Infobrokering project management in line with the Theory of Constraints - a case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (2(116)) ◽  
pp. 64-80
Author(s):  
Aneta Januszko-Szakiel ◽  
Paloma Korycińska ◽  
Aleksandra Dereń
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Weakest Link ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Critical Chain

Purpose/Thesis: The paper aims to introduce practical applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), developed by the Israeli physicist Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Special attention is paid to the TOC­-derived project management methodology called the Critical Chain Concept, seldom yet success­fully applied in business practice. An attempt to have TOC implemented in the management of an infobrokering project is reported. Approach/Methods: Two methods were applied: (1) a critical review of the literature on the subject, (2) a case study for the purpose of which both a participatory and non-participatory observation was pursued, as well as a review and appraisal of the existing documentation reflecting the successive stages of the infobrokering project, along with an in-depth interview. Results and conclusions: The case study indicates that TOC, especially the critical chain concept, boasts an appreciable potential in optimising infobrokering projects, as it allows to: (1) expose the concealed, deep-rooted, and disadvantageous routines in project implementation, (2) identify the inherent constraints in the project, not so much in terms of embarrassing errors (blunders), but rather as the non-removable events/components, axiologically indifferent, yet requiring remedial measures, (3) realise that the factors routinely deemed conducive may in fact prove the actual con­straints themselves, (4) enhance overall executive effectiveness by identifying and strengthening the weakest link in the project processes, (5) achieve improvements in the company’s performance without incurring significant expenditure. Originality/Value: There are no published Polish studies focusing strictly on TOC in terms of infor­mation science perspective. The present paper is meant to partially address this deficit with regard to the practice of infobrokering.

scholarly journals The Role of the Knowledge Intermediary in Evangelical Project and Production Management Theories

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Jaydeep Balakrishnan ◽  
Chun Hung Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Critical Chain Project Management ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Critical Chain

Abstract Given the creation of different types of knowledge propositions in project and production management, we discuss what we call ‘evangelical’ propositions and what as knowledge intermediaries our role should be in its dissemination. We examine both proposition accuracy as well as the process by which the proposition was arrived at. We suggest strategies for knowledge intermediaries to adopt in order to achieve balance in evaluating these developments. Further, we support our suggestions by examining the development of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) and the debate that has accompanied these, as a case study. The debate relates to how much of the knowledge proposition in these is really new and whether the method of developing the proposition was lacking in some sense. Knowledge intermediaries, those who are expected to play an important role in disseminating knowledge, will be better prepared to deal with similar innovations in a balanced manner, by analyzing the case of TOC/CCPM.

Offshore Platform Turn Around Using the Critical Chain Project Management Method (CCPM)

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Finocchio Junior ◽  
Marcelo Ramos Martins
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Oil Platforms ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Critical Chain Project Management ◽  
Management Method ◽  
Critical Chain

The present study discusses the adequacy of the Critical Chain Project Management Method (CCPM) — also known as the Critical Chain Method — for scheduling projects involving shutdowns on oil platforms, as such projects involve decision-making processes under risk conditions. The CCPM is based on the Theory of Constraints and aims at providing more precise and more clearly focused control instruments than those traditionally used in the Critical Path Method (CPM). The CCPM also indicates the best moments to act and where and how the action should be directed. The hypothesis underlying the research is that the CCPM portrays, more adequately than the CPM, the uncertainty that exists in a platform shutdown. This characteristic also makes it possible to draw up a schedule that is both more realistic and more challenging, as it addresses the goal of causing less interruption of production. On the basis of this hypothesis, the two main questions that oriented the entire investigation were: 1) Is the CCPM suitable for scheduling the shutdown of an offshore oil platform and, 2) What advantages might it have over the traditional methods in use? To answer these questions the authors reviewed the existing bibliography on the topic and made direct on-site observations during an actual shutdown. In addition, interviews were held with a number of specialists in the area using qualitative approaches, namely, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and action research.

scholarly journals Critical Chain Project Scheduling: Do Not Oversimplify

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willy Herroelen ◽  
Roel Leus ◽  
Erik Demeulemeester
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Buffer Management ◽  
Direct Application ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Critical Chain

Critical chain scheduling/Buffer management (CCS/BM)—the direct application of the theory of constraints (TOC) to project management—has received much attention in project management literature. There still is controversy over the merits and pitfalls of the CCS/BM methodology. This paper focuses on the fundamental elements of CCS/BM logic and pinpoints some intricacies that are not commonly referred to in the available literature. The authors’ analysis is based on a critical review of the relevant sources and experimentation with both commercial CCS/BM software and an internally developed CCS/BM-based tool.

Chatbot Implementation in a Steel Company in Russia

2022 ◽  
pp. 268-290
Author(s):  
Alexander Skuridin
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Steel Company ◽  
Communication Efficiency ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Operational Factors ◽  
Office Employees

Chatbots (sometimes just called “bots”) are the subject of much corporate and public interest today. Many enterprises are looking to get started with chatbot development initiatives to improve communication efficiency as well as reduce operating costs. Current research indicates constantly growing interest in this area and forecasts that 70% of office employees will interact with chatbots daily in 2022. This chapter reports on the challenges inherent in chatbot integration projects and identifies key operational factors for successful chatbot projects, as well as highlighting issues of strategic significance. Different technology adoption and project management models are explored, analysed, and applied in the context of chatbot implementation, and based on an in-depth case study, a model is put forward to aid the manageability of chatbot implementation in other similar environments.

