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Lean Made Simple: Transform Your Business & Life One Step At A Time!

Lean Made Simple
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Toyota
Two Second Lean
Total Ownership
Lean Management
Quality Management
Toyota Production System
Lean Methodology
Candid Feedback
Problem Solving
Springfree Trampolines
Process Improvement
Quality Control
Extreme Ownership
Manufacturing
Productivity
Safety Compliance
Team Culture
Customer Experience

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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Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) delves deep into Ireland's BIGGEST ever Lean summit, Gemba Summit at Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland on 20th-21st October 2025.Find out more about Gemba Summit and:- Whit can be your next lean TURNING POINT- Why peop... more

Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) sits down with podcast host Matthew Thompson to get deep into why he has made the boldest move of his life and made a high stake move that will be the ultimate test of lean.🟢 Ryan Tierney leaves his successful busines... more

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In this episode of Lets Talk Lean, Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) and Paul Blahyj (Toyota Lean Management Centre) sit down with Aiden Rogers from Rolls Royce, one of the world's most prestigious brands to dig deep into how they do lean.✅ Aiden Roger... more

In this episode of Lets Talk Lean, Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) and Paul Blahyj (Toyota Lean Management Centre) sit down with lean officials Phil Catherwood (Welsh Government), Robert Hernan (Enterprise Ireland) and John McClune (Invest Northern I... more

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Ruby Handley
Apprentice at Make UK, transitioning from traditional educational routes to hands-on engineering.
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Liam Holmes
General Manager at Toyota
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Alicia Gibbons
Young PhD student focusing on Lean Manufacturing
Episode: WOMEN in Manufacturing: Breaking the stigma | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Simon Rowley
Senior Manager at Toyota with over 34 years of experience
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Episode: INSIDE TOYOTA: Toyota veteran talks lean | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
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Ryan Tierney
Host focused on sharing experiences and insights related to lean manufacturing and its real-world applications. He emphasizes the transformation of businesses through lean principles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Quite simply inspirational and actionable Lean Thinking. A lot of Lean is technical. But unless you have the philosophy of Lean in your head it'll remain a theory. Listen to Ryan and the simplicity of Lean will become embedded in the way you think

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mdszogg
    4 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Great for fundamentals around lean. Ideal

    For learning the foundations or refreshing perhaps forgotten about tools, coaching and/or behaviours. Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Taffy77
    Australiaa year ago
  • Russell Watkins pod

    So good I listened to it three times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil@VT
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Listened to every episode

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliot o
    United States2 years ago
  • Fab

    Step 1: listen to podcast (in progress)

    Step 2: visit the factory (pending)

    Great podcast series - current, informative, easily accessible & it’s from NI. Great work guys, great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G84772
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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WOMEN in Manufacturing: Breaking the stigma | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Q: How does one implement Lean principles in their personal life?
Lean principles help you understand waste and can be a lifestyle change.
WOMEN in Manufacturing: Breaking the stigma | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Q: What advice would you give to a young female to come into manufacturing?
If you love something, don't limit yourself due to a stigma that's attached to it. Go for it with everything you have.
INSIDE TOYOTA: Toyota veteran talks lean | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Q: From the time when a member suggests an improvement, until it's carried out, how long does that take?
The timeframe varies from immediate implementation for simple ideas to potentially longer for complex changes, but all ideas are considered.
INSIDE TOYOTA: Toyota veteran talks lean | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Q: How do you manage the sustainability of Lean at Toyota?
Simon shares how they have a limited number of TPS experts and the importance of developing TPS apprentices within the company.
INSIDE TOYOTA: Toyota veteran talks lean | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast
Q: What are some of the first steps to get into lean?
Simon explains the basic rules new members should remember, emphasizing standardized work, pulling the Andon, and getting involved in Kaizen.

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The content focuses on lean manufacturing principles and their application in transforming both business operations and personal development. Each episode features insights into continuous improvement, organizational culture, and employee engagement, often enhanced by real-world examples from various industries. Unique conversations with guests from companies like Toyota and Rolls-Royce provide listeners with valuable lessons on integrating lean practices in their own organizations. Additionally, the podcast explores the journey of individuals involved in manufacturing, education, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the transformative power of lean methodologies in enhancing productivity and fostering inclusivity in the workplace.

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