A business novel that upended the way we think about management—now in a practical, concise format.
Bottlenecks, continuous improvements, and an attempt to save a company on the brink of collapse: a dynamic story and proven management approaches without simplifications.
Perfect for those who value their time and want to start applying the Theory of Constraints right away.
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Book description
This text is a short summary of Eliyahu Goldratt’s book “The Goal. A Process of Ongoing Improvement.”
“The Goal. A Process of Ongoing Improvement” is a business novel in which the principles of management based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) are revealed through the plot. The protagonist—a plant manager—has only three months to keep the enterprise from bankruptcy. In his search for a solution, he turns to help from a former physics teacher, who guides him step by step toward working business strategies. The book will be useful for anyone who wants to learn management tools and decision-making approaches in an easy and engaging way—approaches that apply both in business and in everyday life.
About the author
Eliyahu Goldratt is an Israeli physicist, business consultant, and researcher of production systems; author of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the Critical Chain method, and a number of other management tools. Co-founder of Creative Output, a company that developed OPT software (“Optimized Production Technology”). Founder of the Avraham Goldratt Institute (AGI).