Using the Theory of Constraints for Effective Supply Chain Management

• Autores: Archie Lockhamy III
• Localización: Fórum Empresarial, ISSN-e 2475-8752, ISSN 1541-8561, Vol. 4, Nº. 2, 1999, págs. 2-18
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Uso de la teoría de restricciones para la gestión efectiva de la cadena de abastecimiento
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    Uso de la teoría de restricciones para la gestión efectiva de la cadena de abastecimiento

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    This article provides methodology and guidelines for employing a 'constraint-based approach for effective supply chain management. The article explores the shortcomings of using a traditional supply chain management as well as an Activity Based Management (ABM) approach in the managing of supply chains. In addition, the article introduces a supply chain management methodology based on achieving a global optimum for the entire chain. Examples are provided on how constraint-based techniques are currently being applied to the management of certain subsets of the supply chain. Guidelines are presented for managing supply chains using a constraint-based approach. Finally, the article ends with the discussion of the implications regarding the use of a constraint-based approach to the management of supply chains along with the need for future research in this area.