This collection of essays was originally published in The Journal on the Theory of Constraints.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Hierarchical Management \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\The Inherent Conflict Modine\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ The McHenry Plant
• Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation APOLOGIA* or In The Move Toward The Third Stage
• Chapter 3: The Fundamental Measurements When Quoted Lead Times Are The Problem
• Chapter 4: The Importance of a System\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Constraints Looking Beyond The First Stage;Just In Time (Fictional Visit Real Plants)
• Chapter 5: How Complex Are Our Systems Looking Beyond The First Stage; Just In Time Part Two
• Chapter 6: The Paradigm Shift Looking Beyond The First Stage; Just In Time Part Three.