Skip to main content
PORTS-TERMINALS-MANAGEMENT4 MIN READ

Sort Terminal Actions by TOC Step

Classify terminal improvement actions by Theory of Constraints focusing step.

Sort each terminal action into the Theory of Constraints focusing step it best represents. Identify the constraint Exploit the constraint Subordinate to the constraint Elevate the constraint Prevent inertia Measure crane starvation minutes by hatch for two shifts Name the hatch or process that currently limits vessel departure Pre-stage containers so the limiting crane never waits for yard delivery Move maintenance checks to protect the constraint's available operating time Slow a non-critical yard feed so tractors serve the constraint first Stagger breaks around the limiting crane's work sequence Call in an additional lash gang after existing coverage is fully used…

Read the full lesson

Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.

Already have an account? Sign in

← Back to library
Contact us