- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Gower Publishing Ltd; New ed of 2 Revised ed of edition (8 July 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0566074176
- ISBN-13: 978-0566074172
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,137,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This second edition of the thriller-style story of Alex Rogo's fight to save his plant has an extra 10 chapters which bring the story forward to describe Alex's transition from Plant Manager to Divisional Manager. It incorporates the business principles of the author's Theory of Constraints (TOC).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to me as part of my management degree at UMIST. It is a must for anybody with an interest in manufacturing and management. It deals with all sorts of manufacturing issues inventory / capacity / lean production etc but tells the tale in a novel based format that is exciting and meaningful. How many textbooks do you read, put down and then remember about 2% of ? This book ensures that you remember 90 % of the principles for years to come. An excellent management tool.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You find yourself reading a very interesting and gripping Novel about a guy called Alex Rogo, a plant manager, frantically attempting to save his plant, his job and his wife. As a stand alone Novel, the book is compulsive reading but the fast-moving story, is the vehicle Eliyahu Goldratt uses to communicate a powerful management theory : the theory of constraints, a fascinating theory he himself developed. It get's into common manufacturing problems (bottle-necks, set-ups, resource management) offering clear and concise solutions. It's a great read and unlike the One Minute manager series, there's no touchy/feely stuff.
Excellent book !
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I agree with the other reviews here, that this book is a can't put down item, although a takes a 2nd read to start to understand the concept more clearly and then the even more difficult bit is actually being able to put that concept into practice within an organisation, I strongly believe that not only does the entire culture of the organisation need changing in line with the TOC concept but it must be part and parcel of the way the whole organisations operates. I work in large global telecoms company and we are just beginning to adopt this way of thinking in our business and are due to start making in roads into the cultural issues surrounding the adoption of TOC.
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Only ok...........
i was recommended this book whilst undertaking Lean training. I found it fairly informative - if a bit heavy going in parts - not really a novel and not really a text... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Preston Girl
Industry standard.
Everyone who works in manufacturing should read this if they can get a cheap copy. An easy introduction to the Theory of Constraints.
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by AF
This is THE book that will improve your business
I have lost count of the number of people to whom I have recommended this book. Whatever area of management you find yourself in, and at every level from business studies student... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2008 by Lance Mitchell
A Remarkably Effective Novel for Learning Management
This novel succeeds in being outstanding at so many levels that it could receive a multiple of five stars. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Donald Mitchell
So near and yet so far.
I like the format, characters are interesting in the novel style portrayal of a company getting to grips with productivity problems and the impact on personal lives, these sections... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2007 by Stephen Parry
Unbelievable
Bought the book on the Monday and received it on the Friday. It's now the Sunday and I have read the book non-stop all weekend. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2003 by Mark Cameron
Great book to read on job - share it with the boss!
I really enjoyed this book. It works. It's a business book but it's message is woven into a novel with a plot, a hero, a climax and a happy ending. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2002
You read it like a novel but use it like a business book
This book tells the story of a plant manager fighting to save its business. So you would think that it is directed to manufacturing managers who want to improve their operations;... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2001 by JPH
A must for those in Business Process
I first read this book as part of my Business Studies Degree and this played an invaluable role in my learning process.... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2001
An Excellent guide to all areas of management.
This book was mentioned in passing by one of my lecturers, while I was studying for my Honours degree in Accounting. Read more
Published on 3 April 2001
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