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
Oh, and don't forget to subscribe!!
Episodes
13 episodes
'A New Season of Rambling' aka Problem Solving Exploits
Series 2 gets underway with a belter!#TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad).There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:32
'Look after our SMEs and Apprentices!' aka Highlights from the Make UK Conference
As Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key qu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:10
'Talking Japanese' aka The merits of using foreign words in your business
The Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreig...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:45
'A Borg Mentality' aka Starting your lean journey
This episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast!The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business.They cover the capabilities required to make highly effecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:13
'The Best Operator' aka Buddy Plants & Creating Pull
This episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:23
'A Dose of 5S Part 2' aka When is a red tag NOT a red tag?
This episode continues from the great discussions the team had previously on 5S (or 5C)Alan, Russell & John reflect on their experiences on 5S activities they've led over the yearsThe purpose of 5SThe real intent...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:14
'A Dose of 5S?' aka It's a model not a script!
In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including a continuation from our previous episode around 'The Toughest Job'.Having discussed what the guys have been up to since they last me...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:21
'The Well Meant Intent' aka The Toughest Job (and how to help)
In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including the power of perspective!Russell also poses the question on what is the toughest role in an organisation. Many of you maybe...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:51
'Skip Diving / The Live Pareto' aka Data & Digital Transformation Tips
In this episode, the guys discuss Data and Digital Transformation. From the pitfalls of planning and preparation to simple, low cost alternatives to converting data into accurate information quickly, allowing you to make the right decisions fas...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:47
'Check-in Fury' aka The Importance of Effective Start of Shift Briefs
In this episode, the guys find out that the podcast is gaining global reach and they take some Q&A from the audience.They also offer their take on the importance of starting your shift well and how to make your start of shift briefs...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:33
'Night Silos' aka The nature of night shifts, and avoiding silo mentality
In this Episode, the boys discuss amoungst other things, The culture challenges and advantages of working on Night shifts. Also we look at the importance of avoiding departmental or 'Silo' mentality. Russel also shares a top tip for ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:10
'First visit Tips' aka How to understand a company quickly
In this Episode, the boys share some quick and easy techniques to learn about a company on a first visit, or to find out more about your own company. These techniques will often lead to insights and opportunities to improveIf you want d...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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12:18
'Avengers assemble' aka How we got started in Lean
In this episode, the boys share how they first got into Lean, and start to debate what makes someone well suited to a role as a 'change agent'If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. Bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:05