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Lean Made Simple: Transform Your Business & Life One Step At A Time! Lean Made Simple
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Welcome to Lean Made Simple: a podcast for people who want to change their business and their lives one step at a time. I’m Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters, a manufacturing company from Limavady, Northern Ireland. Eight years ago I came across this thing called lean and it transformed my life and now I want to share this message with as many people as possible.
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How To Create An Army Of Problem Solvers | Patrick Adams
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 military
Why he fell in love with manufacturing
The most successful Lean Turnaround of his career
What most leaders get wrong
How to stop employees from asking so many questions
Why most bosses struggle with insanity
And 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-tour
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple -
UNLEASH Your Business With The Power of FLOW
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 manufacturing
Why your product should always be flowing to your customer
How to turn your factory into a river of value
One simple trick to identify blockages in your business
The secret behind Toyota's “sea of flow"
Why business owners can't make all the changes themselves
And 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-tour
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple -
Stop Pushing So Hard, Try Pulling Instead!
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 company
Daniel Priestley's advice on "with or without you" energy
The secret to attracting customers and talent through pull
Everyday applications of push vs. pull concepts
How this podcast is a testament to the pull approach
Practical 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-tour
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple -
Why Lean Fails…
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 fail
The critical mistake of seeing lean as merely physical changes
How to build a thriving people development system
Learning the true essence of lean from Yellotools
Starting every day with a purpose-driven morning meeting
Encouraging employees to pursue their dreams and start new ventures
Implementing 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-tour
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple -
Destroy Chaos In Your Business With Standard Work!
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 workplace
Why even a loose wire can unleash chaos
The surprising role of standard work in fostering a culture of continuous improvement
The critical importance of documenting methods for task accomplishment
Speeding up operations by eliminating unnecessary steps
How "GembaDocs" revolutionizes standard work documentation and compliance
Practical 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-tour
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple
GembaDocs: https://gembadocs.com/#home -
SOLVE Your Inventory Problems FOREVER
In this episode, Ryan Tierney and Matthew Thompson dive into KANBAN INVENTORY, where they talk about:
How to be "firefighter ready" for any customer demand
The three essential tools for transforming inventory management
The simplicity and effectiveness of Kanban
Ryan's journey from inventory chaos to streamlined operations
How to manage vast inventory with minimal stress
Actionable 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_fs
Lean Made Simple Store: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/store
Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour
Two Bin System Video: https://youtu.be/XCvJ0tKOqQs
Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple
Customer Reviews
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I’ve been sharing this with all my buds. Episode on value has been my favorite. Listed to everything and most of them more than once. Awesome content and I learn a ton!
Gold mine for Lean Thinkers
Love this podcast "Lean Made Simple" podcast hosted by Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters, a manufacturing company in Limavady, Northern Ireland. Ryan's journey of discovering lean principles and how they transformed his life is truly inspiring. The podcast is a goldmine for those looking to make positive changes in their business and personal life, one step at a time. Ryan's passion for sharing this message shines through, making each episode a valuable learning experience. If you're seeking practical insights and real-world success stories, "Lean Made Simple" is a must-listen.
Lean is simple but not conventional
Ryan and his team have inspired thousands of people who are on their lean journey. This podcast is yet another gift to the lean community. We are so fortunate and appreciative for your sharing of your wisdom and passion. Thank you.
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