Focusing solely on cost-effective purchasing in a production-based company can have several potential drawbacks. It may lead to compromising on the quality of materials or services purchased, which can affect the quality of the final product. It may also result in over-reliance on a single supplier, which can be risky if that supplier encounters problems. Additionally, it can limit innovation and improvement, as the focus is on cost reduction rather than exploring new ideas or technologies.
The Goal uses simple reasoning as a tool to teach the Theory of Constraints (TOC) by presenting the...
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