| Trees: Strategy and Tactics Tree – S&T |
The Strategy and Tactics Tree (S&T) graphically represents a multilevel cascade structure in which each step is achieved by performing several steps at a lower level. The objectives of the tool: Supporting the development of well-defined strategy for the organization. Enabling good communication of the strategy and what it should achieve. Enabling developing all the […] |
| Trees: Transition Tree (TrT) |
The thinking process used to construct a detailed implementation plan, based entirely on the action of the initiator or the implementer of the solution. TrT is used in order to capture and communicate what are the actions, why they are needed and what is the logic supporting the expected outcomes. Usually, the TrT is used […] |
| TVC – Totally/Truly Variable Cost |
TVC conceptually is a new term and differs in its content from the content of the conventional term “variable cost”. TVC is the cost of raw materials, components and direct paid services for production of products to be sold or the cost of products bought for reselling. TVC is the cost that grows directly proportionally […] |
| Types of managerial flows within a system |
Process Flow – the flow of materials or documents that generates the Throughput of the system. Information flow – contains all the relevant data that is flowing from the Process (Throughput) flow to the workforce and to the management the and gives indication about the progress or difficulties of the Process Flow. Decision Flow – […] |
| Types of Production Flows |
There are four basic types of work flows, which are referred to as A, V, T, and I. Production processes differ by structure and the nature of flow of work-in-process through that structure. The flow of work through production has a direct impact on exploiting the constraint and subordinating non-constraints. This taxonomy is based on […] |
| Typical Mistakes in Surfacing Assumptions |
7 typical mistakes in surfacing assumptions in Clouds 5 mistakes in surfacing assumptions behind straight arrows A-B, B-D, A-C, C-D’: 1: Reverse repetition This mistake happens when the statement after “because” is just a reverse repetition of what was said at the beginning of the statement. 2: “It is the only way” “It is the […] |
| U-shape |
A concept of organizing the TOC knowledge in a comprehensive logical diagram of TOC entities that participate in the analysis of the current reality and the construction or usage of the solution to create an improved future reality. The U-shape was established to organize, store and easily retrieve the TOC knowledge. The U-shape is used […] |
| UDE – UnDesirable Effect |
An UDE is a fact or an entity from reality that explains why it is so difficult to achieve the higher level of performance measurements. When there is a gap in performance it is a signal to search for UDEs. The UDE is an ‘effect’ and its existence is indisputable. It is ’undesirable’ because it […] |
| UDE Rules |
An UDE is a fact or an entity from reality that explains why it is so difficult to achieve the higher level of performance measurements. When there is a gap in performance it is a signal to search for UDEs. The UDE is an ‘effect’ and its existence is indisputable. It is ’undesirable’ because it […] |
| UnDesirable Effect – UDE |
An UDE is a fact or an entity from reality that explains why it is so difficult to achieve the higher level of performance measurements. When there is a gap in performance it is a signal to search for UDEs. The UDE is an ‘effect’ and its existence is indisputable. It is ’undesirable’ because it […] |
| Unrefusable Offer (also Mafia Offer/Value Offer) |
It is an exceptionally attractive and hard-to-copy offer a company gives to its potential clients with the view of increasing sales through capitalizing on the operational or any other excellence the company has built. The mafia/value/unrefulsable offer should satisfy the following criteria: It is based on significant improvements in company’s logistical performance; It brings exceptional […] |
| V-Flow |
A flow that typically begins with very few raw materials, sometimes even one. The flow of materials diverges as it proceeds through production, resulting in many more different kinds of finished products. Examples: Basic industries like steel, Chemical processing, Paper production, Textile, Plastics, Wood products, etc. Source: Oded Cohen and Jelena Fedurko, Theory of […] |
| Value Offer (also Mafia Offer/Unrefusable Offer) |
It is an exceptionally attractive and hard-to-copy offer a company gives to its potential clients with the view of increasing sales through capitalizing on the operational or any other excellence the company has built. The mafia/value/unrefulsable offer should satisfy the following criteria: It is based on significant improvements in company’s logistical performance; It brings exceptional […] |