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Manifesting Competitiveness Through Theory of Constraints: A Case of Global Carpet Manufacturer

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  • Chandrashekhar Vishnu Chaudhari

    (Goldratt Consulting
    Indian Institute of Management)

  • Vishwas Dohale

    (Goldratt Consulting)

  • Vivek Khanzode

    (Indian Institute of Management)

  • Rauf Iqbal

    (Indian Institute of Management)

Abstract

The effective management of the manufacturing process can help improve the manufacturing competitiveness of the firm, which can, in turn, provide a firm with global competitiveness. However, the obstacles in the process due to the active bottlenecks or other impediments to process flow result in the obstruction to material flow and reduce the overall throughput. Dr Goldratt developed a ‘four concepts of flow’ mechanism that can help streamline the process flow and improve the throughput of the manufacturing facilities. This study exemplifies an application of the four concepts of flow and the full kit solution in the case of a global carpet manufacturer and narrates how the firm help to achieve a competitive advantage. The study can help practitioners and academicians understand the core concept of the swift-even flow concept and how to streamline product movement into different stages of the process using the four concepts of the flow mechanism.

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  • Chandrashekhar Vishnu Chaudhari & Vishwas Dohale & Vivek Khanzode & Rauf Iqbal, 2023. "Manifesting Competitiveness Through Theory of Constraints: A Case of Global Carpet Manufacturer," International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, Springer, vol. 18(1), pages 66-76, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijogbc:v:18:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1007_s42943-023-00084-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s42943-023-00084-0
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    Keywords

    Theory of constraint; Four concepts of flow; Carpet manufacturing; Full kit; Manufacturing improvement programs;
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    JEL classification:

    • C44 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Operations Research; Statistical Decision Theory
    • L67 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Other Consumer Nondurables: Clothing, Textiles, Shoes, and Leather Goods; Household Goods; Sports Equipment
    • M00 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - General - - - General
    • N65 - Economic History - - Manufacturing and Construction - - - Asia including Middle East

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