Summary - The Goal: Based On The Book By Eliyahu M. Goldratt And Jeff Cox

SUMMARY

THE GOAL

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ELIYAHU M. GOLDRATT AND JEFF COX

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Crimson Mercedes and a Plant in Crisis

A Fractured Home and the Gray Magic of the Plant

Division Mandates and a Chance Encounter

Redefining Productivity and the Goal

Seeds of Doubt and the Search for Meaning

A Moment of Clarity and Fundamental Questions

The London Call and New Measurements

The Bottleneck Emerges and a Plant on the Brink

Exploiting the Bottleneck and the Hike's Lesson

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox centers on a plant manager desperately trying to prevent his factory from shutting down within a critical three-month timeframe. Under intense pressure, he unexpectedly turns to his former physics professor for guidance. The narrative follows the manager's efforts to understand the fundamental issues hindering his plant's performance. Through a series of insightful questions and relatable scenarios, he begins to analyze and challenge conventional manufacturing practices. The book explores themes of applying logical and scientific thinking to organizational problems, the crucial role of identifying and managing constraints, and the principles of ongoing process improvement within an industrial context, set against the backdrop of the manager's personal struggles.

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Release date

Audiobook: 29 March 2025