The theory of constraints thinking processes: Retrospect and prospect

International Journal of Operations and Production Management

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 155-184

  Kim, Seonmin ^a   Mabin, Victoria Jane ^b   Davies, John ^b  

^a Seoul National University of Science and Technology   (South Korea)

^b VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Continuous improvement; Problem solving; Production management

Indexed keywords

EID: 38549128178     PISSN: 01443577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443570810846883     Document Type: Article

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