01484nam a2200169Ia 4500 20250117103857.0 250117s9999 xx 000 0 und d 9780566086656 823.914GOL Goldratt, Eliyahu M. The goal a process of ongoing improvement Great Barrington North River Press 2004 384 p. ; 23 cm. With interviews by David Whitford, editor at large, Fortune Small Business." In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. Alex's attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener; and thankfully the authors' economic models, including a game with matchsticks and bowls, are easy to understand. Although some characters are as anonymous as the goods manufactured in the factory, others ring true. In addition, the tender story of Alex and his wife's separation and reconciliation makes a touching contrast to the rest of the book. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the state of the American economy. Manufacturing industries--United States--Fiction. 7430 7430 0 0 0 0 U001 U001 2025-01-17 0 823.914GOL 007800 2025-01-31 00:00:00 2025-01-17 BK