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Theory of Constraints
Methodology

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Theory of Constraints

Management approach by Eliyahu Goldratt that focuses improvement on the system's constraint in 5 focusing steps.

Examples

  1. 01A plant identifies the heat treatment oven as constraint and exploits it fully.
  2. 02All other processes are subordinated to the oven's pace.
  3. 03After elevating the constraint, the team looks for the next one.

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