Russell Watkins is a highly regarded manufacturing expert who has helped transform factories around the world. In this episode, we talk about: His brutally honest advice after touring Ryan’s factoryThe 3-step process to eliminating motion wasteHow he developed his supernatural ability to spot burden in othersProblems manufacturing businesses face as they scaleAnd the TWO things Ryan HAS TO change about the way his factory is run Check it out! Links: Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellwatkinssempai/Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Patrick Adams is a world-renowned Lean Consultant who has worked with some of the biggest businesses on the planet. In this episode, Ryan and Matt caught up with him to talk about: His time in the militaryWhy he fell in love with manufacturingThe most successful Lean Turnaround of his careerWhat most leaders get wrongHow to stop employees from asking so many questionsWhy most bosses struggle with insanityAnd what Toyota’s Impossible Goal means for your business Check it out! Links: Patrick’s website: https://www.findleansolutions.com/Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickadamsii/Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Welcome to Lean Made Simple, a podcast about transforming your business — and life — one step at a time. In this episode, Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters shares the powerful lean concept of "total flow.” Along the way, he and Producer Matt talk about: What Ryan's dentist taught him about manufacturingWhy your product should always be flowing to your customerHow to turn your factory into a river of valueOne simple trick to identify blockages in your businessThe secret behind Toyota's “sea of flow"Why business owners can't make all the changes themselvesAnd the power of transforming specific members of your team into “water-spiders. Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/the-power-of-flow Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

In this episode, Ryan and Matthew explore the transformative shift from Push to Pull systems in business, revealing: How shifting to Pull radically changed Ryan's companyDaniel Priestley's advice on "with or without you" energyThe secret to attracting customers and talent through pullEveryday applications of push vs. pull conceptsHow this podcast is a testament to the pull approachPractical steps for businesses to adopt a pull system Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/push-pull Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

In this episode, Ryan Tierney unveils the hidden key to lean success: Focusing on People Development. He shares enlightening experiences and practical advice on: How ignoring people development causes lean initiatives to failThe critical mistake of seeing lean as merely physical changesHow to build a thriving people development systemLearning the true essence of lean from YellotoolsStarting every day with a purpose-driven morning meetingEncouraging employees to pursue their dreams and start new venturesImplementing three simple steps to cultivate a lean culture focused on people Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/why-lean-fails Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

In this episode, Tom Hughes and Matthew Thompson dive into the transformative power of STANDARD WORK. In the conversation we cover: The three root causes of errors in the workplaceWhy even a loose wire can unleash chaosThe surprising role of standard work in fostering a culture of continuous improvementThe critical importance of documenting methods for task accomplishmentSpeeding up operations by eliminating unnecessary stepsHow "GembaDocs" revolutionizes standard work documentation and compliancePractical advice for small business owners eager to implement standard work without breaking the bank Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/standard-work-tom-hughes Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimpleGembaDocs: https://gembadocs.com/#home

In this episode, Ryan Tierney and Matthew Thompson dive into KANBAN INVENTORY, where they talk about: How to be "firefighter ready" for any customer demandThe three essential tools for transforming inventory managementThe simplicity and effectiveness of KanbanRyan's journey from inventory chaos to streamlined operationsHow to manage vast inventory with minimal stressActionable steps for immediately applying these strategies in your own business Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/kanban-inventory Links: Lean KanBan Card: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LdEADEM06sq8YEdVRdryEk6tWtKL5SQF&usp=drive_fsLean Made Simple Store: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/storeBook a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourTwo Bin System Video: https://youtu.be/XCvJ0tKOqQsSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Hugh Carnahan (Small Biz Rescue) & Jack Bussey (JJB Corporation) are lean maniacs from two different parts of the world, with a love of simplicity and freeing people from burden. In this episode we talk about: How lean can develop you into a public speakerGoing to Japan to study leanThe power of 3SingHow to stop doing things the way you’ve always done themAnd the importance of “cloning yourself” Check it out! Links: Hugh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillbillymillionaire/?hl=en-gbJack’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JackBusseyUKBook a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourWebpage link for this episode: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/hugh-carnahan-jack-bussey

In this episode, Ryan Tierney delves into the transformative concept of STOP AND FIX, unlocking its potential to: Empower employees at all levels to initiate positive changesEnhance quality control and reduce operational defectsDevelop a culture of proactive problem-solvingAchieve the high quality standards of ToyotaTransform stress into success in your personal life Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/stop-and-fix Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimpleLean improvement card: https://drive.google.com/open?

Paul Nolan (Adman Steel Sheds) and Paul Vallely (Kukoon Rugs) are “Lean Maniacs” from the island of Ireland. In this episode, we talk about: Why lean was the answer they were looking for.Making 30-years of progress in 5-yearsHow to convert your people to lean-thinkingWhy doing tours of other businesses is so importantAnd the power of trusting your people (not to steal a pair of gloves!) Check it out! Links: Kukoon Rugs: https://www.kukoonrugs.com/Adman Steel Sheds: https://admansteelsheds.com/Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

