MoreSteam

What MoreSteam does

MoreSteam.com LLC is a privately held provider of integrated Lean Six Sigma training and continuous improvement software, founded in 2000 by Bill Hathaway and headquartered in Powell, Ohio. The company serves more than 850,000 professionals and 15,000+ organizations globally — including over half of the Fortune 500 — through self-paced certification programs (Yellow Belt through Master Black Belt), interactive simulations (Gridlock, InBox, SigmaBrew, Fraud Squad, St. Sigma Hospital System, Sherlock Holmes Zombie Hunter), and two core SaaS products: EngineRoom for statistical data analysis and TRACtion for project tracking and DMAIC execution.

The platform is delivered as a cloud-native SaaS application hosted on Microsoft Azure, accessed via browser with no downloads required, and incorporates a proprietary blended learning methodology that combines eLearning, facilitated simulations, and coaching. EngineRoom includes patented hypothesis testing and DOE wizard capabilities, while TRACtion supports customizable DMAIC, A3, and PDCA roadmaps with KPIs, financial tracking, and a 2025-added AI Assist feature that uses generative AI to refine project charters. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II and GDPR certifications, integrates natively with Google Sheets via OAuth, and has been validated by an ADL meta-analysis showing 13% higher declarative and 20% higher procedural knowledge retention versus traditional classroom training.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: TRACtion annual Power User subscriptions with a $10,000/year minimum plus a $10,000 one-time setup fee, EngineRoom subscription licensing after a 30-day free trial, custom-priced enterprise deployment services, and individual course and certification fees. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales, inside sales for mid-market, and self-serve online channels, supported by content marketing, industry conferences (ASQ, IISE), and an SEO-driven inbound funnel anchored by the company's #1 Google ranking among Lean Six Sigma training providers. Leadership consists of founder-CEO Bill Hathaway, President Peg Pennington (joined 2018 from The Ohio State University's Center for Operational Excellence), and Principal Statistician Smita Skrivanek, the company's first full-time employee who leads EngineRoom R&D.

Name

MoreSteam

Legal name

MoreSteam.com LLC

Website

https://moresteam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MoreSteam.com LLC provides integrated Lean Six Sigma training and continuous improvement software (EngineRoom, TRACtion) to over 15,000 organizations and 850,000+ professionals globally, including half of the Fortune 500, via cloud-based subscription and certification programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Process Improvement Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (61142), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Platforms Training (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) (EDABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

AI Integration & Orchestration Platforms (Connectors, Workflow, iPaaS for AI) (HDAEANAI)

Keywords

• Lean Six Sigma training
• Process improvement software
• Statistical data analysis
• Project tracking software
• Continuous improvement platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Powell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Lean Six Sigma Training Courses: Online and blended learning training programs for Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt). Self-paced eLearning combined with instructor-led workshops and simulations.
2. TRACtion Software Licensing: Project tracking software with one-time setup fee plus annual usage fees. Team members access at no charge; Power Users (Team Leaders, Champions/Sponsors, Financial Auditors) require paid licenses with minimum of 10 users.
3. EngineRoom Data Analysis Software: Statistical analysis software offered with free trial; subscription or usage-based licensing for ongoing access.
4. Enterprise Process Improvement Deployment: Comprehensive deployment services including training analytics, coaching, and customization for large organizations. Custom pricing based on organizational needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MoreSteam provides an integrated cloud-based platform combining SaaS software tools with Lean Six Sigma training services for continuous improvement professionals and organizations. Its core software products are EngineRoom (statistical data analysis) and TRACtion (project tracking), supported by a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma certification courses (Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black Belt), interactive simulations, instructor coaching tools, and enterprise deployment services. The platform connects capability development, project execution, and performance measurement into a unified continuous improvement ecosystem.

