In TOC, which term is the procedure for determining the general flow of parts and products considering a logical product structure?

• A. VATI Analysis
• B. United Nations Compact Management Model
• C. Zone
• D. Yokoten

Answer: (B)

In TOC, mapping how parts and products flow through the system is about outlining the path from components to finished goods using the product’s structure to guide the sequence of operations. The term that fits this purpose is a value-added time analysis approach that looks at how long each step adds value and how the components move through the defined routing and bill of materials. By focusing on where value is added and how components interlink through the product structure, you establish the general flow that the organization should follow, helping to align operations with throughput goals and identify where the flow might be constrained or needs buffering.

The other options don’t describe this flow-mapping procedure: Yokoten is about sharing improvements across the organization, a zone is a layout/area designation, and a UN Compact Management Model isn’t a recognized TOC term for determining product-flow paths.