The Rest is Lean
The Rest is Lean Channel is a light-hearted and educational look at how to make businesses better through Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
Suited for all levels of understanding and from any industry or geographical region.
John, Alan & Russell are time-served lean professionals with over 30 years each in this field. Leading and coaching some of the best businesses from SMEs to multi-nationals.
Trained by some of the highest calibre Japanese masters from Toyota(one step from Ohno himself), Honda and Nissan , we want to share our experiences with you, allowing some of these 'pearls of wisdom' to help make your business processes, people, and profitability that little bit better each day.
We welcome your comments, questions, and guidance on future discussion topics so feel free to drop us a line via the comments section or via email.
therestislean@gmail.com
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Episodes
40 episodes
The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Ian Mountain
The Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Leadership Series of Podcasts brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadershipEach episode dives into the princip...
Does removing variation inhibit innovation? aka The Normalisation of Deviation.
This episode sees the #TRIL Team ramble and rummage through how lean tools and techniques, flow, and human behaviour are involved/applied to the experience of driving vehiclesRussell talks about his recent speeding exploits and how h...
Thank you for Stopping the Line aka John's 'Cuddly' Trip to Toyota Deeside
The #TRIL Team ramble through the 2nd podcast of series 4 where the trio of John, Russell and Alan share their recent exploits and experiencesThe guys talk about their recent visit to Leafield Marine where MD (and good friend of the ...
Lean Browsers & Ugly Babies aka David's Sandwich
Our very own Lean Leaders of Russell, John and Alan take to the floor once again in their 4th series of The Rest is Lean PodcastIn this episode, Team #TRIL kick off the series with a rather detailed email from one of their long time ...
The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Astrid Mozes
In this episode, Alan welcomes his friend and work colleague from days gone by, Astrid Mozes. With decades of leadership experience within global manufacturing organisations such as Eaton and Danfoss, having held positions as CTO, VP, SVP and P...
How Lean Helps in Real Life aka The Puppet Show Looks Different but the Strings are the Same!
Another down to earth episode of #TheRestIsLean Podcast with Team TRIL (Russell, John and Alan).In this episode, find out:- How John's 'Soul Searching' went- The end result of Russell's recent training in Alchemy!- Ti...
Who's your Phone-A-Friend Al? aka The Problem, The Difficulty!
The 'Leaders of Lean' in the form of John, Russell, and Alan embark on another ramble of lean proportionsIn this jam-packed episode, Team #TRIL discuss topics such as:- Russell's start-up escapades- John's Coat of Arms and A...
The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Rob Marchant
The Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadershipEach episode dives into the principles, challenges, and s...
I'll Stop When You Squeak! aka What Happens if We Don't Improve?
Another exciting episode from the guys at TRILIn addition to the usual banter from the three lean musketeers, and the usual 'Quote of the Week' segment, find out why:- Russell enjoyed his books and recent Taphouse visits- Joh...
Leadership, Listening and Gemba aka Looking Through a Different Lens
The #TRIL Team get together once again to share their experiences through their decades in Lean Transformation, Leadership and Continuous Improvement endeavours.In this episode learn about:- Traits of a good leader such as activ...
The Tact of Takt II aka You Can't Be a Little Bit Pregnant!
A continuation from our previous Tact is Takt episode, due to the deluge of questions asked by our subscribers. Options to deal with variations in your Takt calculation, visualising the opportunity for further improvement, skills, ...
The Tact of Takt aka A Trip to Japan
The #TRIL Team are back with another episode sharing their latest exploits and experiences, revolving around lean leadership, continuous improvement and OpEx.In this episode Russ gives us an insight into his recent trip to Japan, and Jo...
The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Glyn Holman
The Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadership. Each episode dives into the principles, challenges...
PDCA or CAPDo aka In-SPIRE-ing Lean
Another episode for Team #tril to get their teeth into and they get underway with some subsciber questions, one of which with a 'divine' theme which leads them to exploring the statement that Lean can be applied anywhere and everywhere....
Lean You Wouldn't Do? aka Red Flags & Frogs in Wells
John returns to the fold from his hiatus.Team #tril revisit a previous episode with some real world examples of where potentially doing too much lean has had some 'interesting' consequences!They also challenge their values and belie...
Voice of the Customer aka The 'Pull' of Learning
The Dynamic Duo of Russell & Alan bring in Series 3 with a bang!With John missing (don't worry he'll be back!) the guys get stuck in to topics and comments from our audience.In this episode we focus on Voice of the Customer a...
Season 2 Finale aka Tool or not to Tool, That is the Question
As Team #TRIL bring this season to a close, they try to address some of the ever expanding questions the pod is receiving from its ever increasing subscriber base."Which one of the improvement tools would you suggest to train a newbie i...
Too Much Lean, Is it possible? aka Tesla and Toyota Insights
This episode looks at a question many of our subscribers are asking:Can you do too much lean?Team #TRIL try their best to share their views on this very interesting topic by covering certain points such as:- "Rationing" ...
World Class Team Leader Training Ideas aka Is This Legal???
Continuing on from our previous episode on world class team leader competencies, the #TRIL Team talk about their experiences on courses they've led or experienced by others, to help create these competencies and instil in future team leaders.
World Class Team Leader Competencies aka Going Global
This episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!)Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies th...
Visual Management, Gemba and Escalation aka 'The Autonomic System'
Following on from the last episode on SQCDP, the #tril Team use this as an opportunity to answer some of the great questions we've had from our listeners.Topics include: - Visual Management in general- T...
Measuring SQCDP and ensuring value over cost aka 'The measures of unintended consequence'
Following the aftermath of #subcon2025, Team #TRIL discuss the dangers of measuring the wrong things in your business. and how to ensure you have balance to drive the right behaviours and enable your business to thrive!Other topics incl...
Keeping it simple is the key to sustainable lean transformation aka 'Goat or Car'
Sustainability and keeping it simple!! Continuing our conversations around lean transformation and sustaining it in your business, John, Russell & Alan (Team#tril) have finally recovered from their trip to #subcon2025.
#subcon2025 Special Edition. Podcast live at the NEC 'Why lean sustainability can fail'
For the first time ever, The Rest is Lean Podcast goes on the road! This time to Subcon2025 at the NEC in Birmingham UK. #subcon2025 The #trilteam enjoy a jam-packed 2 days at the event, taking in some fantastic examples of man...
Barriers to sustainable Lean. Visible support & need 4 lean aka 'When no problem is a problem'
Sustainability is the name of the game. Lean Transformations and how to make them stick!In preparation for our pending visit to #subcon2025, Team #tril discuss some of the key attributes that make a lean transformation a successful l...