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Theory of Constraints · IN SHORT

Where does work wait?Test the limiting factor.

Investigate what limits throughput in your process. The skill uses observable signals and lead times, works through five focusing steps and keeps uncertain assumptions visible in a thirty-day plan.

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Theory of ConstraintsSKILL

Your brief

In our publishing process, many drafts wait for review. Posting is quick after approval. We have not measured time by stage yet.

Possible draft

Fictional example: waiting for review

Review is a hypothesis, not a proven constraint. Measure waiting time, arrival rate and review capacity first. If supported, test complete handovers and agreed review slots before proposing additional capacity.

Illustrative example
Illustrative example

01 / THE FOUNDATION

You bring the context.The skill adds structure.

What you provide

  • Process stages, goal, defined period and available throughput figures.
  • Queues, waiting times, work in progress, costs and relevant policies.

What you get back

A system overview, measurement questions, a provisional constraint hypothesis and a plan covering five focusing steps.

02 / SEE HOW IT WORKS

From an idea to a draft.

Illustrative exampleFictional example: waiting for reviewRead the example

Your brief

In our publishing process, many drafts wait for review. Posting is quick after approval. We have not measured time by stage yet.

Possible draft

Review is a hypothesis, not a proven constraint. Measure waiting time, arrival rate and review capacity first. If supported, test complete handovers and agreed review slots before proposing additional capacity.

This example shows the approach. It is not a client result or a guarantee of a particular outcome.

03 / GET STARTED

A repeatable approach.Your own context.

  1. Find observable evidence

    Compare demand, capacity and waiting time before identifying a limiting stage.

  2. Use and coordinate capacity

    Reduce avoidable disruption and coordinate work release with the suspected constraint, retaining breaks, maintenance and quality checks.

  3. Consider capacity and repeat

    Evaluate additional capacity after reviewing existing use. Measure again rather than assuming the constraint has moved.

04 / MAKE IT YOURS

Ready foryour work.

Take the instructions, add your own context and review the draft. You stay in control.

Full information

Theory of Constraints

Download. Apply. Refine.

Download the skill (English)

File language: English

From download to use

  1. Save the ZIP file: ai-theory-of-constraints-analyst-skill-for-claude.zip.
  2. Using Claude? Follow the installation guide for your environment. Downloading alone does not activate the skill.
  3. Then provide your own brief and the context listed above. Review the output before using it.
Installation guide (Dutch)
Keep in mind
  • A visible queue does not establish a root cause. Several constraints may interact.
  • Optimisation must protect safety, required breaks, maintenance and quality. Investment proposals need evidence and appropriate approval.