Ep1 - Beyond the Weakest Link: 5 Innovations to Theory of Constraints

In this introductory episode of Deep Dives into Theory of Constraints, we explores Dr. Alan Barnard’s expansion of Dr. Eli Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints with 5 Innovations to handle modern, complex systems. 

It covers Dr. Barnard’s five innovations:

#1) Adding Step 0 to the 5 Focusing Steps,

2) Expanding the Chain analogy to include strength, length, quality, weight, complexity,

3) Developing a new Productivity measurement call TQ over OE to avoid local optimization incentives

4) Expanding the meaning of what TOC's subordination step means

5) The ProConCloud method for conflict resolutions with breakthrough innovations

Plus a look at embedding these ideas into digital twins and predictive systems to find and prevent constraints before they break your operation.