Product overview

MoreSteam provides an integrated cloud-based platform combining software tools with training services for Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. The core software products are EngineRoom (statistical data analysis) and TRACtion (project tracking and management), supplemented by Process Playground (process modeling simulations) and a portfolio of training simulations. These integrate with self-paced eLearning courses, certification programs (Yellow Belt through Master Black Belt), coaching tools (Coach View), and enterprise deployment services. The platform supports blended learning by connecting capability development, project execution, and performance measurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EngineRoom: Data analysis software for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• TRACtion
• Process Playground

Products and services

• EngineRoom Data Analysis Software Cloud-based statistical data analysis software that helps process improvement teams analyze processes, diagnose problems, validate root causes, and understand variation with confidence before acting. Designed for problem-solvers at every level and offered with a 30-day free trial.
• TRACtion Project Tracking Software Web-based Lean Six Sigma project tracking and project management software that helps continuous improvement teams organize, track, and report on project work with built-in DMAIC roadmaps, A3 thinking, KPIs, and financial analysis. Team members access it free, while Power Users (Team Leaders, Champions/Sponsors, Financial Auditors) require paid licenses.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification Programs Tiered Lean Six Sigma certification programs at Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt levels for practitioners building formal problem-solving credentials, delivered through blended eLearning, instructor-led workshops, and simulations.
• Lean Six Sigma eLearning Courses Self-paced and instructor-led online training courses covering Lean Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and problem-solving techniques, accessed through the MoreSteam course catalog.
• Lean Six Sigma Training Simulations Practice-based interactive learning simulations including Gridlock, InBox, SigmaBrew, Fraud Squad, St. Sigma Hospital System, and Sherlock Holmes Zombie Hunter that reinforce Lean Six Sigma concepts through experiential learning.
• Coach View Training Analytics Platform Training analytics and coaching platform for instructors and coaches to monitor learner progress, provide feedback, and support performance coaching for continuous improvement practitioners.
• Enterprise Process Improvement Deployment Enterprise deployment services including implementation support, roadmaps, consulting, training analytics, coaching, and organizational capability development for scaling continuous improvement programs at large organizations, priced custom per engagement.
• SimCamp Facilitator Training Program Annual facilitator training program that teaches participants how to run MoreSteam's portfolio of Lean and Six Sigma simulations, delivered as hands-on workshops and SimWeek virtual events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39.5% improvement in training effectiveness with blended learning vs traditional classroom (average across 29 training deployments surveyed)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASQ (American Society for Quality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional affiliation with ASQ. MoreSteam holds professional affiliations with ASQ and is registered with the National Registry of CPE Sponsors for continuing professional education.
• IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional affiliation with IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers). MoreSteam presents regularly at the IISE Annual Conference.
• IISE Training PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIISE-MoreSteam partnership enables blended learning pivot for industrial engineering and process improvement education.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAll services hosted on Microsoft Azure, providing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with built-in compliance and security controls. Data encrypted in transit and at rest.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoLeanSixSigma.com: Provider of Lean Six Sigma certification training and practitioner content. Directly competes with MoreSteam's certification and eLearning courses for individual learners and corporate training budgets.
• Six Sigma Global Institute: Lean Six Sigma training and certification provider offering Yellow/Green/Black Belt programs online. Directly competes with MoreSteam's certification catalog for individual and enterprise learners.
• Lean Six Sigma Institute: Independent Lean Six Sigma training and certification body offering belt-level programs. Directly competes with MoreSteam's certification offerings for individual practitioners seeking credentials.
• SigmaXL: Statistical and data analysis add-in for Excel targeted at Lean Six Sigma practitioners. Directly competes with EngineRoom on statistical process control, hypothesis testing, and DOE for process improvement.
• Minitab: Leading statistical analysis software widely used by Lean Six Sigma practitioners. Directly competes with MoreSteam's EngineRoom for data analysis workflows and offers adjacent training/content. Highly comparable product, customer base, and use case.
• Opex Institute: Operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma training/certification provider focused on enterprise deployments. Competes with MoreSteam's corporate training and enterprise deployment services for CI program budgets.

Broad incumbents

• ASQ (American Society for Quality): Professional association offering Lean Six Sigma credentials, training, and certifications as part of a much broader quality management portfolio. Competes with MoreSteam on certifications while also serving as a partner/affiliate.
• ProcessMaker: Business process management (BPM) and workflow automation platform. Adjacent to TRACtion's project tracking and process improvement capabilities, but serves a broader BPM customer base.
• ServiceNow: Enterprise workflow and digital transformation platform whose customers increasingly embed process improvement capabilities. A broader incumbent that competes for enterprise transformation budgets rather than directly offering LSS training.

Emerging players

• Celonis: AI-powered process mining and execution platform. Represents the emerging AI-native approach to process improvement that could compete with MoreSteam's methodology-centric platform for enterprise CI budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moresteam.com-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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