Resources for Operational Excellence

Aurorium’s TRACtion Success – From Spreadsheets to a Single Source of Truth

Aurorium’s TRACtion Success – From Spreadsheets to a Single Source of Truth

March 26, 2025

Aurorium replaced spreadsheets with TRACtion, boosting project visibility, streamlining reporting, and saving time. Read how they transformed improvement tracking.

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Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: The Efficiency Engine That Powers Make A Wish with Taylor Pack

Taylor Pack went from working retail at Cracker Barrel to becoming a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Now she uses continuous improvement to help grant more wishes for children with critical illnesses. Her small team has streamlined operations across the organization with impressive results. Discover how Taylor and Make-A-Wish use Lean Six Sigma and process improvement to grant more wishes and change more lives.

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Blog

Lean Practices that Foster "Above the Line" Thinking

Discover how Lean leadership practices can foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and above-the-line thinking. Learn how presence, empowerment, and respect help teams take ownership and solve problems.

Blog

Exploring the Potential of AI in Process Improvement

A think-piece from Bill Hathaway about the explosion of AI's popularity and where AI can be integrated into the world of process improvement.

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Blog

Lean Leadership Habits That Drive Organizational Excellence

Toyota’s legendary production system transformed manufacturing, but what truly sets them apart isn’t just Lean tools—it’s the philosophy behind Lean leadership.

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Webinar

Using Process Modeling to Reduce Emergency Department Turnaround Time–Connecting Patients with Doctors faster

Learn how Baptist Health South Florida cut Emergency Department turnaround times by 30% using process modeling to test improvements and gain consensus. Register now!

Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: Making Things Better For Everyone with Josh Howell

Josh Howell went from Starbucks barista to President of the Lean Enterprise Institute through a random store selection that changed everything. Now he works alongside lean legends Jim Womack, John Shook, and Peter Ward. Hear why standardization and innovation are best friends, not enemies, and discover his framework for developing humble inquiry skills. Plus, find out why this "luckiest lean learner in the world" believes most organizations are missing the boat on actual work improvement.

Value Stream Maps to Value Stream Thinking as a Daily Habit

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Quality Time Podcast: Solving Healthcare Bottlenecks with Process Modeling

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An In-Depth Interview with Mike Carnell

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In Praise of Unglamorous Activities

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How to Have Your Cake (and Eat it Too)

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Governing with a Lean State of Mind

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Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: Managing Change with Dr. Larry Inks

On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Dan Swartwout hosts Dr. Larry Inks, Ohio State professor and former Cardinal Health talent management leader. They discuss goal setting for focused teams, change management, and leadership. Larry brings plenty of humor to this fun and informative episode. You won’t want to miss one of the foremost experts on talent management and team effectiveness!

Dan Swartwout

Dan Swartwout

Blog

Sustainable Training Routines for Operational Excellence

Understand the science behind routines and design management systems to drive process improvement across your organization.

Bill Hathaway

Bill Hathaway

5 min
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Master Series

Managing on Purpose Using Hoshin Kanri

A hands-on, in-person, workshop that will equip you to drive meaningful, measurable progress—across functions and across the enterprise.

Mark Reich

Mark Reich

Webinar

The Future of RCA: Machine Learning-Driven Root Cause Discovery

Discover how machine learning methods can enhance traditional root cause analysis (RCA) tools.

Karina Kretz

Karina Kretz

The Impact of Process Modeling: Reducing Queue Times for COVID Testing

Case Study

The Impact of Process Modeling: Reducing Queue Times for COVID Testing

Discover an example of process modeling used in healthcare to reduce COVID testing queues, ensuring efficiencies in employees entering a hospital to care for patients.

Lars Maaseidvaag

Lars Maaseidvaag

4 min

Webinar

Unlocking the Power of Statistical Hypothesis Testing: A Fresh Approach

Join us for a webinar that simplifies the concepts of Statistical Hypothesis Testing while also maintaining statistical rigor. You will learn how to test for significance without getting lost in complex jargon. Register now to secure your spot!

Kevin Keller

Kevin Keller

Leadership & Culture

Lean and Six Sigma

Best Practices for OpEx

Continuous Learning

Process Modeling

New to Data Analysis

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New! Lean Six Sigma Training Simulation for Manufacturing: Drury Lane Muffin Company

Lean Six Sigma Resources for Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Welcome to MoreSteam's Lean Six Sigma Resource Library—a curated hub of content for professionals focused on process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Whether you're starting your Lean Six Sigma journey or advancing an enterprise-wide initiative, this page offers a diverse collection of tools and insights to help you solve problems and drive measurable impact.

Explore expert-led webinars, in-depth case studies, white papers, blogs, and podcasts—all designed to help you apply Lean Six Sigma principles in real-world settings. Learn how organizations across industries are using tools like value stream mapping and root cause analysis to reduce waste and improve quality. From foundational concepts to emerging trends in AI and digital transformation, these Lean Six Sigma resources support your growth as a problem-solver and leader in operational excellence. Whether you're looking for inspiration, training, or tactical guidance, the MoreSteam Resource Library is your go-to destination.

Many of these Lean Six Sigma resources also feature tools developed by MoreSteam, such as EngineRoom for data analysis and TRACtion for project tracking. Whether you're validating a process map or leading a team through DMAIC, these OpEx resources provide practical support for continuous improvement.

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