By: Rick Phelps, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Our Synchronous Flow System is based on Eli Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC). In his work, Goldratt outlined how companies can achieve not just improvement, but a sustainable, market-beating advantage by combining three critical elements: He called this advantage the Decisive Competitive Edge. Our Synchronous Flow System was designed…
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By: Rob Loughridge, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Every business wants an advantage—but few actually capitalize on the ones they already have. Many companies quietly outperform their competitors on lead time, reliability, or flexibility, but fail to convert that edge into market power. That’s where Eliyahu Goldratt’s concept of the Decisive Competitive Edge (DCE) comes in—not just…
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By: Rick Phelps, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Businesses live or die on their ability to generate Cash Flow. When a business is generating a solid stream of cash, cash is often taken for granted and not given the attention it deserves. It is only when cash is tight that owners get serious about it. Cash has…
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By: Rob Loughridge, Principal, Synchronous Solutions At Synchronous Solutions, we use Eli Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC) in everything we do. While TOC is often seen as a tool for improving flow and increasing operational capacity, its real power goes far beyond the shop floor. Goldratt, best known for TOC, introduced it as a management…
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By: Rick Phelps, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Far too often we encounter a fabricator who has grown their business to over one hundred employees, but at the cost of their profitability. It doesn’t have to be this way! Larger companies should benefit from the economies of scale, not be burdened by excess overhead that drag down…
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By: Maria Leali, Principal, Synchronous Solutions The coaching and consulting industry is growing rapidly, allowing more people to hire a professional guide like never before. Previously, coaches and consultants were only for professional athletes and high-profile business executives. No more! Today, anyone can get the expert they need to achieve their goals or overcome an…
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By: Rob Loughridge, Principal, Synchronous Solutions In today’s fast-paced business environment, improving efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re managing a manufacturing plant, a project team, or even a personal workflow, identifying and removing bottlenecks can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. This is where the Theory of Constraints (TOC)* comes…
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By Rick Phelps, Principal, Synchronous Solutions We are accustomed to thinking about production’s physical Constraints in fabricating shops as being machinery or skilled craftsmen, but there are scenarios where the actual physical Constraint is space. The available space can limit production capacity when work needs to sit for a period of time, occupying limited space.…
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By: Maria Leali, Principal, Synchronous Solutions I’ve been having a lot of conversations with friends, family members, and clients about management and organizational structure lately, so I decided to write about it. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s because I see real people getting real results in these programs. I keep hearing from employees at…
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By: Ed Montgomery, Principal, Synchronous Solutions Requisite Organization and Stratified Systems Theory (SST) are closely related but not exactly the same—they are deeply connected, with one being a practical application of the other. Here’s the difference: In short: Systems Leadership Theory, as defined by Ian Macdonald in his book Systems Leadership: Creating Positive Organizations, builds upon Stratified Systems Theory…
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