>In the inherent simplicity we must be able to identify those few elements that govern the system. Additionally, if we are also fully aware of the cause and effect relationships between these elements and all other elements of the system, then we can manage the system to achieve a much higher level of performance. > >These few elements, the ones dictating the level of performance of the system, are the constraints of the system. This implies that the constraints are also the leverage points of the system. Hence the name I chose for this approach – the Theory Of Constraints - TOC. > >Eliyahu Goldratt ### See also: - [[Theory of Constraints]] - [[Systems Thinking]] - [[Nature is Simple - Newton]] %% - Type:: - Comments:: - To capitalize o - Sources:: - https://www.toc-goldratt.com/interna.php?subsub=212