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"How to Combine Theory of Constraints and Lean for the Best Operational Results”

Description:

Finding the true root cause of a given problem is the goal of practitioners of Lean Management. The theory of constraints (TOC) approach, argues that very few constraints restrict the performance of any system. TOC does not try and optimize all constraints all at once but focuses on identifying and eliminating the true constraint (or the root-cause) of the system. Lean on the other hand tries eliminating wastes out of the processes while narrowly defining what the scope of the project should be. Both have their place in process improvement. This presentation contrasts situations where Lean or TOC would be a better methodology fit.

Bio:

Deepak Iyengar, PhD, University of Maryland - College Park, is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Central Washington University (CWU). His teaching and research interests include lean and six sigma processes, supply chain sustainability and logistics. He has mentored and has been directly involved with around 100 projects in the area of lean / six sigma implementation. Deepak’s projects and teaching experience has been across manufacturing, service industries, not for profit organizations and Governmental organizations in India, Qatar and the U.S. He has authored several academic research papers and has also been involved in writing books and book chapters in the area of logistics and supply chain. He has been instrumental in starting up the Greenbelt Lean Six Sigma Certification program at CWU.

Harshal Lowalekar, Fellow, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Indore. He was awarded the Fullbright Scholarship in 2013 and was a visiting scholar at Arizona State University - Tempe. His research areas include theory of constraints (TOC), operations management of perishable products and operational excellence in healthcare organizations. He has several academic publications and case studies to his credit. He has also developed simulation games in the area of TOC.

Agenda:

5.30pm Sign-in and Networking
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Presentaion and Discussion during dinner
8:00pm Departure