Master the Methodology to Identify and Manage Your Systems Bottlenecks for Maximum Throughput
In the pursuit of operational excellence, focusing improvement efforts in the wrong places can be a costly mistake. The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a powerful systemic methodology for identifying the most critical limiting factor (the constraint) that stands in the way of achieving a goal and systematically improving it. This concise and insightful course introduces you to the core principles of TOC, empowering you to find your systems bottleneck, manage it effectively, and set your organization on a path to higher profitability and continuous growth.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Define the Core Concept of a constraint and understand its fundamental impact on any systems performance.
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Apply the Five Focusing Steps (Identify, Exploit, Subordinate, Elevate, Repeat) to manage constraints effectively.
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Distinguish Between Throughput, Inventory, and Operating Expense and understand their role in driving financial decisions.
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Identify a Systems Primary Constraint in practical scenarios, shifting focus from local to global optimization.
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Understand the Goal of an Ever-Flourishing Enterprise and how TOC provides a continuous improvement framework to achieve it.
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Recognize Common Applications of TOC in manufacturing, project management, and supply chain.
Course Curriculum
The course is structured into three focused modules for rapid comprehension:
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Module 1: The Power of the Constraint: Introduction to the Theory of Constraints
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Module 2: The Path to Improvement: The Five Focusing Steps of TOC
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Module 3: Achieving Continuous Growth: From Bottleneck to Ever-Flourishing Enterprise
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for professionals and leaders focused on process and system-wide improvement, including:
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Operations, Production, and Supply Chain Managers
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Project Managers and Team Leaders
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Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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Continuous Improvement and Lean Practitioners
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Anyone involved in managing complex processes
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. An understanding of basic operational processes is helpful.
Course Features & Included Materials
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Microlearning Format: Complete the essential 30 minutes of content for an immediate, high-impact understanding.
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Practical Methodology: Learn a simple yet powerful framework for identifying and elevating system performance.
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Quick-Reference Job Aid: Access a downloadable guide to the Five Focusing Steps and key TOC metrics.
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Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.
Enroll Today and Start Breaking the Constraints That Limit Your Organizations Success!
Invest less than 20 minutes to discover the methodology that focuses your efforts where they matter most. Learn to manage bottlenecks and guide your enterprise toward flourishing growth.
For more information, please contact:
Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376