Applying Theory of Constraints to Strategy Analysis

Abstract

The objective of the paper is to spark interest in a set of thinking processes known as Theory of Constraints (TOC). This paper explains the TOC thinking Processes, discusses the strategy development process, summarizes the 1992-1994 United States National military Strategy, and demonstrates one of the many uses of TOC by analyzing a portion of the current National Military Strategy. This analysis begins by hypothesizing the United States does not have a sound National Military Strategy. The rationale for this hypothesis is DOD does not have enough money in the forecasted budgets to maintain the Base Force to counter near term dangers and still invest in the Defense Technology and Industrial Base (DTIB) to provide a reconstitution capability for defeating a re-emergent global threat. This analysis concludes with the idea that by integrating the management of the DTIB, dividends are possible that provide for a sound National Military Strategy. Applying, Constraints, Analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280737

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  • Jeffrey R. Riemer

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  • Air War College

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  • Human Systems
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  • Military Strategy
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