... Edel O'Niell who's mentoring and tutoring proved invaluable in the compilation of this research. Thanks to everyone else who helped in my research including those in Hitachi and also in Seagate whom I have tormented for the past few months. I would also like to thank Eamon my Manager, who provided me with enough time to conduct this research. To my parents, who have waited long and patiently for this day. Thanks to my role models, brother Shane and sister Michelle. I would like to thank my wife Shauna, whose cups of tea and renowned toast have provided me with the energy to burn late into the night. I would especially like to thank her for putting up with my frustrations and providing me with her full support. Thanks to you all! Abstract An increasing number of manufacturing organisations are embracing Theories of Constraints in an attempt to improve their operations and enable them ...

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