The Theory of Constraints (TOC) helps in managing constraints by identifying the most significant limiting factor (i.e., the constraint) that stands in the way of achieving a goal. Once identified, the process focuses on improving that constraint until it is no longer the limiting factor. In the context of a business, TOC can help create more profit by identifying bottlenecks in different departments and fixing them, thereby aligning the overall organization for achieving the goal of more profit.
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The Goal uses simple reasoning as a tool to teach the Theory of Constraints (TOC) by presenting the theories in the form of a novel. The TOC, a method...
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In a style similar to other business books using narrative to present their ideas, such as The One-Minute Manager, Alex is fortunate enough to run across Jonah, an amiable management guru. Jonah teaches Alex all about TOC and how it can help create more profit by learning how to find the bottlenecks in different departments and fixing them. Jonah teaches Alex how to align the overall organization for achieving the goal of more profit.