How Theory of Constraints Can Be Used to Direct Preventative Maintenance

Authors

Satya S. Chakravorty, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
J. Bryan Atwater, University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsFollow

Department

Management and Entrepreneurship

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1994

Abstract

Demonstrates a new and innovative approach for directing preventive maintenance (PM) programs using the theory of constraints (TOC). Demonstration of value of using TOC principles for directing PM programs; Achievement of competitive advantage through combination of ideas and concepts from two different approaches from business.

Journal Title

Industrial Management

Volume

36

Issue

6

First Page

10

Last Page

13