The Secret to
Maximizing Profitability
by Bob Sproull
Written by Bob Sproull, a certified Lean Six Sigma Master
Black Belt and Theory of Constraints (TOC) Jonah. The
Secret to Maximizing Profitability is another great business novel on the
use of TOC and Lean/Six Sigma in parallel to improve and maximize a company’s
profitability. As the author has done in his previous books, such as Epiphanized or Focus and Leverage, he uses real-life business problems to show readers
how just implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or both without including the TOC will
not fully maximize their company’s profitability. The author also uses
continuous improvement tools and methodology in easy to understand common
business applications. His use of these concepts are also easily understood and
can be communicated to any leadership team. I have personally used some of the
author’s tools and methodology to fix everyday issues in my area of business
and would greatly recommend this book to anyone interested in or needing to
achieve maximum performance/profitability.
Matt Hutcheson, Senior Logistics Admin. –
Rheem MFG. Responsible for day-to-day operations for all of Rheem Water Heater
Divisions US warehousing, which includes shipping, receiving, replenishment,
and inventory. Also assist with Logistics Transportation needs for the Water
Heater Division, which includes freight payment, tracking, and any other
questions involving transportation.
The
Secret to Maximizing Profitability:
A Business Novel on How to Successfully Combine the Theory
of Constraints, Lean and Six Sigma to Drive Profit Margins to New Levels
In his latest book, The
Secret to Maximizing Profitability, Bob Sproull demonstrates how an
organization can make dramatic improvements in profitability in a relatively
short amount of time with a holistic approach called The Ulitimate Improvement
Cycle, which combines Theory of Constraints with Lean & Six Sigma. It is
written in story form as a novel about an organization with characters facing
many of the same challenges organizations across industries from manufacturing
to health care have been diligently working to overcome for decades.
Bob demonstrates his mastery of Lean Six Sigma and the
Theory of Constraints by addressing some of the core problems with improvement
initiatives and provides an insightful sequence of the concepts, methodologies,
& tools woven throughout the storyline. The reader will gain an overview of
the Six Sigma, Lean & the Theory of Constraints and how to apply some of
the core tools of each with additional perspective, and then see how they can
be integrated synergistically for coordinated rapid improvements.
Michael Asbury - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt &
Theory of Constraints Jonah | Business Consultant at Elevate Coaching &
Consulting. Business consultants helping organizations achieve rapid
improvements in profitability with minimal investment while reducing the stress
& frustrations through consulting, coaching & training.
Thanks Matt and Mike!
