Operations Management? Specifically, explore its principles in optimizing production processes, managing resources, and enhancing overall efficiency within organizations. Discuss the key components of TOC, such as identifying constraints, exploiting constraints to maximize throughput, and subordinating non$-$constraints to the system's constraints. Furthermore, analyze how TOC aligns with other operations management theories like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, highlighting synergies and potential conflicts. Finally, evaluate real$-$world applications of TOC in various industries, elucidating its impact on improving operational performance and achieving strategic objectives.