Podcasts

Ep. 19 · Yellow Belts, Big Results with Meredith Brody

Ready to launch or improve a Lean Six Sigma training program in your organization? In this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Meredith Brody from Constellation shares practical advice and real-world insights from Constellation's Embedded Lean Practitioner program. Learn how to design impactful training, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful change!

Ep. 18 · Shingo Prize Winner Peter Ward on Operational Excellence and Innovation

Shingo Prize winner Peter Ward shares how he brought Lean and Six Sigma to Ohio State’s business school, created the MBOE program, and helped shape the future of operational excellence.

Ep. 17 · Harmonizing Efficiency with Kevin Keller

In this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, host Dan Swartwout sits down with Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Kevin Keller for a dynamic conversation on operational excellence. From statistical hypothesis testing to control charts and response surface methodology, Kevin shares practical insights that will help you fine-tune your processes and hit all the right notes in your improvement journey.

Ep. 16 · If You Film It, They Will Watch with Dino Tripodis

Listen as Columbus, Ohio radio legend Dino Tripodis discusses the making of DOWN TO THE FELT, the largest independent film ever produced in Columbus. Dino shares entertaining insights and anecdotes about quality filmmaking and balancing artistic vision with practical constraints.

Ep. 15 · Cooking Up Efficiency With Brian Bross

Brian Bross is a software engineer, Lean practitioner, and chef who discusses process improvement in the restaurant industry on this podcast episode.

Ep. 14 · (I've Had) The Conference Time of My Life

Listen as Dan and Peg reflect on their time at MoreSteam's Best Practices For Operational Excellence Conference. Plus, get an answer to the burning question: Are CI professionals better comedy writers than generative AI?

Ep. 13 · Revolutionizing Process Improvement with the Power of Generative AI

Explore Generative AI and its impact on process improvement! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to operational excellence, this episode offers a fascinating (and fun!) glimpse into the future of continuous improvement.

Ep. 12 · Focus On People With Maria Fry

Are you curious about the role of a Master Black Belt? Are you interested in the things Master Black Belts do? Listen as LSSMB Maria Fry and MoreSteam's VP of Marketing, Lindsay Van Dyne, cover all facets of what it means to a be an MBB.

Ep. 11 · Finding Your North Star Metric with Karina Dubé

Karina Dubé is MoreSteam's Director of Product - EngineRoom. Karina is also a product manager, a software engineer, and an ice cream expert. EngineRoom is the data analysis software available from MoreSteam. As a leading software solution for data analysis, EngineRoom offers a robust suite of data analysis and continuous improvement tools.

Ep. 10 · Omar Mora Hates Waste

Omar Mora is an industrial engineer and certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Omar specializes in working with companies in Central America to build their operational excellence infrastructures.

Ep. 9 · Gemba Walking with Emmanuel Aouad

Emmanuel is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a musician, and a hall of fame athlete. Emmanuel uses continuous improvement principles to make music and create content.

Ep. 8 · Tailgating And Problem Solving With Ken Robinette

Ken is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a former high school quarterback, and the Vice President for Business Development at MoreSteam. Ken also uses Lean Six Sigma at his tailgate parties before every Ohio State football game.

Ep. 7 · Alan Goodman's Many Championship Seasons (Part 2)

Alan Goodman is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker.

Ep. 6 · Alan Goodman's Many Championship Seasons (Part 1)

Alan Goodman is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker.

Ep. 5 · You Don't Have To Be Born Curious with Shawn Washburn

Shawn Washburn is a manufacturing engineer with over 25 years experience in manufacturing, from product to design to manufacturing improvements. Shawn is well versed in Lean Manufacturing concepts and looking for ways to eliminate waste in all of its forms.

Ep. 4 · Make It a Blockbuster Podcast with Alan Payne (Part 2)

Alan Payne wrote Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust. He was also one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. Alan discusses the history of the video business, inventory management, new releases versus older movies, and other aspects of the Blockbuster story.

Ep. 3 · Make It a Blockbuster Podcast with Alan Payne (Part 1)

Alan Payne wrote Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust. He was also one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. Alan discusses the history of the video business, inventory management, new releases versus older movies, and other aspects of the Blockbuster story.

Ep. 2 · Force of Nature with Rich "Raz" Razgaitis

FloWater Co-Founder and CEO Rich "Raz" Razgaitis discusses leadership, the keys to growing a business, and the work required to be a successful entrepreneur.

Ep. 1 · Making Work Visual with Peg Pennington

Peg Pennington, President of MoreSteam, emphasizes the significance of visualizing work to enhance processes while discussing root cause analysis and the value of stepping outside one's comfort zone for learning.

Podcast Trailer · Quality Time with MoreSteam

On Quality Time with MoreSteam, a variety of guests will join host Dan Swartwout to discuss continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business-related issues. Look for new episodes every other Tuesday.