A Review of "A Better DMAIC"

MoreSteam CEO, Bill Hathaway, reviews Donald Wheeler’s latest article "A Better DMAIC," which argues for the control chart as the unifying foundation of every DMAIC phase, not just a point solution.

Wheeler’s piece is a timely reminder: when used correctly, control charts are among the simplest and most powerful tools in our improvement toolkit. Bill expands on this perspective, offering reflections on how to better integrate these charts into project flow and avoid the missteps that often undermine their value. We should always default to the simplest tool that gets the job done.

QTWM Episode 32: Continuous Improvement in Healthcare

On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, host Dan Swartwout chats with Dr. Mary Reich Cooper and Michael Anderson from the Jefferson College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University. Together, they explore what it really takes to apply Lean Six Sigma in healthcare, offering a look at continuous improvement in action at one of the country's leading academic health institutions.

New Tools Available in EngineRoom!

EngineRoom added 3 tools to support the VDA5 Standard, used by German automotive companies for measurement system analysis.

• VDA5 Prestudy: A Type 1 Gauge Study that better accounts for uncertainties.
• VDA5 Gauge R&R: A Gauge R&R that better accounts for uncertainties.
• Bowker Test for Attributive Analysis: Compares across appraisers and appraisers with reference levels. 

New Perspectives on the Seven Basic Tools of Quality

The classic tools of quality still hold power, but they’re not enough on their own. In this blog, we revisit the original seven and explore what’s missing from the modern quality toolkit. From structure and soft skills to critical thinking and leadership, effective problem-solving requires more than just tools.

Fall Master Series: Advanced Root Cause Analysis for Quality and Process Experts

Join us this September for a three-week virtual master class led by Master Black Belt Kevin Keller and President Peg Pennington. Learn to go beyond traditional RCA methods with hands-on training as you master advanced techniques like regression and decision trees to uncover complex relationships and address challenging issues with precision.

September 18, 25, & October 2|11:00 AM EST

Newly Certified Master Black Belt

Congratulations to Wendy Madore, United States Postal Service, on completing her final project portfolio reviews for Master Black Belt certification. This milestone demonstrates dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Learn more about our MBB program, offered in partnership with Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University.

Bring a Business Lens to Everyday Stats

Street Stats, our brand-new Youtube video series brings a business lens to everyday statistical problems. Join Kevin Keller, the Pragmatic Statistician, every Thursday as he tackles real-world stats challenges in EngineRoom, showing you not just how to get the answer, but how to interpret it, communicate it, and turn it into action for your organization.

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