Theory of Constraints

by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

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This book is written in the attempt to deal with two major questions: what are the thinking processes that enable people to invent simple solutions to seemingly complicated situations? and, the question of how to use the psychological aspects to assist rather impair, the implementation of those solutions in a mode of an ongoing process.

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3 reviews

datrappert 3,495 reviews

Unlike Goldratt's works where he puts his ideas into the form of a novel, this is straight textbook stuff and a bit wearying, although the theory is good.

Oct 18, 2016

mdstarr 239 reviews

How to turn your problem into an advantage.

Sep 11, 2011

muir 260 reviews

How to turn your problem into an advantage.

Dec 4, 2007