Efficient material handling is one of the greatest challenges in modern manufacturing and distribution centers. Processes rarely move at the same pace, and without proper design, mismatched cycle times lead to bottlenecks, idle time, and wasted labor. This issue is a central theme in Eliyahu Goldratt’s classic book The Goal, where the focus is on identifying constraints and designing systems that manage work in process more effectively. The key is not just balancing inventory but creating smart buffers that absorb variability while ... Read more