Project Management in the Fast Lane - Robert C. Newbold

Project Management in the Fast Lane

Applying the Theory of Constraints
Buch | Hardcover
318 Seiten
1998
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-57444-195-6 (ISBN)
103,45 inkl. MwSt
Details proven methods for turning around chronically late, overbudget, underperforming projects. Describing the Critical Chain scheduling approach, this manual can help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues.
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.

Robert C. Newbold

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 25.3.1998
Reihe/Serie The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management
Zusatzinfo 15 Tables, black and white
Verlagsort Bosa Roca
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Gewicht 920 g
Themenwelt Technik Maschinenbau
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
Wirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft / Management Projektmanagement
ISBN-10 1-57444-195-7 / 1574441957
ISBN-13 978-1-57444-195-6 / 9781574441956
Zustand Neuware
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