The Fifth Step in Theory of Constraints Application, "Do Not

question 122

Multiple Choice

The fifth step in Theory of Constraints application, "do not let inertia set in," means that the analyst should:

• A) create a schedule that maximizes the throughput of the bottlenecks.
• B) repeat the analysis to identify and manage new set of constraints.
• C) consider increasing capacity of the bottleneck.
• D) schedule non-bottleneck resources to support the bottleneck.

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