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MoreSteam is Headed to Belgium this April for Lean Festival 2025! ✈️ We’re excited to partner with #PwC at Lean Festival 2025 Industry Day on April 24th at the PwC Campus in Brussels! Ken Robinette will be leading a hands-on Gridlock workshop, a role-based Lean workflow simulation that challenges participants to Think Lean, solve real-world process problems, and work strategically as a team to drive improvements. This is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate operational excellence alongside industry leaders and professionals. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Join industry leaders, share best practices, and gain valuable insights on key topics, including: • Lean practices at Ikea and Knauf • Problem-solving with LSS tools & predictive analytics • Bridging the gap from strategy to shop floor success • Harnessing AI for Continuous Improvement • Driving operational excellence through a global CI program • Tracking value in CI programs • Integrating customer centricity with LSS See you there! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ghvR86MP #LeanFestival #LeanPractices #LeanSixSigma #OperationalExcellence

That’s a Wrap on #MoreSteam25  🎉For the past 25 days, we’ve taken a journey through MoreSteam’s history—celebrating our milestones, sharing fun facts, and reflecting on the incredible people who have shaped our company. But the question we’ve all been waiting for…Why did MoreSteam begin? We sat down with William Hathaway, MoreSteam Founder and CEO, on Quality Time with MoreSteam where Bill reflects on a quarter century of MoreSteam and what sparked it all. After spending 13 years in manufacturing, Bill imagined something different. He saw the demands of the industry but also the opportunity to build something new—something with more impact and surrounded by great people. Bill said, "If I want to work with people that I want to spend time with — and I don't want to work with people that are negative, that are bad energy, that are dishonest— the only way to stay away from those kinds of people is being in a position where you don't hire them. So that was a bit of a motivating factor." But it wasn’t just about people or impact–it was about innovation. Bill saw a gap in the way Lean Six Sigma training was delivered and knew there had to be a better way. He envisioned an affordable, technology-driven approach to Black Belt training, using eLearning to make Lean Six Sigma education more accessible, scalable, and effective. And that’s exactly what he built. That vision has fueled 25 years of growth, learning, and impact. Thank you for joining us in celebrating 25 years of MoreSteam! While this series comes to a close, our journey of continuous improvement never stops. Here’s to the next 25 and beyond. #MoreSteam25 #CompanyAnniversary #25YearsOfExcellence #CompanyCulture #ContinuousImprovement

Mark your calendars! This spring, join our three-part Master Series: “Introduction to Process Modeling for Data-Driven Lean Design” with Lars Maaseidvaag on April 17th, 24th, and May 1st! Gain the skills to confidently build and validate dynamic process models using discrete event simulation (DES) in Process Playground. By the end of this three-week program, you’ll be able to transform static maps into models that mirror real-world variation–allowing you to rapidly test improvement ideas before making costly changes. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: • Three informative 90-minute sessions led by Dr. Lars Maaseidvaag, guiding you through the fundamentals of process modeling. • Case Study: SigmaBrew - Apply what you learn to a real-world simulation.  • 60-day full access to EngineRoom® Software with Process Playground, allowing you to continue practicing and refining your skills even after the course ends. • Certificate of Completion It’s never too early to register! #masterseries #processmodeling #continuousimprovement #operationalexcellence

Happy Birthday, William Hathaway! 🎉🎂 If you caught the latest episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, you heard Bill talk about his vision for MoreSteam—not just as a business, but as a place where people enjoy their work. That vision has shaped MoreSteam into what it is today, and we’re all proud to be part of a company that has made an impact for 25 years! As Bill said on the podcast, the people in this field—our colleagues, customers, and partners—are the kind of people you’d want to spend time with. They’re not fakers or promoters; they’re problem-solvers. Process improvement isn’t easy. It’s messy, hands-on, and as Bill says, "a contact sport." But that’s exactly what makes it meaningful. Bill, thank you for your dedication to making MoreSteam a place where people feel inspired to learn, collaborate, and tackle challenges alongside their teammates. Thanks for leading with integrity, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and building a team that shares your commitment to excellence. Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but the incredible person and journey that started it all. 🎉 Happy Birthday, Bill! Thank you for 25 years of excellence, impact, and inspiration. #MoreSteam25 #CompanyAnniversary #25YearsOfExcellence #CompanyCulture #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

