MAKING USE OF THE THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS – TOC AS A STRATEGIC DIFFERENTIAL IN THE MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT OF A SMALL FIRM
DOI: 10.5585/rai.v6i3.495

Authors

  • Hamilton Pozo Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista
  • Takeshy Tachizawa Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista
  • Djair Picchiai Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista

Keywords:

Theory of Constraints, Strategic differential, Productivity, Manufacture, Small firm.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to identify some of the main strategies related to the practical use of the Theory of Constraints (TOC). It seeks to prove that this theory does not treat organizations as a collection of independent processes, but rather as an integrated system. Under this theory, the organization is viewed as a synchronized chain, in which the links between each activity form a complete system that is capable of creating synergy for the entire firm. TOC shows that every system is subject to at least one constraint that keeps it from achieving high levels of performance. In the business environment, constraints on a firm’s production chain have serious consequences such as poor performance and productivity. A study of the use of TOC in a small manufacturing firm and the results obtained are shown here. Its use repeatedly made it possible to identify the constraints, and thus to improve firm performance and productivity.

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Author Biographies

  • Hamilton Pozo, Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista
    Pós-Doutor em Administração pela Universidade de São Paulo – FEA/USP Coordenador e Pesquisador no Projeto de implantação de mestrado profissional na Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista – FACCAMP
  • Takeshy Tachizawa, Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista
    Doutor em Administração de Empresas pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV Professor da Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista – FACCAMP
  • Djair Picchiai, Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista
    Doutor em Administração de Empresas pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV Professor da Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV e professor da Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista – FACCAMP

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Published

2009-12-28

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2009)

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MAKING USE OF THE THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS – TOC AS A STRATEGIC DIFFERENTIAL IN THE MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT OF A SMALL FIRM DOI: 10.5585/rai.v6i3.495. (2009). INMR - Innovation & Management Review, 6(3), 5-25. https://revistas.usp.br/rai/article/view/79146