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Theory of Constraints

TOC Step 1: Identify the Constraint

The first of the five focus­ing steps of TOC is to iden­ti­fy the con­straint. Learn the two main types of con­straints, and how to iden­ti­fy them with­in a system.

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What Is Theory of Constraints (TOC)?

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What Is a Constraint in TOC?

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TOC Mindset: Throughput, Inventory, Operating Expense

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The Five Focusing Steps of TOC

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TOC Step 1: Identify the Constraint

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TOC Step 3: Subordinate Everything Else

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TOC Step 4: Elevate the Constraint

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TOC Step 5: Prevent Inertia & Repeat

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Cause-and-Effect Thinking with the Current Reality Tree

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Resolving Conflicts with the Evaporating Cloud

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Designing Breakthrough Solutions with the Future Reality Tree

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Overcoming Obstacles with the Prerequisite Tree

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Turning Plans into Action with the Transition Tree

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Drum-Buffer-Rope Basics

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Managing Buffers

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What Is CCPM Critical Chain Project Management?

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Throughput Accounting Basics

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Theory Of Constraints Case Study

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Next Video TOC Step 2: Exploit the Constraint 

The sec­ond of the five focus­ing steps of TOC is to exploit the con­straint. Learn the typ­i­cal actions we can take to exploit, or max­i­mize the out­put, of a system’s constraint.