ABSTRACT

Aiming to change the paradigms of traditional management strategies, this work attempts to create an improved platform within the total quality management umbrella for supporting the profit motive by offering hands-on instructions for applying the theory of constraints in the manufacturing system. The book provides updated information in each area

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|26 pages

Dealing with the Physical Environment

chapter 5|27 pages

Correcting the Decision Process

chapter 7|19 pages

The Attributes ofa TOC-Based TQM Program

chapter 8|16 pages

Developing a TOC-Based TQM Infrastructure

chapter 9|28 pages

TOC and Product/Process Design

chapter 10|17 pages

Statistical Process Control: An Introduction

chapter 11|10 pages

TOC and Statistical Process Control

chapter 12|22 pages

TOC and Experimental Design

chapter 13|16 pages

The TOC-Compatible Information System

chapter 14|15 pages

TOC in Supply Chain Management

chapter 16|9 pages

Facing the Strategic Issues