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Theory of Constraints giant Eli Goldratt dies, age 64

It is with great regret that Plant Engineer has to report the death of Dr Eliyahu Goldratt, aged 64, renowned developer of the application of Theory of Constraints.
Goldratt made a career of challenging assumptions, bringing the revolutionary concepts of Theory of Constraints to the worlds of manufacturing and business through a series of books, high-profile conferences and consulting roles. He died on 11 June 2011 at his home in Israel.

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