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The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

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

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'Talking Japanese' aka The merits of using foreign...

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2025/03/23

Send us a text 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 foreign language? John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of your o...

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'A Borg Mentality' aka Starting your lean journey

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2025/03/09

Send us a text 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 effective people within your lean organisation. Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how effective your processes are. John offers his view on the differences in approach between Toyota and Honda, whilst Russell discusses another one ...

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Podcast 9 'The Best Operator' aka Buddy Plants &...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text 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) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety levels and quality product. John discusses his 'Ingot' experience, Alan his 'calm under pressure' employee, whilst Russell reflects on a 'gliding' Ja...

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Podcast 8 'A Dose of 5S Part 2' aka When is a red...

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2025/02/10

Send us a text 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 years The purpose of 5SThe real intent of the red tag (which may surprise a few!)When red tags are not allowed??Pointers on conducting an effective 5S activityHow 5S supports TPM Ending the episode with 'Top Tip Time' with Russell. Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, commen...

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Podcast 7 'A Dose of 5S?' aka It's a model not a...

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2025/01/26

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 met, the episode primarily focussed on 5S (or 5C, Workplace Organisation, etc). One of the foundations of stabilising and improving your environment. Including a top tip by John!In addition, topics included baseline assessments to know where to improve (know your...

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Podcast 4 'Check-in Fury' aka The Importance of...

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2025/01/23

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 as effective as possible.Last but certainly not least, don't miss Alan's rant about a recent airport check-in experience!!Don't forget to email the podcast at therestislean@gmail.comJohn Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.netAlan Lothian. 3A Busine...

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Podcast 6 'The Well Meant Intent' aka The Toughest...

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2025/01/23

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 surprised by our responses!!As ever, the TRIL Team share their experiences on all of the above, and provide some ideas on how to incorporate Lean into all of these to make a business just that little bit better!Remember that if you want to get involved with your q...

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Podcast 1 'Avengers assemble' aka How we got started...

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2025/01/23

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. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topic, then this may be the podcast for you.Please subscribe to the channel, click the bell icon for n...

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Podcast 2 'First visit Tips' aka How to understand...

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2025/01/23

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 dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topic, then this may ...

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Podcast 5 'Skip Diving / The Live Pareto' aka Data...

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2025/01/23

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 fast!John tries out his new E-Bike and finds an old photo from his distant past which some of you may recognise!Russell talks about 'treating problems as treasures' and Alan mentions the varied industries where lean is being applied whilst fending off Russ...

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Podcast 3 'Night Silos' aka The nature of night...

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2025/01/23

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 our subscribers to try. If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more tha...

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