agile and theory of constraints
DESCRIPTION
One of the biggest challenges in the practice of continuous improvement lies in answering questions like 'What do we do next?' or even 'Where do we start?'. Rooted at the tangible intersection between physics and manufacturing, the Theory of Constraints offers a practical approach to streamlining your process and maximizing your ability to deliver. It provides concepts and tools to identify likely 'tipping points' where applying a small amount of effort might yield large results. Join us for an overview of the Theory of Constraints and an exploration of how this all applies to the business of delivering value in an Agile (or not so Agile) environment.The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is an idea created by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and popularized through his book The Goal.TRANSCRIPT
Iteration 10Theory of Constraints
with David Alpert & Steve RogalskyTwitter hash tag #agilewpg
The Hike
Balance
Round 1
Imbalance
Round 2
No Idle Time!
Ahhhhh….
What is the Goal?
Cost Accounting- Net Profit- ROI- Cash Flow
Throughput Accounting- Throughput - Inventory - Operating Expense
"There is more value created with overall alignment than with local
excellence"
- Don Rienertsen
5 focusing steps
1. Find the constraint
2. Exploit the constraint
3. Subordinate everything to the constraint
4. Elevate the constraint.
5. Again
The hike (instance: bob the mallard)
1. Constraint2. Exploit3. Subordinate4. Elevate5. Again!
Ballpoint game (class: duck)
1. Constraint 2. Exploit.3. Subordinate.4. Elevate. 5. Again!
Predictability
Recycling waste
In Closing
1. A balanced system… isn’t.2. Every system has a constraint. • Find it, exploit it, subordinate
to it, elevate it, repeat.3. What is the goal?4. Shift from Individual to
Team measurements.5. And once again…
Limit WIP, Limit Inventory
Contact Info
David Alperthttp://lmgtfy.com/?q=David+Alpert+Winnipeg#
Steve Rogalskyhttp://lmgtfy.com/?q=Steve+Rogalsky#