The evolution of a management philosophy: The theory of constraints
回顾约束理论从调度软件发展为涵盖多个运营管理子学科的管理哲学的过程，分析其成就与不足，帮助理解该理论从边缘走向主流的现状。
Abstract In 2004, the Theory of Constraints celebrated its Silver Anniversary. In twenty‐five years, what started out as a scheduling software has evolved into a management philosophy with practices and principles spanning a multitude of operations management subdisciplines. As the Theory of Constraints has grown, so has its acceptance by both practitioners and academicians. At this point in its development, as it transitions from niche to mainstream, it is important to review what has been accomplished and what deficiencies remain so that both the promise and problems impeding greater acceptance can be examined. To that end, we review the evolution of principal TOC concepts and practices in an objective fashion.