# Minitab

> Minitab develops statistical analysis, predictive analytics, data collection and process improvement software for businesses and educators. Its products help teams investigate variation, design experiments, monitor quality and manage improvement projects, with training and consulting alongside desktop and cloud subscriptions.

- **Founded:** 1972
- **Headquarters:** State College, United States
- **Founders:** Barbara Ryan (Co-founder; Chairwoman of the Board), Thomas A. Ryan Jr. (Co-creator of Minitab Statistical Software), Brian L. Joiner (Co-creator of Minitab Statistical Software)
- **Products:** Minitab Statistical Software, Minitab Solution Center, Minitab DOE by Effex, Minitab Connect, Real-Time SPC
- **Notable:** Originated at Penn State in 1972., Company reports customers in more than 100 countries and over 90% of the Fortune 100 on its customer list., Sixth consecutive Great Place to Work certification in June 2026.

## Products & services

- **Minitab Statistical Software** — Statistical analysis, experimental design, quality tools, regression and visualization, with desktop and online access.
- **Minitab Solution Center** — Cloud platform combining statistical analysis, data preparation, dashboards, brainstorming and optional Workspace and predictive analytics capabilities.
- **Minitab DOE by Effex** — Advanced experimental design and optimization, including proprietary OMARS designs.
- **Minitab Connect** — Data integration, transformation and preparation for analysis and monitoring.
- **Real-Time SPC** — Live statistical process control, quality monitoring and alerts.
- **Minitab Engage** — Manage, track and report improvement and innovation projects.
- **Minitab Workspace** — Process maps, diagrams and visual tools for planning and problem solving.
- **Minitab Predictive Analytics** — Machine learning and predictive modeling, including tree-based methods.
- **Minitab Model Ops** — Deployment and management of predictive models.
- **Minitab Simul8** — Discrete event simulation, digital twins and process mining; acquired December 2024.
- **Prolink** — Automated collection of inspection measurements and SPC; acquired March 2025.
- **Scytec DataXchange** — Machine data collection, monitoring, utilization, downtime and OEE; acquired January 2026.
- **Training, Education Hub and consulting** — On-site, virtual and self-paced learning plus statistics, automation, simulation and operational excellence consulting.

## Achievements

- Originated at Penn State in 1972.
- Company reports customers in more than 100 countries and over 90% of the Fortune 100 on its customer list.
- Sixth consecutive Great Place to Work certification in June 2026.
- Crayola reported over $1.5 million saved by its initial 2008 Six Sigma project wave using Minitab for analysis; a customer program result, not software-only ROI.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Acquired Scytec to add manufacturing machine data collection and OEE monitoring.
- **2026-02** — Acquired the Effex solution for advanced experimental design and optimization.
- **2026-06** — Received sixth consecutive Great Place to Work certification.
- **2026-07** — Acquired DataLabs in South Korea on July 8 after more than 25 years of partnership.
- **2026-09** — September 9 Solution Center release added Solution Space and image/text conversion into editable Workspace process maps.

## Links

- Website: https://www.minitab.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minitab/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/minitab
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MinitabInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minitab/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Minitab/

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Last updated: 2026-10-01