Bottlenecks can have a significant impact on an organization's production capacity. By slowing down the throughput of resources, bottlenecks limit the rate at which products or services can be produced. Unfortunately, that often results in higher costs and lost opportunities due to delayed delivery times or unsatisfied customers. Furthermore, if left unresolved, bottlenecks can cause critical equipment to become overloaded and lead to unexpected downtime and production delays. Therefore, organizations must identify and address key congestion points as quickly as possible with necessary upgrades and process improvements.