Final answer:
Alex Rogo, in "The Goal," employs the theory of constraints to fix the problem with bottlenecks and non-bottlenecks by ensuring non-bottleneck operations do not exceed the capacity of the bottlenecks and optimizing the system to support the bottlenecks' continuous flow.
Step-by-step explanation:
It sounds like you're asking about the strategy Alex Rogo employs in the novel "The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox. To address the issues of bottlenecks and non-bottlenecks, Alex applies the theory of constraints. The key is to identify the system's constraints (the bottlenecks) and then optimize the entire process to ensure those constraints flow as efficiently as possible. The rest of the system should be subordinated to the needs of the bottleneck operations. Alex decides that operations at a non-bottleneck should not produce more than what the bottlenecks can handle to avoid excess inventory and wasted resources.
In more practical terms, Alex arranges production schedules and resources such that every part of the system helps to alleviate the bottleneck's load. The aim is to ensure the bottleneck can work continuously, without interruption, to maximize throughput. Identifying these bottlenecks and managing them effectively is vital for improving the overall efficiency and profitability of a business.