In the Theory of Constraints (TOC), bottlenecks refer to any process in a chain of processes, such that its capacity is equal to or less than the capacity of preceding processes, limiting the throughput that can be achieved by the entire chain. The main role of identifying bottlenecks in TOC is to improve the overall performance of the organization. By identifying and addressing these bottlenecks, organizations can significantly improve their efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
The Goal uses simple reasoning as a tool to teach the Theory of Constraints (TOC) by presenting the...
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