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This is the basic assumption of TOC: The performance of an organisation is dependent on its few constraints. The power of TOC is in one word: FOCUS.

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Performance of an organisation is limited by a (few) weak links (constraints)

However big your organisation is there are still only a few lever points; weak links, contraints, whatever you prefer to call them...

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Focusing on the lever points brings rapid, big, lasting results: you get the best return for management's time and effort.

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The basic assumption of TOC applies to any organisation or system and to individuals. Identifying the weak link creates a focus for improvement (you might think of the weak link as a constraint or a lever point). This knowledge enables greater productivity from your most valuable asset: your management team. Focus enables the management team to know better what actions to take, as they have a much clearer idea of WHAT NOT TO DO and what to do! A major error made by many teams is monitoring too many items. Understanding where to focus means that you are able to focus on the few elements that are critical. There is a big danger of focusing on the wrong things when we break organisations down into units. It tends to increase the likelihood that the units will focus on local goals that are not in line with value the company is trying to deliver to its market. The biggest barrier to focus is the belief that any improvement particularly any cost reduction (however measured) is good. FOCUS derived from understanding the weak links or leverage points better clarifies what is good and what is a waste and hence what to measure.

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Goldratt-TOC Ltd is John Tripp’s trading company. John has been helping companies and people to achieve their goals through applying the appropriate aspects of TOC since 1985. John is a member of the worldwide TOC network and has been involved in the development and dissemination of all aspects of TOC. John has supported individuals, such as champions in Karate, single handed round the world sailors, as well as many different types of business organisation. John has also supported not for profit organisation such as the NHS. John's newest customer is Volvo Ocean Race. John has close working relationships with TOC experts in China and Italy.

who are we?

Focusing on the lever points brings rapid, big, lasting results: you get the best return for management's time and effort.

Goldratt-TOC Ltd is John Tripp’s trading company. John has been helping companies and people to achieve their goals through applying the appropriate aspects of TOC since 1985. John is a member of the worldwide TOC network and has been involved in the development and dissemination of all aspects of TOC. John has supported individuals, such as champions in Karate, single handed round the world sailors, as well as many different types of business organisation. John has also supported not for profit organisation such as the NHS. John’s newest customer is Volvo Ocean Race. John has close working relationships with TOC experts in China and Italy.

Organisations we work with

Individuals CEOs to Single handed sailers to Karate Champions

Automotive Electrical Power Products Food Hospitals Oil and Gas Pharmaceuticals Printing Refrigeration Semiconductor Steel and Forging Wafer Fabs

Currently we are working on: To help an inspirational organisation develop their strategy - a platform for the next forty years... We continue to support a brilliant people development programme which we joined in 2003. This programme develops networking, collaboration and fosters a Process Of OnGoing Improvement. The organisation provides the energy foundation that maintains modern life throughout the world. We are developing a relationship with a great Italian consultancy with the objective of creating an european wide TOC expert resource. We continue to work with a number of small organisations around the world to help them use TOC to sustainably grow their businesses. Some are using the TOC strategy process, some are using the TOC operations application and several are using the TOC project application to deliver projects more quickly on time and on spec.

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