Project Management in the Fast Lane
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Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of Constraints(The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management)

Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of Constraints(The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management)


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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 Critical Chain scheduling approach pioneered by Eli Goldratt-the most significant new development in project scheduling in the last 40 years! The project management tools described in Project Management in the Fast Lane are clearly outlined and will help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development in any field find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues. Common problems related to deadlines, budgets, project performance, and more are thoroughly treated, providing a solid basis for applying tools to familiar problems. This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.

Table of Contents:
Project Management Today Introduction Bidding for the Project The Worker's Viewpoint Hidden Costs: Work-in-Process Hidden Costs: Lost Productivity The Generic Current Reality The Project Manager's Viewpoint Mirabilia Critical But Stable A Critical Chain Schedule Managing Uncertainty Resolving the WIP Conflict Identifying the Critical Chain Adding Buffers Planning the Critical Chain Project Global Viewpoint, Global Leverage The Goal Throughput: Ichiban The Throughput World: Climbing Out of the Box Global Improvement: The Five Focusing Steps Global Improvement: TOC Accounting The Project Dice Game Multiple Projects Implementation Issues What Is a Schedule? Measurements Leveraging the Critical Chain Weak Links Implementation Checklist Appendices Appendix A: Answers for Further Thought Appendix B: Glossary


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781482279177
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Applying the Theory of Constraints
  • ISBN-10: 1482279177
  • Publisher Date: 28 Apr 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management


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