Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Physicist and economist; authored The Goal
Born
March 31st, 1947
77 years ago
Died
June 11th, 2011
13 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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An Israeli physicist and economist, focused on management theory and production efficiency. Developed the Theory of Constraints, a management philosophy that emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing limiting factors in a process. Authored the influential book 'The Goal,' which is a business novel that illustrates these principles in a factory setting. Founded the Avraham Goldratt Institute, which provides education and consulting on operational efficiency. Contributed to the fields of supply chain management and project management through various publications and educational initiatives.
Authored the book 'The Goal'
Developed the Theory of Constraints
Founded the Avraham Goldratt Institute
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