Jon M. Goldratt

Jon M. Goldratt was an influential management thinker best known for developing the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a methodology for improving organizational performance by identifying and addressing the most limiting factor—called the bottleneck—that restricts overall progress. His approach encourages focusing on core problems to achieve significant, sustainable improvements rather than just addressing symptoms. Goldratt’s ideas are widely applied in manufacturing, project management, and business processes to optimize efficiency and throughput. He also authored the influential book *The Goal*, which presents these concepts through a compelling story, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for organizations.