Applying the Theory of Constraints in the Course of Process Improvement

Marton Michal and Paulová Iveta
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Marton Michal: Institute of Production Management and Quality, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak Technical University Bratislava, Paulinska 16, 917 24 Trnava, Slovak Republic
Paulová Iveta: Institute of Production Management and Quality, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak Technical University Bratislava, Paulinska 16, 917 24 Trnava, Slovak Republic

Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology, 2010, vol. 18, issue 29, 71-76

Abstract: Theory of constraints (TOC) is about thinking in logical, systematic, or structured processes similar to the PDCA learning loop. It is about analyzing cause and effect, verifying basic assumptions, exploring alternatives and process improvement. The goal of TOC is to maximize the efficiency of a process selectively at the most critical points and thereby maximize profitability, quality, or other corporate objectives. This paper include basic theoretical information about TOC and following application during process improvement.This paper was realised with VEGA support No. 1/0229/08 Perspectives of quality management development in coherence with requirements of Slovak republic market.

Keywords: theory of constraints (TOC); process improvement; critical chain; theory of constraints (TOC); process improvement; critical chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.2478/v10186-010-0028-9

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