Chronicles & Parables of the Theory of Constraints Redux
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
About the Book
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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Table of Contents
- T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
- Acknowledgments, 3
- About this English version of the book, 4
- Prologue - The cause that "things" have, 5
- Stage 1 - The beginnings of all this, 7
- Stage 2 - The Universe of ToC, 10
- Stage 3 - Who think like this..., 14
- Stage 4 - The core of ToC was born in Operations, 28
- Stage 5 - Me... Project, you Project, and what does he do? 36
- Stage 6 - Distribution Moments, 45
- Stage 7 - Parables about Portugal, 48
- Developing Portugal, 48
- Analysis of a Complex System - Application of ToC to PORTUGAL, 49
- 1st - What is the Focus of Portugal? 49
- 2nd - Portugal already has a Goal! And now? 53
- 3rd - Developing Portugal: One Goal, Seven Critical Success Factors, 55
- 4th - Portugal - The Path! Solving the Conundrum, 57
- Developing Portugal, Hearing the Ancients…, 62
- PORTUGALIX - The VII Labours of MarcelRebelSouzix, LXII
- The Conflict of Structural Reforms in Portugal (addendum) - Applying ToC, 65
- Developing Portugal, Even Further...from 2023, 68
- Regime Concordia, 69
- Stage 8 - And here I give you more to think about..., 71
- Stage 9 - What we all aspire to... or should aspire to, 90
- For those who just want to see the pictures (Table of Pictures), 101
- Stage 1 - The beginnings of all this, 101
- Stage 2 - The Universe of ToC, 101
- Stage 3 - Who think like this..., 101
- Stage 4 - The core of ToC was born in Operations, 101
- Stage 5 - Me... Project, you Project, and what does he do? 101
- Stage 6 - Distribution Moments, 101
- Stage 7 - Parables about Portugal, 101
- Stage 8 - And here I give you more to think about..., 102
- Stage 9 - What we all aspire to... or should aspire to, 102
- For those who just want to see the Notes, 104
- Bibliography, 107
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