Hugh E. Cole

Hugh Cole photoHugh is a Partner of the Goldratt Institute residing in Southern California. He has been associated with the Institute since 1993. His work includes teaching and implementing the Theory of Constraints in its entirety – from the Thinking Processes to its various Applications. Working in industries as diverse as electronics, metals, chemicals, food processing and consumer goods, he is experienced in successfully applying TOC to production, distribution, project management, supply chain, marketing, sales and strategic planning.

With a client list that includes Fortune 100 organizations to family-owned businesses, Hugh works to help managers develop and execute TOC-based business management strategies that deliver improved bottom line results.

As part of his role as Partner, Hugh works on development of TOC materials and educates others to gain TOC expertise. He is also a frequent lecturer and speaker in universities and professional organizations.

Prior to his association with AGI, Hugh worked in industry for more than eighteen years holding both line and staff positions in production, engineering and marketing. Over this period time his responsibilities covered a wide range – from plant and production engineering to Director of Operations over multiple plant facilities.

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