Gibbons' Theorem

Gibbons' Theorem states that in a network of interconnected systems, the overall capacity or performance is limited by the weakest link—or the slowest component—in the chain. Essentially, no matter how fast or efficient other parts are, the system's maximum throughput cannot surpass that slowest part. This concept helps in identifying bottlenecks and emphasizes the importance of optimizing every component to improve overall performance, especially in data transfer, transportation, or manufacturing systems.