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      Applying the Theory of Constraints

      Project Management in the Fast Lane

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      Project Management in the Fast Lane book

      Applying the Theory of Constraints
      ByRobert C. Newbold
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 1998
      eBook Published 25 March 1998
      Pub. Location Boca Raton
      Imprint CRC Press
      DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/b18205
      Pages 320
      eBook ISBN 9780429258152
      Subjects Engineering & Technology
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      Newbold, R.C. (1998). Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of Constraints (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18205

      ABSTRACT

      This cutting edge, "how to" manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, overbudget, and underperforming projects. Project Management in the Fast Lane explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective, breakthrough solutions in virtually any environment. It includes a complete discussion of the Criti

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      part |2 pages

      SECTION I - PROJECT IMANAGEMENT TODAY

      chapter 1|6 pages

      - Bidding for the Project

      chapter 2|6 pages

      - The Worker’s Viewpoint

      chapter 3|10 pages

      - Hidden Costs: Work-in-Process

      chapter 4|6 pages

      - Hidden Costs: Lost Productivity

      chapter 5|10 pages

      - The Generic Current Reality

      chapter 6|4 pages

      - The Project Manager’s Viewpoint

      chapter 7|6 pages

      - Mirabilia

      chapter |2 pages

      Endnotes

      part |2 pages

      SECTION II - CRITICAL BUT STABLE

      chapter 8|10 pages

      - A Critical Chain Schedule

      chapter 9|8 pages

      - Managing Uncertainty

      chapter 10|6 pages

      - Resolving the WIP Conflict

      chapter 11|12 pages

      - Identifying the Critical Chain

      chapter 12|10 pages

      - Adding Buffers

      chapter 13|14 pages

      - Planning the Critical Chain Project

      chapter |2 pages

      Endnotes

      part |2 pages

      SECTION III - GLOBAL VIEWPOINT, GLOBAL LEVERAGE

      chapter 14|6 pages

      - The Goal

      chapter 15|10 pages

      - Throughput: Ichiban

      chapter 16|12 pages

      - The Throughput World: Climbing Out of the Box

      chapter 17|10 pages

      - Global Improvement: The Five Focusing Steps

      chapter 18|6 pages

      - Global Improvement: TOC Accounting

      chapter 19|10 pages

      - The Project Dice Game

      chapter 20|10 pages

      - Multiple Projects

      chapter |4 pages

      Endnotes

      part |2 pages

      SECTION IV - IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES

      chapter 21|10 pages

      - What Is a Schedule?

      chapter 22|10 pages

      - Measurements

      chapter 23|8 pages

      - Leveraging the Critical Chain

      chapter 24|10 pages

      - Weak Links

      chapter 25|10 pages

      - Implementation Checklist

      chapter |2 pages

      Endnotes

      chapter |2 pages

      Afterword

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