| Article ID: | iaor1995489 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Volume: | 32 |
| Issue: | 8 |
| Start Page Number: | 1867 |
| End Page Number: | 1877 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1994 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
| Authors: | Ronen B., Schragenhein E., Cox J. |
| Keywords: | theory of constraints |
This paper discusses the applicability of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the process flow industry and compares TOC to the current practice. The Drum-Buffer-Rope methodology is altered to meet the needs of the process flow environment. Guidelines for the strategic location of and determination of the reduced WIP inventory levels are provided.