Dr Donn J. Novotny  is President of The Goal Institute. Dr. Novotny founded The Goal Institute after a 16 year tenure as a partner of the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute, founded by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, 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, dissemination, and application of the many powerful tactical solutions that have been derived from this theory. Dr. Novotny 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 a consultant and executive as well as faculty appointments at Purdue, Wharton, and the University of Notre Dame. Simulation, network 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 supply chains.