ABSTRACT

These principles play a significant role in constraint management. After we understand the principles of constraint theory, we’ll be ready to examine in more detail the tools it provides to optimize our systems. These tools are classified as logistical or policy. The logistical tools include

Drum-Buffer-Rope

(DBR) to schedule and allocate resources in production operations and

Critical Chain

to manage the scheduling and allocation of resources in projects. The policy tools include a logical Thinking Process and specific situational guidelines based on the five focusing steps.