A constraint is any factor or element such as cost, schedule and scope that prevents a system from performing at the highest level possible in relation to its objective. There are many types of constraints that prohibit performance. Continuous Improvement strategies such as: Lean, Six Sigma and the Theory of Constraints are effective ways to reduce or remove constraints.
Examples: 1. Cost/ Resources 2. Schedule/ Time 3. Scope/ Quality 4. Physical 5. Policy or Procedure
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