Donn Novotny, PhD , is a partner in the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute, founded by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Dr. Novotny is involved in the development and dissemination of the knowledge of the Theory of Constraints with recent emphasis on the Latin American countries. He has lectured at many prestigious universities in North and South America and Institute programs have been incorporated into many of the curriculums. He also serves on the Education Task Force for the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico as well as the advisory council for many other universities. Dr. Novotny's background includes extensive experience in industry as consultant and executive as well as faculty appointments at Purdue, Wharton, and the University of Notre Dame. Simulation, shop scheduling, and materials management have been the focus of his research and his work was instrumental in the development of many finite scheduling systems. His current research efforts are devoted to the need to identify and resolve the strategic constraints of an organization. His current geographic responsibilities have been expanded to include the United States and Canada.