Bottleneck

A bottleneck is a point that limits the entire production process. Even if other parts of production have higher capacity, the overall output will always be constrained by the narrowest point in the process.

Types of bottlenecks:

• Machine – limited capacity or frequent breakdowns

• Human – slow manual work or insufficient skills

• Logistics – poor material planning or inefficient storage

Identifying and addressing bottlenecks is crucial for maximizing production efficiency. Monitoring production is key to detecting these points.