In The Goal , Alex Rogo must figure out the processes needed to answer the key questions posed by his former Physics professor, Jonah, in order to save the Bearington plant - an internal supply chain. It's Not Luck , to answers the issues of the external supply chain as represented by Eye Cosmetics. Both of these stories are entertaining and common sense, but do not unfold the practicalities of how to directly apply them to your own internal or external supply chain. The TOC Way lays out the fundamentals and practicalities of implementing the common sense approaches in Dr. Goldratt's books in an entertaining and interactive way. There is too much overtime.
Original plans have a very limited life.
Priorities are constantly shuffled. It is difficult to respond to urgent customer orders. There is too much expediting. Production lead times are too long. Inventory levels too high.