The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement- 3rd Edition

Eliyahu M Goldratt & Jeff Cox

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Alex rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try and improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant - or it will be closed by corporate HQ, with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a colleague from student days - Jonah - to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done.Described by fortune as a 'Guru to industry' And by businesses as a 'genius', eliyahu M. Goldratt was an internationally recognized leader in the development of new business management concepts and systems. This 20th anniversary edition includes a series of detailed case study interviews by David whitford, editor at large, fortune small business, which explore how organizations around the world have been transformed by Eli goldratt's ideas.the story of Alex's fight to save his plant contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas which underline the theory of constraints (toc) developed by Eli goldratt. Written in a fast-paced thriller style, the goal is the gripping novel which is transforming management thinking throughout the Western world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors!.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Theory of Constraints (TOC): Expands on the TOC methodology introduced in the original book, emphasizing the identification and management of bottlenecks to improve overall system performance.

  2. Optimizing Systems Thinking: Discusses the application of systems thinking to optimize processes, focusing on the entire system rather than local efficiencies.

  3. Throughput Accounting and Performance Metrics: Explores the use of throughput accounting and appropriate performance metrics to measure and enhance the overall system's productivity.

  4. Constraint Management and Resolution: Expands on strategies for managing and resolving constraints within organizational processes, aiming to increase throughput and efficiency.

  5. Continuous Improvement and Kaizen: Encourages a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen) by identifying and addressing constraints to drive ongoing enhancements.

  6. Supply Chain and Operations Management: Applies TOC principles to supply chain management and operations, aiming to streamline processes and reduce bottlenecks.

  7. Strategic Decision-Making: Discusses how TOC principles can guide strategic decision-making, enabling organizations to focus resources on the most critical constraints.

  8. Cultural Shift and Change Management: Addresses the challenges and strategies associated with implementing a cultural shift towards TOC principles within an organization.

  9. Goal Alignment and Strategy Deployment: Emphasizes aligning organizational goals with operational strategies, leveraging TOC to achieve those objectives.

  10. Real-life Application and Case Studies: Presents real-life case studies or examples that illustrate the successful application of TOC principles in various industries or scenarios.

Language English
ISBN-13 978-0367720469
No of pages 396
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Book Publisher Productivity & Quality Publishing Pvt Ltd
Published Date 01 Dec 2005

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