disseminate, allocate, dispense, spread, apportion, allot, assign, hand out, give out, issue, share, divide, parcel out, ration, scatter, circulate, diffuse, propagate, broadcast, disperse, deal out,... [more]
obstacles - impediments - hindrances - constraints - limitations - restrictions,ages - barriers - delays - slowdowns - jams - choke points - obstructions - snags - holdups - interruptions - stoppages - logjams - gridlocks - clogs - congestion - traffic jams - backlogs - deadlocks - standstills - bottlings - impedances - interferences - hurdles - encumbrances - detours - roadblocks - blockades - curbs - restrictions - blockages
In logistical and production processes, 'bottlenecks' refer to points of congestion that hamper the flow of operations, causing delays, increased costs, and inefficiencies. These are usually characterized by reduced throughput rates, leading to a decrease in overall system performance. Bottlenecks can occur at various stages of a process, from raw material supply to the final stages of product delivery. Identifying and addressing bottlenecks are crucial in optimizing workflows and improving productivity.