Explain delivery system flow characteristics in terms of variability, dependency, buffer inventory and buffer capacity.

Critically evaluate how the law of bottlenecks and variability pooling relates to DBR.

Interpret the five steps with reference to a market and capacity constraint.

Relate the concept of DBR to the five steps of focusing.

Contrast the five steps of focusing with the 5 lean principles.

Evaluate alternative approaches to managing variability and flow.

Critically discuss the importance of improving flow (throughput) over local cost and efficiency in relation to this and earlier units and seminal contributions.