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MENTAL MODEL · M3416

Throughput Accounting

Throughput Accounting
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A management accounting method. Core metrics: Throughput (sales revenue minus variable costs), Inventory, and Operating Expense.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Profit compass. Don't focus on local efficiency (e.g., machine utilization). Only ask three questions: Does this increase throughput? Does it reduce inventory? Does it cut expenses? If not, it's wasted effort.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Account by 'output/outcome' rather than input, measuring the real effect of resource transformation, leading to result-oriented accountability.

MINIMUM ACTION

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