Keynote Speakers

Dr. Eli Goldratt - Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Eli Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC) is used by thousands of companies around the world. His work as a best-selling author, educator and business pioneer has resulted in the introduction of TOC into many facets of American and international business. Dr. Goldratt will share his latest work, and the subject of his new book...

Necessary but not sufficient, from MRP to E-Business
In today's dot com frenzied environment, we must constantly ask if we need new technology, what technology, and when, if our organization is to succeed and grow. Caution is required, however. Our experience has proven time and again that new technology alone is far from sufficient to yield bottom line results from our IT investments. Dr. Goldratt will review the role and contribution of computer technology to organizations from a holistic TOC perspective, providing insight on how to make IT investments pay off. You will be challenged to examine and reassess your business practices with this fresh perspective.

If you've ever seen Dr. Goldratt present, you know to expect anything but a summary of his book. He's sure to rant, rave, surprise, inspire and educate his audience -- all at once!

Download the PDF version of an excerpt of Eli Goldratt's forthcoming business novel "Necessary But Not Sufficient."

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Welcome Reception

Unwind after the first day of the conference and get to know your fellow attendees! Join us for complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and the opportunity to network with others from the conference.

TP Recertification - Jonahs Only

Facilitated by Bill McClelland, Executive Director - AGI

Jonahs: In the early 90s, hooking up to and communicating over the Internet was reserved for brave technical innovators with considerable patience and a strong tolerance for frustration and "hardness of use." During the middle 90s, the base technology became easier to use, rapidly expanding through the population of early adopters. By the turn of the century, Internet use was pervasive among the world population, claiming broad base support from the ranks of the very young to the very old. A multi-billion dollar e-commerce industry enjoyed unprecedented and explosive growth.

On a slightly smaller scale, the TOC Thinking Processes have gone through an amazingly parallel evolution. Jonahs from the early 90s - the brave (and sometimes not so patient) innovators - did experience considerable frustration at early TP "hardness of use." Things got easier during the middle 90s as increasingly more was learned about how much rigor was "good enough." By the turn of the century,

• the 3 Cloud Approach had replaced "diving down into the unknown" in search of a Core Problem,
• a multi-pass construction method dramatically sped up the process for creating Current and Future Reality Trees, and
• the specific identification of policies, measurements, and behaviors provided a much more powerful basis for successful change.

These breakthroughs and many more have made the TP easier, faster, and more powerful to use. Life has never been easier for first time users or for Jonahs who need to use the full TP roadmap in a group setting.

If it has been over two years since you took a good, hard look at the TOC Thinking Processes; if you want to refresh your basic understanding of the TP; if you want "hands-on" experience with the new ease of use; or, if you want to learn important tips on how to use the TP in a group setting, this interactive session is definitely for you!

Preregistration is required for this session.

Executive-Only Breakfast

An invitation-only event designed exclusively for corporate Presidents and CEOs! Join the Worldwide Partners of AGI for a special question and answer session over breakfast. Qualified attendees will be notified upon receipt of registration.

Industry Roundtables

Get the most out of every hour of this conference! Join other conference attendees during lunch for a casual discussion on activities in your specific industry. No pre-registration necessary, simply look for designated tables in the dining room.

Spouse/Significant Other/Youth Program
July 19-20, 2000

In this two-day workshop we will work on real life decisions. We will learn a process that enables us to become more aware of our unverbalized thoughts and as such reveals new actions we can take to bring about better results. In the process, we will see the relationship between mind and emotion and how they can complement each other to form one clear voice. We will see how we, ourselves, are the best textbook for improving our security and satisfaction in life.

This program is available only to the immediate family of Jonahs trained by the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute and those who have completed our 2-, 3-, and 4-week licensing and other technical training programs.

Limited to 20 people. Preregistration is required for this session.

Q&A Session with Eli Goldratt

Join us for this intimate session, as Dr. Goldratt answers YOUR questions regarding the Theory of Constraints. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!

Limited to 100 people per session. Preregistration is required for these sessions.

Department of Defense, Acquisition, and Logistics Community Summit on the Theory of Constraints
July 19, 2000

By Invitation Only

Keynote: Dr. Sheila Widnall

This one day, invitation only event is targeted for leaders in organizations, both public and private sector, that participate or support DOD acquisiton or logistics initiatives.

• Hear first hand from Israeli Air Force and BAE Systems Training and Simulators with five and two years experience, respectively. Listen to Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's 9 month journey in moving their entire organization smoothly, including how it highlighted key processes that were changed.
• Hear first hand why change must happen from Dr. Sheila Widnall, MIT Professor and former Secretary of the Air Force.
• Participate in roundtable discussions with the presenters and other DOD practitioners to get your questions answered, and concerns put on the table for feedback to policy makers.

General Session (TOC World 2000)

• Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center presentation
• Israeli Air Force presentation

Summit Session (By Invitation Only)

• Keynote address
• BAE Systems presentation
• Roundtable discussion
• Summit reception

Executive Panel
July 18, 2000 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Moderated by Eli Goldratt

Hear executives from leading organizations discuss the role TOC plays in developing and deploying strategy at a corporate, business, and operational level. The TOC World 2000 conference attendees will be the audience for this panel discussion.

APICS Bookstore

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) will be featuring a wide array of TOC related books and merchandise. Make your purchases at the conference and save on shipping costs!