The Goal (book by Eliyahu M. Goldratt)

*The Goal* by Eliyahu M. Goldratt is a business novel that illustrates how organizations can improve by focusing on their core objective: making a profit. The story follows a plant manager who applies the Theory of Constraints to identify and address bottlenecks that limit production. By optimizing these constraints, the plant increases efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances throughput. The book emphasizes that operational improvements should aim at the overall goal, rather than just local efficiencies. It provides practical insight into problem-solving, process improvement, and management thinking applicable across various industries.