The Goal, Eliyahu M. Goldratt
The Goal, Eliyahu M. Goldratt
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The Goal
A Process of Ongoing Improvement - 30th Aniversary Edition

Author: Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox

Narrator: Ensemble cast

Unabridged: 15 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/18/2014


Synopsis

In celebration of thirty years since the first publication of Eliyahu Goldratt’s essential business classic, HighBridge is proud to present an expanded audio edition of The Goal, featuring the original novel, plus case study reviews, and the author’s highly regarded essay “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” Also included is an audio archive exclusive featuring Eliyahu Goldratt in conversation about the significance—both personal and professional—of his breakthrough work.

Alex Rogo is the manager of a failing manufacturing plant who receives an ultimatum from corporate headquarters: Turn the situation around in three months or the plant will be scrapped. With help from a mysterious mentor, Rogo discovers a revolutionary new way to do business—a way for people in any field of endeavor to increase productivity, profitability, and personal fulfillment.

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 Dr. Goldratt. First published in 1984, The Goal has changed how America does business.

About Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Eliyahu M. Goldratt is best known as the father of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a process of ongoing improvement that continuously identifies and leverages a system's constraints in order to achieve its goals. His business novel, The Goal, has been recognized as one of the bestselling business books of all time.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Otis on May 23, 2014

Great explanation of the theory of constraints and operations management. It's a business classic- first published in 1984 - but still relevant as it gets at the fundamentals. I almost removed a star for trying to create a fictional story to tell the book in that was badly told/edited. Did we really......more

Goodreads review by Elinor on March 02, 2013

I have never been so excited to finish a book in my entire life. This book is like subpar fan-fic for operations enthusiasts.......more

Goodreads review by Nathaniel on August 15, 2007

The best process improvement novel I've seen, this classic work explains the all-important Theory of Constraints through real life examples and a surprisingly good story. Most books of this nature are exceptionally unrealistic, but this one manages to keep the reader engaged, which is key for an ins......more

Goodreads review by Simon on June 11, 2018

This is to Systems Thinking what The Five Dysfunctions is to management: A peachy piece of fiction, packed with applicable lessons in the most enjoyable format you can imagine. While other systems thinking books are somewhat dry, this one is filled with life, even romance, and well-grounded in reali......more

Goodreads review by Imran on October 18, 2012

NOTES Productivity: to accomplish something in terms of a goal “The future of our business depends upon our ability to increase productivity”. -Peach What is the Goal? Original thoughts Increase producitivity Produce products Power Market share / Sales Cost-effective purchasing Supplying jobs Quality Quality &......more