At MoreSteam, longevity isn’t just a number—it’s a reflection of our culture. Smita Skrivanek holds the record as our longest-tenured employee with an incredible 22 years of dedication—and this December, we celebrated her well-earned retirement! It’s employees like Smita who remind us that great work comes from great people. Our team’s commitment and connection to what we do are what make MoreSteam special. Here’s to the people who make it all possible—year after year! #MoreSteam25 #CompanyAnniversary #25YearsOfExcellence #CompanyCulture #ContinuousImprovement

The MoreSteam team had a fantastic time at ASQ’s Lean and Six Sigma Conference! We kicked things off on Sunday with a game-based learning workshop for Lean Six Sigma training, led by William Hathaway. We enjoyed participating in engaging discussions, including Ryan Magnuson's talk on Discrete Event Simulation for Lean Transformations, The City of Goodyear's presentation on connecting Lean activities to employee well-being (shout-out to Alex L.!), and Xander Hathaway’s insights on using AI as a co-pilot in process improvement. It felt good to be surrounded by professionals over the past few days who are passionate about quality and making things better. A big thank you to ASQ - World Headquarters for your continued partnership with MoreSteam. See you all at WCQI! #ASQ #LSSC2025 #continuousimprovement #operationalexcellence

Are you leading your team to exhibit behaviors above or below "the line?" It’s a question worth reflecting on. Peg Pennington's latest blog breaks down how Lean leaders foster "above the line" thinking—where problems surface early, barriers to action are removed, and accountability becomes a shared responsibility. Learn how to equip your team with the tools, training, and authority to solve problems. Read the full blog to discover how to build a system where your team consistently operates "above the line." https://lnkd.in/gsmdvvr4 #leanleadership #continuousimprovement #operationalexcellence

In 2010, EngineRoom® Software was developed by William Hathaway, Smita Skrivanek, Lars Maaseidvaag, and a small but mighty team. Their goal? To make data analysis simpler, faster, and more accessible for problem-solvers everywhere.   The first version was built in Excel. By 2012, EngineRoom became a cloud-based platform that allowed teams to collaborate from anywhere. No downloads. No installations. Just powerful tools for Lean Six Sigma teams to collaborate and turn data into decisions—anytime, anywhere.   Today, EngineRoom is more powerful than ever. With over 80 tools for analysis and an AI assistant to guide users, EngineRoom helps users turn data into decisions faster than ever before.   Easy. Efficient. Built for problem-solvers. That’s EngineRoom.   #MoreSteam25 #CompanyAnniversary #25YearsOfExcellence #EngineRoom #DataAnalysis #LeanSixSigma

On June 3, 2006, MoreSteam launched TRACtion, our project tracking and management software. Since then, it’s been a game-changer for Lean Six Sigma teams around the world. TRACtion helps teams stay on track, solve problems, and deliver results. Here’s what TRACtion has achieved over the years:   • 𝟲𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱: That’s not just a number—it’s 61,500 opportunities to make processes better, faster, and smarter. • $𝟰.𝟳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱: Yes, billion with a "B"! TRACtion has helped organizations turn improvement projects into real financial impact.   We couldn’t do it without Keegan Donnelly, our amazing TRACtion Project Manager. Thanks for keeping things running strong!   TRACtion Project Tracking Software is just one example of how MoreSteam has driven innovation over the past 25 years.   #MoreSteam25 #CompanyAnniversary #25YearsOfExcellence #TRACtion #ProjectManagement #LeanSixSigma

We believe the heart of Lean is Respect for People. This month’s #newsletter is all about Putting People First. We share insights on Lean Practices that Foster "Above the Line" Thinking, details about our upcoming webinar, a new podcast episode featuring MoreSteam founder William Hathaway, and a preview of the new product features we released this month! Want to receive our newsletters even sooner? Head to our website and subscribe to get them sent straight to your inbox! #operationalexcellence #continuousimprovement #processimprovement