Using the theory of constraints to improve competitiveness: an airline case study

The aim of the discipline of Operations Management is to gain competitive advantage. One more recent and lesser‐known Operations Management technique that is finding greater acceptance is the Theory of Constraints (TOC). This paper illustrates the use of a specific TOC technique termed “The Thinking Processes” to solve an airline industry case toward improved competitive outcomes.

MoreLess

Year of publication:	2006
Authors:	Polito, Tony ; Watson, Kevin ; Vokurka, Robert J.
Published in:	Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 2051-3143, ZDB-ID 2070009-X. - Vol. 16.2006, 1, p. 44-50
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subject:	Organizational theory \| Competitive strategy \| Airlines \| Operations management \| Competitive advantage

Online Resource

Check full text access |

More access options

Check Google Scholar

In libraries world-wide (WorldCat)

In German libraries (KVK)

subito order

I need help

More details

Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/cr.2006.16.1.44 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014702330