Framework for understanding the complementary nature of TOC frames: Insights from the product mix dilemma

摘要: The product mix problem has been discussed in the management science literature for decades, and Theory of Constraints since Goldratt Fox first presented simple P's Q's problem. This paper will investigate dilemma using a variety approaches that complement extend traditional treatments such as Linear Programming, spreadsheet graphical approaches. include algorithm, Five Focusing Steps, Evaporating Cloud reality trees. surface insights draw out implications arising from use these different approaches, show how choice tool reflects, essence, 'framing' ways. We while various frames are complementary nature, they may also substitute each other to some degree. As result, we suggest there is most cases no one best frame, often ...