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OPS.11.1:3 - Forces

ForceTension
Local understanding and shared operationEach team knows its work; a common resource or receiving condition crosses team boundaries.
Compactness and useful distinctionAn aggregate is easy to use until two cases with the same aggregate require different decisions.
Stable account and changing policyA useful service approximation can cease to apply after routing, release or staffing changes.
Several working questionsAn order deadline, machine load and cash receipt concern related but different subjects and events.
Timely decision and additional inquiryAn unresolved premise can matter, but obtaining more detail costs time and may leave the decision unchanged.