Open AccessThe theory of constraints in manufacturing
Author(s) -
Raad Yahya Qassim
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
revista brasileira de ciências mecânicas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0100-7386
DOI - 10.1590/s0100-73862000000400001
Subject(s) - theory of constraints , computer science , industrial engineering , manufacturing engineering , management science , mathematical optimization , engineering , mathematics , operations management
In this paper, a systematic and quantitative view is presented for the application of the theory of constraints in manufacturing. This is done employing the operational research technique of mathematical programming. The potential of the theory of constraints in automated manufacturing is demonstrated