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Theory of constraints: review and bibliometric analysis

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  • Lucas Martins Ikeziri
  • Fernando Bernardi de Souza
  • Mahesh C. Gupta
  • Paula de Camargo Fiorini

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This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) research i.e. a total of 1009 journal articles published since 1984. From a bibliometric point of view, the state of the art was mapped and research gaps in the scientific literature identified, creating opportunities for future research. The Production area leads in number of publications, and applications in the Process of Ongoing Improvement in general have been receiving less attention from academics. It is also worth noting that the International Journal of Production Research has the highest concentration of published works on TOC. The results show that TOC is in continuous development with a trend of growth and therefore demands additional inquiry. The main contributions of this work are: (a) presenting a comprehensive historical review and bibliometric analysis on TOC in a manner not yet illustrated in the literature; (b) addressing potential implications and directions for the IJPR community on TOC research; and (c) offering avenues for future research on how to advance the extant literature of TOC.

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  • Lucas Martins Ikeziri & Fernando Bernardi de Souza & Mahesh C. Gupta & Paula de Camargo Fiorini, 2019. "Theory of constraints: review and bibliometric analysis," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 57(15-16), pages 5068-5102, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:57:y:2019:i:15-16:p:5068-5102
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2018.1518602
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    1. Beatriz de Souza Mello Gonçalves & Flávio Leonel de Carvalho & Paula de Camargo Fiorini, 2022. "Circular Economy and Financial Aspects: A Systematic Review of the Literature," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(5), pages 1-41, March.
    2. Gleriani Torres Carbone Ferreira & Jacques Marcovitch & Maurício Jucá Queiroz, 2020. "Understanding the Constraints on Success in Brazilian Amazon Production Chains," Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Springer;Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, vol. 21(1), pages 95-104, June.
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