Chronicles & Parables of the Theory of Constraints Redux
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Chronicles & Parables of the Theory of Constraints Redux

The various ways of presenting the Theory of Constraints (ToC) in a surprising manner for rookies but never forgetting the experts

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The book presents Theory of Constraints (ToC) in a surprising way - accessible to everyone, at once simple and profound - without ever losing its ironic yet serious tone. This "Essay" was inspired by the posts and articles published on LinkedIn between 2016 and 2025 to introduce ToC and to blend lighthearted stories with deeper analyses of its applicability.

Those who think the word "Theory" in ToC means it's merely theoretical - something with no practical application or results - are completely and totally mistaken. The unfortunate choice of name by Eli Goldratt, its creator, is inversely proportional to the tremendous impact ToC has wherever it is applied; in other words, it is monumental!"

This book is a translation from European Portuguese. While Portuguese from Portugal that is the same language across Portugal and Brazil, usage and expressions vary by country – much as English varies between the UK, the US and other regions. Some passages translate easily, others require adaptation not always very easy. Language is a living system and that reality shaped this endeavor.

Therefore, this edition is a Redux - both a translation but at the same time a new and fresh  look and some new chronicles, some upgraded parables for the English reader. Stage 7 is perhaps the most compelling example. Attempting to adapt MarcelRebelDeSouzix Tale from crazy “Anthiquos” Portuguese to crazy also “Anthiquos” English became a Tale in itself.

These stories in some point intersect with the Theory of Constraints.

 

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Luis Cristovao
Luis Cristovao

Sou Consultor de Gestão na area da ToC (Theory of Constraints - Teoria das Restrições) e Operações, sou Auditor e Formador. Fui Diretor de Operações na Indústria Alimentar cerca de 25 anos, com experiência nas áreas da Produção, Qualidade, Ambiente e Higiene & Segurança, Manutenção, Compras e Logística/ Supply Chain. Tenho 7 anos de experiência na Indústria Automóvel num dos fornecedores principais de OEM. Os meus clientes provêm da areas; alimentar, têxtil, energia, aviação, FMCG, retalho, logística e agro-industrias. Tenho experiência internacional como associado da Goldratt Consulting (Brasil, Portugal) e nos mercados Polaco e Angolano onde efetuei projetos varios projetos de melhoria.

Trabalho com a ToC desde 2003 e sou membro certificado da TOCICO. Tal como muitas outras pessoas encontrei acidentalmente o livro de Eli Goldratt "A Meta" e esta foi a obra que até hoje mais me impressionou em termos de negócios. Considero a ToC como a "rainha" das metodologias de gestão e melhoria organizacional e aquela mais radical e disruptiva na sua abordagem.

Sou Autor/Co-Author de oito livros sobre a ToC nas áreas Geral, de Operações (Produção), de Distribuição, de Projetos e de Apoio à Decisão.

Tenho também conhecimentos de Lean Manufacturing (antes TPS) e de Six Sigma (antes TQM) e nos últimos anos tenho integrado e aplicado estas melhores metodologias numa abordagem TLS (ToC, Lean, Sixsigma) que penso ser a melhor forma de atacar e resolver os problemas sistémicos das organizações. Tenho experiência de ensino e formação nestas áreas desde 2007 e esta abordagem interessa-me em vários tipos de indústrias e serviços, tendo desenvolvido um curso MBA online sobre TOC em 2016, em parceria com a CLT Services.

A minha formação base é em Engenharia Química (IST) tenho um MBA em Gestão Geral e um Mestrado em Gestão (ambos NOVA SBE).

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/loumat/

I am a Management Consultant specializing in ToC (Theory of Constraints), Operations and Systems, as well as an Auditor and Trainer. I spent about 25 years as Operations Director in the Food Industry, gaining experience in Production, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Logistics/Supply Chain. I also have 7 years of experience in the Automotive Industry, working with a main OEM supplier. My clients come from food, textile, energy, aviation, FMCG, retail and agro-industry sectors. I have international experience as an associate with Goldratt Consulting (Brasil, Portugal) as well as in Poland, and Angola markets, where I have conducted several improvement projects.

I have been working with ToC since 2003 and I am a certified member of TOCICO. Like many others, I accidentally came across Eli Goldratt’s book The Goal, which remains the most impactful business book I have ever read. I consider ToC the “queen” of management and organizational improvement methodologies—both the most radical and the most disruptive in its approach.

I am the author or co-author of eight books on ToC covering General, Operations (Production), Distribution, Project, and Decision Support areas.

I also have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (formerly TPS) and Six Sigma (formerly TQM). In recent years, I have integrated and applied these best practices through the TLS approach (ToC, Lean, Sixsigma), which I believe is the most effective way to tackle and solve organizational problems. I have been teaching in these areas since 2007, and this integrated approach interests me across a wide variety of industries and services. In 2016, I developed an online ToC MBA course in partnership with CLT Services.

I also have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (formerly TPS) and Six Sigma (formerly TQM). In recent years, I have integrated and applied these best practices through the TLS approach (ToC, Lean, Sixsigma), which I believe is the most effective way to tackle and solve organizational problems. I have been teaching in these areas since 2007, and this integrated approach interests me across a wide variety of industries and services. In 2016, I developed an online ToC MBA in partnership with CLT Services.

My academic background is in Chemical Engineering (IST), and I hold an MBA in General Management and a Master’s in Management (both NOVA SBE).

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My name is Paulo Pinto, I am an Industrial Engineer with a Master degree in “Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology” (University of Liverpool, UK) and a PhD degree in Operations Management (Huddersfield University, UK). 

I am an experienced Operations Manager, with sound knowledge in Lean Six Sigma. With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and service industry. In the previous years I worked as a consultant and trainer, managing several improvement projects. I am also a part time University teacher, something that helped me to keep up to date.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpopinto

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