The goal: a business graphic novel
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BookPublication details: New York Routledge 2018Description: 129pISBN: 9780815385134Subject(s): Business Novel | Industrial engineering | Manufacturing industries | Product managementDDC classification: 658.4 Summary: Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager who has been given 90 days to save his failing factory. If he doesn't improve the plant's performance, corporate headquarters will close it down and hundreds of workers will lose their jobs. It takes a chance meeting with Jonah, a former professor, to help him break out of his conventional thinking and figure out what needs to be done. As Alex identifies the plant's problems and works with his team to find solutions, the reader gains an understanding of the fundamental concepts behind the Theory of Constraints. Visual and fun to read, The Goal: A Business Graphic Novel offers an accessible introduction to the Theory of Constraints concepts presented in The Goal, the business novel on which it was based. The Goal is widely considered to be one of the most influential business books of all time. A bestseller since it was first published in 1984, the business novel has sold over 7 million copies, been translated into 32 languages and is taught in colleges, universities, and business schools around the world. Named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Business Management Books, it is frequently cited by executives as a favorite or must-read title.
https://www.routledge.com/The-Goal-A-Business-Graphic-Novel/Goldratt-Zimmerman/p/book/9780815385134
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| Books | Vikram Sarabhai Library General Stacks | Rack 37-A / Slot 2025 (2nd Floor, East Wing) | Non-fiction | 658.4 G6G6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 198800 |
Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager who has been given 90 days to save his failing factory. If he doesn't improve the plant's performance, corporate headquarters will close it down and hundreds of workers will lose their jobs. It takes a chance meeting with Jonah, a former professor, to help him break out of his conventional thinking and figure out what needs to be done. As Alex identifies the plant's problems and works with his team to find solutions, the reader gains an understanding of the fundamental concepts behind the Theory of Constraints. Visual and fun to read, The Goal: A Business Graphic Novel offers an accessible introduction to the Theory of Constraints concepts presented in The Goal, the business novel on which it was based. The Goal is widely considered to be one of the most influential business books of all time. A bestseller since it was first published in 1984, the business novel has sold over 7 million copies, been translated into 32 languages and is taught in colleges, universities, and business schools around the world. Named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Business Management Books, it is frequently cited by executives as a favorite or must-read title.
https://www.routledge.com/The-Goal-A-Business-Graphic-Novel/Goldratt-Zimmerman/p/book/9780815385134
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This book is a good handholding guide to explain the concept of TOC. It gave me a lot of clarity on my work as a LEAN Consultant. Must Read for all Operations Managers.