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Theory Of Constraint Analysis

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Firm’s progress towards its profitability lies where delivery of goods and services take place in there minimum through put time. One of the important approaches to achieve this goal is theory of constraints. Theory of constraint (TOC) advocates that existence of constraints in any systems gives opportunities for the management for improvement .Contrary to conventional thinking, theory of constraint view suggest constraint as a factor determining the performances that are positive to the system. Theory of constraint (TOC) seems to be feasible as it does not demand costly systems change. It depends on scheduling leased on constraint exit in the system. This paper gives the overview of the scheduling of theory of constraint (TOC) which …show more content…

In a system view there are generally 3 categories of production structure or shapes that emerges i.e V shape, A shape, T shape. ‘V shape’ represents a fixed flow product structure in which product variation occurs. These divergent processes rely on small number of materials to provide a variety of products and services to the market. Here no rerouting is possible to overcome a constraint. ‘A structure’ represents a structure in which number of raw material are processed and assembled into a few finished parts. ‘T structure’ is most common were number of common parts or related products flow across a limited set of work station. So, in V-A-T key constraints are observed and management identity optimal through put given in structure. So this framework provides for the effective application of terms and condition logic within a broad range of potential system and …show more content…

5) Supply chain management: - The ultimate aim is to maximize the profitability of the whole system by using constraint as per the flow of material and value from beginning to end. Leveraging the concept of primary constraints across to supply chain ensure that the system wide limiting factors serve as a basis for development of integrated scheduling and planning. Benefits in the firm of reduction in supply chain inventories, on time delivery, enhanced valve creation by customers Improved profitability, improved competitive position etc can be expected from extending Theory of constraint concept to supply chain.
Conclusion
Constraints location does not affect internal flow cannot move faster than the bottle neck allow, in the same manner the entire supply chain cannot delivery more than the slowest operation in the system. So in this paper focus was made on scheduling aspects of the theory of constraints that focuses on smooth flow of materials and services in TOC. Once the constraints are identified all non constraints that helps the organization to optimize the total system of

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