Article ID: | iaor20003478 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 38 |
Issue: | 5 |
Start Page Number: | 1101 |
End Page Number: | 1108 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
Authors: | Spencer Michael S. |
Keywords: | theory of constraints |
This article presents a case study to examine a company that has implemented all three branches of the theory of constraints (TOC) into their operations to form a continuous improvement process. The company is not a traditional manufacturer but operates in the food production industry as a provider of services for larger food processors. Therefore, one of the key points in this case study is the examination of the application of a production planning and control concept, TOC, applied to a service provider. An analysis is also made to identify to what extent TOC concepts are applicable and what, if anything, requires changes to be made to TOC?