In this episode, Ryan Tierney discusses the principle of TOTAL OWNERSHIP and how it is the key to: Addressing “the forgotten areas” in your business and lifeCreating a blame-free cultureTransforming employees into leadersBringing total clarity to the role of every team memberSolving the chaos of project managementAnd unlocking your own health, success and happiness Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/total-ownership Links: Free Total Ownership Labels: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XaLI67DyOocHxNoqvdEPDNjQJIAVgoK3/view?usp=drive_linkBook a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Alan Weir is the Director of Production Operations at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK. In this episode, Ryan Tierney and Matthew Thompson from Lean Made Simple ask him about: Working his way up from the shop floor to the level of leadership he’s in todayWhat “Genchi Genbutsu” is and why it matters to your businessHow he spends the first two hours of his dayThe number one mistake leaders and managers makeHis passion for built-in qualityAnd the greatest challenge of his career so far Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/alan-weir-toyota-lean-approach Links: Book a visit to Toyota here: https://tlmcshop.toyotauk.com/collections/our-coursesSign up for a Lean Approach Course: https://www.toyotauk.com/lean-approach/#register-interestConnect with Alan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-weir-591a24a8/?originalSubdomain=uk

Paul Blahyj is a coach at the Toyota Lean Management Centre. In this episode, Ryan Tierney and Matthew Thompson from Lean Made Simple ask him about: How he went from professional ice hockey to making doors at ToyotaWorking his way up from the factory floor to a senior leadership positionInternally promoting vs externally hiringWhy Toyota relies so much on paper over digital systemsEarning the right to automatedWhy the term “low-skilled labourer” makes no senseAnd how Toyota can help take your lean journey to the next level. Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/paul-blayj-toyota-lean-management-centre Links: Book a visit to Toyota here: https://tlmcshop.toyotauk.com/collections/our-coursesConnect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-blahyj-8a3381258/Ryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tierney-6237a8199/

Last week, Ryan and the team were invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Toyota Factory in Derby where a car comes off the line every 88 seconds. In this episode, we share three mind-blowing takeaways from this trip, including: What a “quality control tunnel” is and how you can build one for your businessWhy stopping the line actually speeds up productionDeveloping a people-centric culture that turns members into leadersThe message picking up rubbish sends to your teamHow Toyota UK has never made anyone take a compulsory redundancyAnd what you can expect from Toyota UK’s official partnership with Lean Made Simple Check it out! Links: Book a Toyota UK Tour: https://tlmc.toyotauk.com/Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimpleEight Wastes Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-hTsSJdhHI

In their roles at Fastcap, Kolbe Akers & Lukas Holland are on the front-line in the war against waste. In today’s episode we talk about: Kolbe having a front-row seat to his father’s lean journeyHow Lukas went from “academic lean” to becoming a “lean maniac”The power of asking people what bothers themRemoving places to hideFocusing on people over profitAnd their favourite lean improvements from over the years Check it out! Links: FastCap website: https://www.fastcap.com/Email address: info@fastcap.com.Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourWeb link for this episode: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/kolbe-akers-lukas-holland

Norm O’Hara is the General Manager of a sporting equipment factory based in Southern China. He’s also a lean manufacturing enthusiast who’s excited to share the improvements he and his team are making on their journey toward organizational excellence. In this episode we talk about: Treating improvement videos as a productCultural challenges of applying lean in China(And how to overcome them)The power of building a physical bridge between two factoriesReducing the number of people moving items around from 40 to 4And his desire to run a “world-class business” Check it out! Links: Playlist with 119 improvement videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZiVpXQCLUmIUeg5Tx4P3BbBtfIfRsUtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normohara?originalSubdomain=cnBook a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

Welcome to Lean Made Simple, a podcast about transforming your business — and life — one step at a time. In this episode, Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters discusses “The Eight Wastes of Lean.” Along the way, he and Producer Matt talk about: Why waste isn't just the stuff that goes in the binHow overproduction is "the mother of all wastes"Getting called out by the former president of Lexus for having "muda”The trap of organising your waste to make it look leanExamples and stories that will help you see waste in your own organisationAnd the biggest waste of all that nobody ever thinks about Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/the-eight-wastes Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourEight Wastes Print-Out from Seating Matters: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYuPH-TYz2ghv8gwUNHahHDbZqszoTiY/view?usp=sharingSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin are the co-founders of Simple Scaling, a company that empowers leaders to 10x their business through books, podcasts, live events and accelerator programs. In this episode we talk about: The role lean plays in scalingWhy systems will set you freeHow we’re all in the business of building peopleModeling the behaviour we want to see in othersAnd the biggest barrier that stops people from scaling Check it out! Links: Simple Scaling Website: https://simplescaling.com/ScaleX Insider Podcast: https://simplescaling.com/our-podcastsUpcoming ScaleX Summit: https://scalexsummit.com/book-nowBook a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

Welcome to Lean Made Simple, a podcast about transforming your business — and life — one step at a time. In this episode, Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters discusses the 3S's: Sweep, Sort & Standardize. Along the way, he and Producer Matt talk about: Why clean and lean are NOT the same thingThe power of starting the day with an improvement mindsetWhat a digital 3S looks likeHow to stop going around in circles and solve problems foreverMaking standardising an easy and fun processAnd how to start 3Sing in your organisation (heads-up: don't roll it all out at once!) Check it out. Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tourSend a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Michael Althoff is the founder of Yellotools and a pioneer for LEAN transformation in companies, organizations and private environments. In today’s episode we talk about: Why you should love the things your customer hatesWhat baking cookies has to do with leanLearning from each others mistakesAnd how to “shortcut” your lean journey Check it out! Links: Michael’s website: https://www.michael-althoff.com/en/"Yellotools website: https://www.yellotools.com/shop/en/Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour