TOC Executive Challenge: A Goal Game

John Tripp

Info

Level of TOC knowledge acquired:

Introductory

Length:

57 pages

Designed for:

Consultants, Executives, Implementers and Shop Floor workers

Topics:

Operations/Production

Application:

Drum-Buffer-Rope

Language:

English

Format:

CD-Rom and Paperback

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This computer-based learning simulator puts the player in charge of everything at the manufacturing plant, from purchasing raw materials to selling finished goods, and challenges the player to repeat the successes achieved by plant manager Alex Rogo in the business novel, THE GOAL. You have one advantage over Alex Rogo, however, every factor that normally makes it different : Vendors, budget, staff, sales, materials, shipping and machinery is perfect; everyone cooperates, nothing breaks down. The only variable in this simulator is the quality of your decisions. In one week, you can make a substantial profit, or you can run your plant into the ground. If you get stuck, this user guide will help you apply the lessons of THE GOAL.

Presented in an enjoyable and easy to use format, this user guide and game puts you in charge of your own production plant (from purchasing raw materials to selling finished goods). You are lead through a series of 7 challenge games that teach the different aspects of the TOC processes and shows you how to repeat the successes achieved by plant manager Alex Rogo, as portrayed in the business book best-seller, The Goal.

This simulator has three simulated business environments. Each is much simpler than any real business but they are sufficiently comprehensive enough to pose a real challenge. It will feel like you are running a real plant. More importantly they are simple enough to enable one to see what is happening and to learn from what is being seen. This simulation pack can be seen as a game, but the outcome is not based on chance but on skill, your management skill.

You have one advantage over Alex Rogo, however, every factor that normally makes it different : Vendors, budget, staff, sales, materials, shipping and machinery is perfect; everyone cooperates, nothing breaks down. The only variable in this simulator is the quality of your decisions. In one week, you can make a substantial profit, or you can run your plant into the ground. If you get stuck, this user guide will halp you apply the lessons of THE GOAL. This simulator has three simulated business environments. Each is much simpler than any real business but they are sufficiently comprehensive enough to pose a real challenge. It will feel like you are running a real plant. More importantly they are simple enough to enable one to see what is happening and to learn from what is being seen. This simulation pack can be seen as a game, but the outcome is not based on chance but on skill, your management skill.