Epiphanized : A Novel on Unifying Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma, 2nd Edition

Updating the tools, principles, and methods presented in the bestselling first edition, this updated edition explains how to implement the authors’ proven improvement methodology that unifies the Theory of Constraints with Lean and Six Sigma. The book uses a compelling novel format to demonstrate how to achieve superior on-time delivery along with unprecedented levels of profitability.

Besides explaining how to implement the authors’ unified improvement methodology, the book arms readers with a proven method for convincing management that using the improvement methodology outlined in the text will lead to significantly higher levels of profitability.

This edition has been updated with an expanded appendix that includes more in-depth discussions of the tools covered in the first edition. This edition also sheds more light on the reasoning behind why the very best improvement results can be achieved by the unification of the Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma (TLS). The appendix also provides additional detail about how the concepts covered in the book can be applied to your organization.

The primary theme throughout this book is the focus on the unity and enhancement of improvement tools and methods. The book includes an appendix that allows readers to explore, in much more detail, the principles, tools, and techniques presented in the novel portion of the book.

The authors detail a pioneering pathway for significant gains in profitability and market share for any company choosing to implement the methodologies that are presented. Some of the concepts, tools, and principles presented may seem counterintuitive to many readers, but if the principles are understood and followed, the exceptional results are sure to follow

Foreword
Preface

Chapter 1 : Joe's First Day
Chapter 2 : Joe's Second Day
Chapter 3 : Joe's Meeting with Connor
Chapter 4 : Joe's Meeting with the Vice President of Operations
Chapter 5 : Sam and Connor Meet
Chapter 6 : The Strategy Session at Jonah's
Chapter 7 : The Second Meeting with Connor
Chapter 8 : The Interference Diagram
Chapter 9 : The Meeting with Jerry
Chapter 10 : Becky Meets Connor
Chapter 11 : Another Meeting at Jonah's
Chapter 12 : The Parts Issue
Chapter 13 : Fabrics-R-Us
Chapter 14 : Training Fabrics and Greg
Chapter 15 : Performance Metrics
Chapter 16 : CCPM : Part 1
Chapter 17 : CCPM : Part 2
Chapter 18 : Joe and Sam's Trip to Corporate
Chapter 19 : The Corporate Purchasing Team
Chapter 20 : Connor Goes to SIMCO
Chapter 21 : The Finale

Appendix 1 : TLS Overview
Appendix 2 : The Systems Thinking Tools
Appendix 3 : Performance Metrics Using Cost Accounting (CA) and Throughput Accounting (TA)
Appendix 4 : TOC Distribution and Replenish Model
Appendix 5 : Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR)
Appendix 6 : Critical Path Method (CPM) versus Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)
Appendix 7 : The Interference Diagram (ID)/Intermediate Objectives (IO) Map
Appendix 8 : Systems Analysis
Appendix 9 : Supplemental Thinking Tools
Index
About the Authors