Dr Donn Novotny is a Partner in the Goldratt Institute, which was founded by Eli Goldratt, the author of The Goal. The Goal concepts have since evolved into the Theory of Constraints, which is the formulation of an overall theory for running an organization. Dr Novotny is involved in the development and dissemination of his knowledge. He is currently responsible for and has worked extensively in North, Central & South America with an initial emphasis in Latin America. He has established offices in Elkhart, Indiana, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Argentina, and Ecuador. Donn has lectured at many prestigious Universities in the Americas and programs from the Goldratt Institute have been incorporated into many of their curriculums.

Industry has prospered as well as many of the companies in The Americas attributing their success to the Theory of Constraints. Many Fortune 100 companies are among Donn’s clients. Locally he has worked with: Herman Miller, Synergis Technologies, Fuel Systems Textron, Ford, GM, and Diamler Chrysler. Dr Novotny is a Past-President of the Michiana Chapter and one of his goals is to rejuvenate the interest and financial health of APICS Chapters and members all over the world.