How do i learn toc on my own
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Rajeev provides guidance to an individual who wants to learn Theory of Constraints (TOC) on their own. He recommends starting with an eBook on basic TOC concepts, then learning about applications to manufacturing, distribution or projects through additional eBooks. Rajeev details eBook titles that explain each application area and provide step-by-step implementation guidance. He offers bundles that provide discounts and presents a learning roadmap. Rajeev notes some eBooks are not comprehensive and recommends additional resources like books, videos and software for more extensive learning.
How do i learn toc on my own
- 1. HOW DO I LEARN TOC ON MY OWN? Rajeev Athavale
- 2. I want to learn TOC on my own. But… But I don’t know how to go about it And how expensive will it be Let me check with Rajeev
- 3. Hey Rajeev, tell me something about TOC TOC is a new Management Philosophy. It has a vast knowledge base. Though it is simple to understand, it requires a lot of effort to digest, internalize and institutionalize it
- 4. Tell me Rajeev, how did you go about learning TOC? Well, I did not start with “I want to learn TOC”! I accidentally came across TOC. I happened to read the book “The Goal” and it changed my life. Then I read all the books written by Dr. Goldratt and then by some others. I researched on the net, and studied many articles, blogs, games, websites, simulations etc. I had a chance to work with Goldratt Consulting. I was trained by Goldratt Schools. It took several years to learn. I am still learning!
- 5. Tell me Rajeev, how should I go about learning TOC on my own? I would not recommend you to spend so much time. I would rather suggest you the exact sequence and point to the material that I created for this purpose. That way, your learning will be faster, easier and enjoyable. You will also be able to implement it. And all that you need to spend is something less than $100. Sounds good?
- 6. Yes, Rajeev. Please guide me. Alright. I will guide you and tell you about the material that I have created for the purpose of learning TOC. But I have not yet created material on all aspects of TOC. So I will also direct you to some other material created by TOC experts.
- 7. Fine Rajeev, tell me more OK, Look at this…
- 8. I will provide you guidance for the areas marked in red. Is it good enough for you? TOC knowledge is spread / grouped under the following Heads: • Basic Concepts • Five Focusing Steps • Basic decision making using TOC • Applications • Manufacturing • Projects • Distribution • Sales and Marketing • Managing People • Thinking Processes Yes Rajeev
- 9. So, what is the first thing to learn Rajeev? First, you need to understand, in brief, what TOC is about. It will be in brief and you will understand it better and better as you learn more and more about TOC. You also need to understand what is the “GOAL” of an organization and how to measure it. Next is…
- 10. Next is, you need to well understand the core of TOC i.e. the Five Focusing Steps. Look at this Five Focusing Steps: • Step 1: Identify the System’s Constraint • Step 2: Decide how to exploit the System’s Constraint • Step 3: Subordinate everything else to the above decision • Step 4: (Evaluate various alternatives to) elevate the system’s Constraint • Step 5: If in the previous steps, a Constraint has been broken go back to Step 1 (Do not let the inertia to set in)
- 11. Easy to understand, Right? Yes, Rajeev Five Focusing Steps are easy to understand, no doubt. But they are the most misunderstood steps! In order to understand them correctly, you need to…
- 12. You need to carefully read the explanation of each of the steps. Understand them well and try to relate them to your situation. You also need to understand what a “Constraint” means and try to find out the constraint in your area of operation. Then you need to learn… Yes Rajeev?
- 13. Then you need to learn… • The TOC Measurements • How these measurements drive behaviors • How to use the TOC measurements in the areas of • Judgment of the performance of the system as a whole • Judgment on investment in equipment • Make or Buy judgment • Judgment of sub-systems • Judgment of Product / Service viability Where and how do I learn this Rajeev? For this purpose, you need…
- 14. You need a book that… • Explains the concepts in detail in small chapters • Contains several Figures, Tables, Diagrams, Pictures, Charts, Graphs, examples, Quotes, Exercises and Games as appropriate • Summarizes “Points to Ponder” at the end of many chapters • Provides some Multiple Choice Self-assessment questions to help you to assess yourself the knowledge gained by you by reading that Book Great! What is the name of the book? Where can I buy it? Here are the details…
- 15. This will be a good beginning. By reading this eBook, you will get basic knowledge of TOC. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocbasic
- 16. By reading this eBook you would learn the basic concepts of TOC. Ask yourself whether you have well-understood them. Look at your score for the multiple choice questions. Revisit the eBook, if necessary. Then… And then?
- 17. Now you will be ready to learn about TOC applications. Let’s start with Manufacturing. TOC started with it. This is what you need to learn • What is Synchronized manufacturing? • What are basic rules of manufacturing? • What are the various types of plants? • What are the typical problems faced by Manufacturing environment? • The vicious cycle • The solution • DRUM-BUFFER-ROPE (DBR) Solution • Buffer Management • Simplified-DRUM-BUFFER ROPE (SDBR) Solution • Some other relevant topics such as • Choosing the Constraint, Capacity, Batch Sizing, MTA, MTS, MTO, Measurements, Impact on Inventory
- 18. For this purpose, you need a book that… • Explains the concepts in detail in small chapters • Contains several Figures, Tables, Diagrams, Pictures, Charts, Graphs, examples, Quotes, Exercises and Games as appropriate • Summarizes “Points to Ponder” at the end of many chapters • Provides some Multiple Choice Self-assessment questions to help you to assess yourself the knowledge gained by you by reading that Book Great! Where can I buy this book Rajeev? You can buy this book at…
- 19. Here is the TOC Learner’s Guide for Manufacturing (TOCLG). The eBook explains how TOC is applied to Manufacturing system. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocmanufacturing
- 20. So far so good. By reading this eBook, you would gain good enough knowledge about TOC’s solution for Manufacturing. Does this mean that you are ready for implementation? Nope! Implementation is a different ballgame. So let me tell you what is needed for implementation Please tell me Rajeev
- 21. You need a DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) kit! In any implementation, the sequence of steps is important. You need a book that gives you step-by-step guidance for implementation Where can I buy such a book Rajeev?
