
Project Management in the Fast Lane
Applying the Theory of Constraints
Robert C. Newbold(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 25. March 1998
Book
Hardback
318 pages
978-1-57444-195-6 (ISBN)
Description
This cutting edge, "how to" manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, overbudget, and underperforming projects. Project Management in the Fast Lane explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective, breakthrough solutions in virtually any environment. It includes a complete discussion of the Critical Chain scheduling approach pioneered by Eli Goldratt-the most significant new development in project scheduling in the last 40 years!
The project management tools described in Project Management in the Fast Lane are clearly outlined and will help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development in any field find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues. Common problems related to deadlines, budgets, project performance, and more are thoroughly treated, providing a solid basis for applying tools to familiar problems. This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.
The project management tools described in Project Management in the Fast Lane are clearly outlined and will help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development in any field find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues. Common problems related to deadlines, budgets, project performance, and more are thoroughly treated, providing a solid basis for applying tools to familiar problems. This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
15 s/w Tabellen
15 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
616 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57444-195-6 (9781574441956)
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Person
Robert C. Newbold
Content
Project Management TodayIntroductionBidding for the ProjectThe Worker's ViewpointHidden Costs: Work-in-ProcessHidden Costs: Lost ProductivityThe Generic Current RealityThe Project Manager's ViewpointMirabiliaCritical But StableA Critical Chain ScheduleManaging UncertaintyResolving the WIP ConflictIdentifying the Critical ChainAdding BuffersPlanning the Critical Chain ProjectGlobal Viewpoint, Global LeverageThe GoalThroughput: IchibanThe Throughput World: Climbing Out of the BoxGlobal Improvement: The Five Focusing StepsGlobal Improvement: TOC AccountingThe Project Dice GameMultiple ProjectsImplementation IssuesWhat Is a Schedule?MeasurementsLeveraging the Critical ChainWeak LinksImplementation ChecklistAppendicesAppendix A: Answers for Further ThoughtAppendix B: Glossary