Goldratt, Eliyahu M.

Eliyahu M. Goldratt was an Israeli physicist and business consultant best known for developing the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a management philosophy that emphasizes identifying and addressing bottlenecks to improve organizational efficiency. His 1984 novel, "The Goal," illustrates these concepts through a fictional narrative about a factory manager striving to save his plant by optimizing processes. Goldratt's work has significantly influenced manufacturing, project management, and overall business strategy, advocating for continuous improvement and focusing resources on the most critical issues that hinder performance. His ideas encourage a systematic approach to operational excellence.