Linking the Critical Chain Project Management literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octaviano Rojas Luiz ◽  
Fernando Bernardi de Souza ◽  
João Victor Rojas Luiz ◽  
Daniel Jugend
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Theme ◽  
Critical Chain Project Management ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
New Research ◽  
Critical Chain

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the state of the art in Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), outlining the CCPM literature to date, in an effort to guide future studies.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a bibliometric analysis using Scopus and Web of Science databases. The authors identified the principal journals, articles and authors regarding the research theme, as well as the authors elaborated co-citation and co-occurrence network maps to support the analysis.FindingsThe authors described five co-citation clusters: Fundamentals of Critical Chain, Scheduling, Operations Research, Multi-project and Network, and General Project Management. The most frequently occurring keywords were: “project management,” “critical chain,” “scheduling” and “theory of constraints.” Observing the distribution, the expression “project management” occupied a central position, connecting two other clusters, represented by the keywords “scheduling” and “critical chain.” The authors proposed an evolutive framework for the CCPM state of the art in three stages, according to the most frequent topics identified: Conceptual, Deepening of Applications and Methodological Maturity.Originality/valueThis research adopts a systematic approach based on bibliometric tools, which allows a more rigorous organization of the literature. Co-citation and keyword co-occurrence maps provide evidence of how the main themes in CCPM relate. Besides, the presented historical framework allows new research in CCPM to be directed to the most recent topics of interest that have gaps to be explored.

scholarly journals Practical Fire Safety Assessment of Steel-beam Floors Made According to the Old Technologies – an Exemplary Case Study. Influence of the Initial Assumptions on the Final Results of Analyses

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawel Artur Krol
Keyword(s):  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Steel Beam ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Standard Fire ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Technical Features ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of this article is to present procedures and methodsfor assessing fire resistance of steel-beam floors with thejoists hidden within the thickness of the slab. These technologiesare currently experiencing their renaissance, both in contemporarilydesigned buildings and the existing ones, subjectedto comprehensive redevelopment, refurbishment or modernization.Due to their simplicity and ease of execution, these floorsare just perfect as technology ideal for repairs or alterations ofbuildings under use or in the case of need of complete replacementof existing floors with new ones. These arguments justifythe need to raise the subject of proper safety assessment of thesefloors in relation to the regulations and requirements of lawsapplicable in the EU and pursuant to provisions of the latestcodes for structural design. A significant part of the study consistsof a suggestive computational example, which is a sort ofguide, in which the author, by making detailed step-by-step calculationsproduces a finished pattern of procedure, intended formultiple use. The suggested method of procedure can be successfullyused in the assessment of the fire resistance of floorstructures with similar technical features. The computationalexample presented in the study shows that contrary to a popularbelief, the use of standard fire model does not always leadto conservative estimates. In the article summary, the authorformulates a number of practical applications and conclusions.

scholarly journals Enhancing Technopreneurship Project Management System with Coaching and Mentoring Features

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Stephanus Eko Wahyudi ◽  
Kartika Gianina Tileng
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Asynchronous Communication ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Project Management System ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Subject

This research aimed to find the system features for remote, synchronous, and asynchronous communication and collaboration among the students. The research design was through an exploratory case study. The data collection method was in-depth interview with experienced supervisors and the subject coordinators. The result of the research is the necessary features to be included in the updated version of the information systems. The various coaching and mentoring features can support subject coordinators, supervisors, and students and allow them to complete the subject on time and in accordance with the standards

scholarly journals Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-191
Author(s):  
Nadia Sutanto ◽  
Edgar Jeremy
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Psychosocial Stressors ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder marked by some gastrointestinal symptoms frequently associated with extradigestive symptoms with unknown organic causes. In this study the authors investigated whether IBS causes psychological symptoms or vice versa. Data were collected through an in-depth interview (anamnesis), a hetero-anamnesis, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). The subject was a 20-year-old student (D) diagnosed with IBS since the age of 15. Results showed that the subject had an extremely severe anxiety and stress, and moderate depression. The main obstacle faced by the subject was his escape-avoidance coping strategies which were not appropriately applied in solving problems.This situated the subject in a vicious cycle between recurrent IBS, helplessness, avoidance of responsibility, and anxious/stressful conditions. The subject’s type of personality which tended to be introverted and neurotic made him experience difficulties in overcoming psychosocial stressors, such as academic demands and lack of social relationships. The psychological factors influenced the psychological states of the subject that resulted in the recurrence of IBS.

Lean Logistics in the 2020s and a Cast Study About Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Toyota Boshoku Turkey

2020 ◽  
pp. 276-315
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Cil ◽  
Halil Ibrahim Demir ◽  
Berfin Yaman
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Lean Logistics ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
The Right

Logistics, getting the right product in the right place at the right time to the right customer, is one of the most important functions in large companies. Toyota is one of the world's leading companies in many aspects of successful business practice, particularly in logistics. The techniques developed in the company since the 1950s provide a competitive advantage to Toyota and provide efficiency in many business functions with supply chain management. For that reason, it is imperative to understand how lean logistics practices are applied in the Toyota Boshoku Turkey(TBT). This chapter examines practical logistics applications in TBT, one of the suppliers of Toyota located outside of Japan. In addition to theoretical research, it is also important that practical applications in enterprises such as a Toyota plant contribute to the literature. Consequently, as a case study, discussion and explanation of logistics and supply chains of TBT will spark reader interest.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document