Comments on: Lean and Theory of Constraints either/or? https://6sigma.com/lean-and-theory-of-constraints-either-or/ Six Sigma Certification and Training Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:15:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Wil https://6sigma.com/lean-and-theory-of-constraints-either-or/#comment-25316 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:58:43 +0000 https://opexlearning.com/resources/?p=2407#comment-25316 Most definitely, Lean & TOC (and 6Sigma) can coexist. In fact, many of us contend that the focusing aspect of TOC is quite complementary to Lean/6Sigma and helps to deliver bottom line results more quickly. Fundamentally, if the bottleneck determines the output of the system then by first identifying the bottleneck, & subordinating other activities to it, one can proceed with applying the tools of Lean/6Sigma TO the bottleneck thus exploiting it’s capability/capacity and thus, without even beginning Lean/6Sigma activities elsewhere, you can positively impact the bottom line of the company. This will help with the buy-in necessary to move forward with implementing Lean.

By following TOC, one will also identify the Next bottleneck and by the time you’ve elevated the current one with your Lean initatives, you have your next target for Lean activities. Thus the cycle becomes self-supporting.

]]> By: Scott Edwards https://6sigma.com/lean-and-theory-of-constraints-either-or/#comment-25315 Sat, 29 May 2010 04:48:01 +0000 https://opexlearning.com/resources/?p=2407#comment-25315 I tend to dismiss experts who zealously espouse their particular method(s) over another. I agree that there is good to be found in most of the modern continuous improvement methodologies and it behooves one to know them well. There is still (and always will be) room for open mindedness. Each organization, system, situation is unique and therefore I believe the most important thing one can do is THINK deeply and then apply practically. Your posts always make me think so I’m very interested to see your next posts on this subject.

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