When the Theory of Constraints Meets Reality

By Sanjeev Gupta

Sanjeev Gupta — ahead of his upcoming TOCICO keynote — wrote a 48-page reflection on what he learned from Eli Goldratt over the decades. When the Theory of Constraints Meets Reality  comes filled with those kind of moments, and I think it’s a document every TOC practitioner should read. 

As I read it, I was reminded of something Eli used to say: “To be smart is to learn from your mistakes. To be wise is to also learn from the mistakes of others”. Reading Sanjeev’s article felt like getting a shot of wisdom.

I asked Sanjeev to give me permission to share it with you, and he graciously has done just that. You can download it below.

Why Jenrada is sharing this

We consider this essential reading for any TOC practitioner. Sanjeev gave us his permission to share it, and so we’re offering it here freely as a service to anyone interested in more deeply understanding the essence and the power of TOC.