"The Theory of Constraints:

Case Studies In Its Application"

Speaker:  John Covington

When: Wednesday May14, 2008

Where: Snyder's in Linthicum

Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Presentation Discussion:

Theory of Constraints (TOC) is an overall management philosophy introduces by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt in his seminal 1984 book entitled 'The Goal'. It is based on the application of scientific principles and logic reasoning to guide human-based organizations. According to TOC, every organization has - at any given point in time - at least one constraint which limits the system's performance relative to its goal. These constraints can be broadly classified as either an internal constraint or a market constraint. In order to manage the performance of the system, the constraint must be identified and managed correctly.

John Covington will try and recap some of what he has learned with respect to integrating TOC with other improvement methodologies.  The talk will be driven off four case studies:

• A paint factory that is internally constrained.
• A complex furniture plant where the constraint is in the market.
• The United Methodist Church (this stuff works anywhere)
• Two companies that make sucker rods where the major constraint was worker mindset.

Speaker's Bio:

John Covington is a sought-after speaker on leadership, the holistic approach to bottom-line improvement, Theory of Constraints, Lean manufacturing methods, and productivity improvement. John has led strategic improvement efforts in a variety of industries including chemical, furniture, first tier automotive, aerospace and printing.  Many customers have been working with John and Chesapeake for nearly two decades. 

He is the author of Tough Fabric, a real-life account of supply chain integration, and Lets Dont Pave the Cow Paths, a highly readable series of insights into disruptive leadership. Before founding Chesapeake Consulting, John held engineering, management and executive positions with Dupont, Stauffer Chemicals and Sherwin-Williams. He is a Distinguished Fellow of both the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at his alma mater, and also sits on the Deans Leadership Council. John did undergraduate work at the U.S. Naval Academy and earned his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Alabama.

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Cost 

$30 for members

$35 for non-members

$15 for unemployed members and students

Location:

Snyder's in Linthicum

841 N Hammonds Ferry Rd

Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1398

(410) 789-1149

Directions:

695 heading South -
Take Exit 8 and make a right at the light. Snyder's will be on your immediate right.

695 heading North -
Take Exit 8, bear to the right and make a right at the light onto Nursery Rd. Proceed down Nursery Rd. and make a right at the intersection onto N. Hammonds Ferry Rd. Snyders will be on your right about a 1/4 mile down.