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The Measurement Nightmare
How the Theory of Constraints Can Resolve Conflicting Strategies, Policies, and Measures
- 199 pages
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eBook - PDF
The Measurement Nightmare
How the Theory of Constraints Can Resolve Conflicting Strategies, Policies, and Measures
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Introduction
- The Author
- Contents
- Chapter 1 - Unbelievable Decisions by Companies You Would Know if I Could Name Them
- Chapter 2 - The Measurement Nightmare
- Chapter 3 - Theory of Constraints: The Evolution of a Revolution
- Chapter 4 - How We Got into this Accounting Measuring Mess
- Chapter 5 - Drum-Buffer-Rope Basics and Predictable Implementation Effects
- Chapter 6 - New Manufacturing Floor Measures and Reporting
- Chapter 7 - New Measures for Operations: Subordination
- Chapter 8 - The Bridge Between Throughput and GAAP Financial Statements
- Chapter 9 - Four Basic Strategic Decisions from a Theory of Constraints/Management Accounting Standpoint
- Chapter 10 - Aligning Strategy in the Organization
- Appendix. Strategic Thinking Processes of the Theory of Constraints
- Back Cover
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