On Quality Time with MoreSteam, a variety of guests will join host Dan Swartwout to discuss continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business-related issues. You can find new episodes of Quality Time with MoreSteam on moresteam.com.
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“If you don’t hate waste, why are you here?” That’s how Omar Mora views continuous improvement. “You hate the waste,” Omar said. “It has to be that kind of feeling.” Omar Mora is an industrial engineer, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and the founder of Blackberry & Cross. As the business development manager for Costa Rica-based Blackberry & Cros…
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Episode 9: Gemba Walking with Emmanuel Aouad
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Lean Six Sigma helps people solve problems. Lean Six Sigma makes things work better. But did you know that Lean Six Sigma can also inspire great art? Emmanuel Aouad makes fun, upbeat music about continuous improvement, with hit songs like 8 Wastes, 5 S, and Gemba Walk. (We play Gemba Walk during this episode!) In this episode, Emmanuel joins the po…
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Episode 8: Tailgating And Problem Solving With Ken Robinette
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Have you ever been to a tailgate party hosted by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt? In this episode, Ken Robinette talks about the leanest tailgate party on the banks of the Olentangy. Ken is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a former high school quarterback, and the Vice President for Business Development at MoreSteam. It's not just tailgating …
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Episode 7: Alan Goodman's Many Championship Seasons (Part 2)
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Once again, the timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan 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. What makes Alan …
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Episode 6: Alan Goodman's Many Championship Seasons (Part 1)
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The timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan 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. What makes Alan one of the m…
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Episode 5: You Don't Have To Be Born Curious With Shawn Washburn
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Get more curious and creative! Manufacturing engineer and podcaster Shawn Washburn joins Dan on this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam. In the "About" section of his LinkedIn profile, Shawn describes himself like this: "A manufacturing engineer with over 25 years experience in manufacturing, from product to design to manufacturing improvements…
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Episode 4: Make It a Blockbuster Podcast with Alan Payne (Part 2)
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WOW, what a difference! In this episode, Alan Payne joins the show to talk about the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video. Alan was one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. He literally wrote the book on Blockbuster -- Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust, which was released in 2021. Alan and Dan disc…
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Episode 3: Make It a Blockbuster Podcast with Alan Payne (Part 1)
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WOW, what a difference! In this episode, Alan Payne joins the show to talk about the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video. Alan was one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. He literally wrote the book on Blockbuster -- Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust, which was released in 2021. Alan and Dan disc…
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Episode 2: Force of Nature with Rich "Raz" Razgaitis
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Become a force of nature! In this episode, Rich "Raz" Razgaitis joins the show. Raz is the co-founder and CEO of FloWater. On multiple occasions, Inc. Magazine has recognized FloWater as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. In addition to FloWater, Raz has guided multiple startups companies to rapid growth. Raz and Dan…
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Episode 1: Making Work Visual with Peg Pennington
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Improve your processes by making work visual!! In this episode, Peg Pennington joins the show. Peg is the president of MoreSteam and a member of the board of directors of the Lean Enterprise Institute. Before joining MoreSteam, Peg was the Executive Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University. Peg and Dan talk abo…
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Episode 1 of Quality Time with MoreSteam arrives Tuesday, April 2. After that, look for new episodes every other Tuesday at moresteam.com.By MoreSteam
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