The fictional story of Alex Rogo's efforts to save his plant by challenging common practices was first published in 1984. If you've read it, consider rereading, it and sharing it with those who are unfamiliar with the tale. Ongoing-improvement lessons such as those presented in the book cannot be repeated enough. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of "The Goal." Many people in manufacturing have read Eliyahu Goldratt's fictional case study about his Theory of Constraints (TOC). No doubt, a healthy number of the book's readers considered how they might apply TOC to their own situations to instill a continuous-improvement mindset and address profit-draining bottlenecks.
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