Bruce Nelson

Bruce is a highly respected expert in constraints management, systems analysis, and systems thinking applications. He is a certified Jonah, Jonah's Jonah, Academic Jonah, and Board Certified by the Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOCICO) in the TOC Thinking Processes, TOC Operations Management and TOC Project Management.

Bruce is a pioneer and advocate in the development and advancement of the combined methods of Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean, and Six Sigma (TLS). Bruce has developed some new and innovative thinking tools focused on implementing TLS. He has over 30 years combined experience as an educator, executive and consultant working with several Fortune 500 companies, and several international organizations. Bruce earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Allied Health from Weber State University. Bruce is also trained in Lean Six Sigma concepts and methodologies.

In his new book "Epiphanized", the reader is taken on an rapid improvement journey through Barton Enterprises. This journey employs the intrinsic and strategic use of various thinking tools and applies them to the multiple needs of the organization, both internal and external.

In addition, the appendix sections of this book provide enhanced discussion and information about additional improvement concepts that have previously not been published. These concepts include the Interference Diagram (ID), Multiple Drum, Buffer, Rope (M-DBR), Control Point Theory, and the Simplified Strategy thinking tool that allows the user to concisely define and implement the necessary conditions and actions required to move the organization forward and achieve the goal.