Theory of Constraints
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The theory of constraints:
a. is less applicable to firms that plan for a healthy capacity "cushion"
b. calls for multiple units of capacity
c. emphasizes strategic placement of OFF LINE buffer stock.
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This solution provides the best answer for one multiple choice question about the theory of constraints, and explains why it is the best answer.
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Why is (a) the best answer? TOC is an approach to managing complex systems, i.e., organizations comprised of people working in interdependent, interacting processes. The objective of TOC is to grow a system's capability to achieve more of its goal, now and in the future. It consists of a "theory" of dealing with ...
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