- 22. Here is DO-IT-YOURSELF eBook giving step-by-step guidance for implementing TOC’s solution for Manufacturing. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocdiymanufacturing
- 23. So far I have talked about three eBooks. Perhaps, you may want to take a break here and read these eBooks. If that is the case, buy this bundle with good discount at https://leanpub.com/b/tocbasicsmfglgdiy Or click this box However, your interest may not be in manufacturing or you may want to find out more. In that case let’s continue our dialogue Yes, Rajeev. Please tell me more
- 24. You must have realized that you need to read: • One eBook to understand TOC Basics • One eBook to understand TOC’s application for Manufacturing and • One eBook to know how to implement it Got it? Yes, Rajeev. What about other TOC applications?
- 25. I have published two eBooks each for TOC’s application for Distribution and Project Management. You can read them after you have read the eBook for Basics Really nice Rajeev. Tell me in brief about these eBooks
- 26. The TOCLG series of eBooks for Distribution and projects define • The Problem • The Vicious Cycle • The causes and • The Solution They also… • Explain the concepts in detail in small chapters • Contain several Figures, Tables, Diagrams, Pictures, Charts, Graphs, examples, Quotes, Exercises and Games as appropriate • Summarize “Points to Ponder” at the end of many chapters • Provide some Multiple Choice Self-assessment questions to help you to assess yourself the knowledge gained by you by reading that Book That’s really great Rajeev. Do you have DIY eBooks also? Yes, Of course. Here are the details of Distribution eBooks
- 27. Here is the TOC Learner’s Guide for Distribution (TOCLG). The eBook explains how TOC is applied to Distribution system. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocdistribution
- 28. Here is DO-IT-YOURSELF eBook giving step-by-step guidance for implementing TOC’s solution for Distribution. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocdiydistribution
- 29. You can buy the Distribution eBooks along with the eBook for Basics. This bundle with good discount is available at https://leanpub.com/b/tocbasicsdistbnlgdiy Or click this box However, your interest may not be in Distribution or you may want to know more. In that case let’s continue our dialogue Yes, Rajeev. Please tell me the names of the eBooks for Projects and where to buy them
- 30. Here is the TOC Learner’s Guide for Projects (TOCLG). The eBook explains How TOC is applied to Project Management. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocprojects
- 31. Here is DO-IT-YOURSELF eBook giving step-by- step guidance for implementing TOC’s solution for Projects. Click the book image to buy now or wait for good discount along with other eBooks https://leanpub.com/tocdiyprojects
- 32. You can buy the Projects eBooks along with the eBook for Basics. This bundle with good discount is available at https://leanpub.com/b/tocbasicsprojlgdiy Or click this box or continue for more discount Great Rajeev. Have you published any other eBooks? Yes, there are two more eBooks…
- 33. Wonderful. Please tell me the urls. There are some Gurus in TOC and they have published many articles over the years. The articles provide a great insight into various aspects of TOC. I have collected them and published 80 articles in two volumes of 40 each. I call them “Echoes of TOC (eTOC)”. They will help you to enhance your learning about TOC.
- 34. Click the images to buy individual eBooks or click this box to buy them as bundle at good discount or wait for more discount https://leanpub.com/b/echoesoftoc
- 35. Is there a way to buy all the eBooks together and get a good discount? Yes, you can buy all nine eBooks for $99! Click this box https://leanpub.com/b/toclgdiyetoc01 WOW! It’s really not expensive!
- 36. Are these eBooks available in smaller lots with different combinations Rajeev? Yes, Click this box to see various combinations. This page shows all my eBooks followed by all the bundles that give good discount https://leanpub.com/u/rajeevathavale
- 37. Can you please show the learning roadmap Rajeev? Yes of course…
- 38. First read the eBook “Theory of Constraints (TOC) Basic Concepts and Decision Making” Then you can choose your path… Start Read TOC Basics Read TOCLG eBook for Distribution Read DIY eBook for Distribution Read TOCLG eBook for Manufacturing Read DIY eBook for Manufacturing Read TOCLG eBook for Projects Read DIY eBook for Projects Choose any one path at a time, read both the eBooks on that path and then move on to the next path
- 39. Read TOC Basics Read TOCLG eBook for Distribution Read DIY eBook for Distribution Read TOCLG eBook for Manufacturing Read DIY eBook for Manufacturing Read TOCLG eBook for Projects Read DIY eBook for Projects After you have finished all the three paths, read eTOC series of eBooks Read Echoes of TOC Vol 1 Read Echoes of TOC Vol 2
- 40. The roadmap is very clear and simple Rajeev Thanks. Just to remind you, the TOCLG series of eBooks give the basic knowledge along with several opportunities to try out what you learn TOCDIY series of eBooks give step-by-step guidance to implement the solutions and eTOC series of eBooks help to enhance your knowledge
- 41. Please do not forget that I have not covered all the aspects of TOC. What I have told you is good enough to gain fair knowledge Thanks Rajeev, please tell me what are the other sources of knowledge for an individual to learn more and more about TOC
- 42. There are several. My eBooks give a small list. They also mention the software needed for implementation. You may choose from that or explore more. To be very brief, you may refer to the list of books available on TOCICO site. There are many videos available on TOC.tv
- 43. That’s really great Rajeev. I am really thankful to you for your guidance You are welcome. Share this dialogue with those who want to learn TOC. Feel free to write to me for any queries. My email-id is rajeev_athavale@yahoo.com Happy Learning!