by the solution

  • Developing of a generic solution

  • Discussion on how to implement the generic solution into participants specific environment.

  • How to implement this solution and how to overcome "resistance to change" are discussed as well.

Presenter Profile

 

Dr. Eric De Smet, President International Partner, Avraham Y Goldratt Institute, LLP, Singapore

 

Dr De Smet is a TOC expert with a track record of successful business development and implementation using the Theory of Constraint Thinking Processes, in the field of Strategic planning, Supply Chain Management, Production, Project Management, Marketing and Sales in Asia, Europe, and USA. He is a frequent speaker at international seminars, and CEO tea & lunch talks.

 

He held CEO positions in various companies in Europe, USA and Asia, as well as Vice President Positions in multi national corporations.

 

His customers include:  Japan Research Institute, Suntory Japan, Gunze Japan, Elma Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Japan, Planet KK Japan, Logo KK Japan, Sumino Japan, Nissan Motors Japan, Dell Asia Pacific, AMD Singapore, Flextronics International, 3M, TESA Asia Pacific, Seagate Singapore, Mattel Tools Malaysia, Astec Malaysia, Fairchild Malaysia, Fujitsu Electronics, Andersen Indonesia, National University Hospital Singapore, and Intel Malaysia.