Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Systematic Literature Review of Theory of Constraints

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Book cover Advances in Manufacturing II (MANUFACTURING 2019)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering ((LNME))

Included in the following conference series:

  • 1554 Accesses

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to identify relevant research areas related to the subject of the Theory of Constraints by Goldratt. The methodology of systematic literature review was used in the article. Bibliometric research was conducted on the basis of four full-text databases of EBSCO, Emerald, ScienceDirect and SpringerLink from the years 2013–2017. Four main research directions related to the Theory of Limitations have been identified: (1) practical use of the TOC, (2) research TOC in the combining with the tools of Lean Manufacturing, (3) transformation (improvement) of TOC tools and (4) proposals for new instruments that are used to apply the Theory of Constraints.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Goldratt, E.M., Cox, J.: The Goal: Excellence in Manufacturing. North River Press, New York (1984)

    Google Scholar 

  2. Goldratt, E.M.: What is this Thing Called Theory of Constraints and How Should it be Implemented?. North River Press, New York (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  3. Sims, T., Wan, H.: Constraint identification techniques for lean manufacturing systems. Robot. Comput.-Integr. Manufact. 43, 50–58 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Trojanowska, J., Pająk, E.: Using the theory of constraints to production processes improvement. In: 7th International DAAAM Baltic Conference “Industrial Engineering”, pp. 1–6 (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  5. Cyplik, P., Adamczak, M., Hadaś, Ł.: Critical chain project management and drum-buffer-rope tools integration in construction industry – case study. Log-Forum 8(1), 29–37 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  6. De Souza, F.B., Sobreiro, V.A., Naganoc, M.S., De Souza Manfrinato, J.W.: When less is better: Insights from the product mix dilemma from the Theory of Constraints perspective. Int. J. Prod. Res. 51(19), 5839–5852 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Han-Hsin, C., Chi-Tai, W., Ru-Shuo, S.: A practical multiple-tool-set approach for increasing agile response in overhaul production with limited resource requirement visibility. Int. J. Ind. Eng. 23(2), 119–136 (2016)

    Google Scholar 

  8. Trojanowska, J., Dostatni, E.: Application of the theory of constraints for project management. Manag. Prod. Eng. Rev. 8(3), 87–95 (2017)

    Google Scholar 

  9. Trojanowska, J., Varela, M.L.R., Machado, J.: The tool supporting decision making process in area of job-shop scheduling, vol. 571, pp. 490–498 (2017)

    Google Scholar 

  10. Saniuk, A., Saniuk, S.: Theory of constraints applied to resources management in micro and small-sized enterprices. Ekonomiczne Problemy Usług 50(585), 355–363 (2010). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  11. Trojanowska, J.: Management of production make to order based on the theory of constraints. Wybrane problemy logistyki produkcji. Wydawnictwo Politechniki Poznańskiej, pp. 49–68 (2011). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  12. Łopatowska, J.: Interaction Lean management and Theory of Constraints in achieving success of the organization. Zarządzanie i Finanse, pp. 173–182 (2013). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  13. Orłowska, A., Mazur, Z., Łaguna, M.: Systematic literature review: what it is and what it differs from other reviews. Ogrody Nauk i Sztuki 2017(7), 350–363 (2017). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  14. Czakon, W.: Methodology of systematic literature review. Fundamentals of research methodology in management sciences. Wydawnictwo Nieoczywiste, pp. 119–139 (2016). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  15. Mazur, Z., Orłowska, A.: How to plan and carry out a systematic literature review. Polskie Forum Psychologiczne 23(2), 235–251 (2018). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  16. Lenart, R.: Directions of research on relational capital. Human resources management, Przegląd Organizacji, pp. 19–24 (2015). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  17. Grygiel, P., Rębisz, S., Humenny, G.: Bibliometric analysis as a tool to study the effectiveness of academic teachers on the example of the University of Rzeszów. Zarządzanie Publiczne, Zeszyty Naukowe Instytutu Spraw Publicznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego 3(7), 65–84 (2009). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  18. Czakon, W.: Methodology of systematic literature review. Human resources management, Przegląd Organizacji, pp. 57–61 (2011). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  19. Smółka-Dołecka, A.: Word cloud as a modern method of data presentation. Marketing in practice, pp. 18–36 (2016). (in Polish)

    Google Scholar 

  20. Gundogar, E., Sari, M., Kokcam, A.H.: Dynamic bottleneck elimination in mattress manufacturing line using theory of constraints, pp. 1–15. SpringerPlus Country of Publication (2016)

    Google Scholar 

  21. Okutmus, E., Kahveci, A., Kartašova, J.: Using theory of constraints for reaching optimal product mix: an application in the furniture sector. Intell. Econ. 9(2), 138–149 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Zivaljevic, A.: Theory of constraints – application in land transportation systems. Manag. Environ. Qual. Int. J 26, 505–517 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. More, D., Sharma, R.: The turnaround time of an aircraft: a competitive weapon for an airline company. Decision 41(4), 489–497 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Aguilar-Escobar, V.G., Garrido-Vega, P., González-Zamora, M.: Applying the theory of constraints to the logistics service of medical records of a hospital. Eur. Res. Manag. Bus. Econ. 22(3), 139–146 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Lowalekara, H., Ravic, R.: Revolutionizing blood bank inventory management using the TOC thinking process: an Indian case study. Int. J. Prod. Econ. 186, 89–122 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Şimşita, Z.T., Günayb, N.S., Vayvayc, Ö.: Theory of constraints: a literature review. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci. 150, 930–936 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Librelato, T.P., Lacerda, D.P., Rodrigues, L.H., Veit, D.R.: A process improvement approach based on the value stream mapping and the theory of constraints thinking process. Bus. Process Manag. J. 20(6), 922–949 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Pretorius, P.: Introducing in-between decision points to TOC’s five focusing steps. Int. J. Prod. Res. 52(2), 496–506 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Tanhaei, F., Nahavandi, N.: Algorithm for solving product mix problem in two-constraint resources environment. Int. J. Adv. Manufact. Technol. 64, 1161–1167 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

Research have been carried out in the framework of work MB/WIZ/3/2018 and financed by Ministry of Science and Higher Education from the funds for science.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Faculty of Engineering Management, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45A, 15-351, Białystok, Poland

    Wiesław Urban & Patrycja Rogowska

Authors
  1. Wiesław Urban
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Patrycja Rogowska
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Patrycja Rogowska .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

    Adam Hamrol

  2. Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

    Agnieszka Kujawińska

  3. Universidad de las Américas de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

    Manuel Francisco Suarez Barraza

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2019 Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Urban, W., Rogowska, P. (2019). Systematic Literature Review of Theory of Constraints. In: Hamrol, A., Kujawińska, A., Barraza, M. (eds) Advances in Manufacturing II. MANUFACTURING 2019. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18789-7_12

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18789-7_12

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-030-18788-0

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-030-18789-7

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation