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9 Companies That Failed to Adapt to Disruption and Paid the Ultimate Price
It’s been proven time and again that when organizations are unable or unwilling to adapt they simply cannot survive in the long term.

Richard Kunst
Feb 28 min read


Immersive AR/VR Technologies in Manufacturing: Case Studies, Benefits
Immersive technology serves as an umbrella term encompassing experiences that meld the real world with digital and/or simulated elements.

Richard Kunst
Jan 264 min read


How do you measure a successful day?
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are put in place to insure that sites, departments or teams are meeting the overall organizational objectiv

Richard Kunst
Jan 194 min read


7 Deadly Sins of Sales Forecasting (reprint from Demand Solutions)
Forecasts should always be considered incorrect, even though a stopped clock will be correct twice per day.

Richard Kunst
Jan 126 min read


What to Do About Trump’s Promised Tariffs? DO NOT PANIC!
The recent buzz around Trump’s proposed tariffs has many Canadian businesses—and their American counterparts—feeling uneasy.

Richard Kunst
Jan 23 min read


Conversations with the Future
From the role of AI in shaping our lives to the impact of genetics, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing, and life extension,

Richard Kunst
Jan 22 min read


New Year, New Beginnings
Maybe they fear if they train the team they will leave, but worse is if you don't train them and they stay !

Richard Kunst
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Unlocking Business Potential: The Impact of Process Improvement Strategies
business process improvement (BPI) strategy is one such opportunity to improve the way your business works and expedite desired outcomes.

Richard Kunst
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Lean Observation Sheet
Use this sheet to observe and document Lean Practices in use and potential opportunities.

Richard Kunst
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Hirano’s Eight Conditions for Flow
Outline Ohno‟s 8 conditions for flow manufacturing;

Richard Kunst
Nov 9, 202414 min read


What is On-Time Delivery ?
I appreciate your concern as a KPI it should also be acting as a contingent trigger for action.

Richard Kunst
Oct 31, 20245 min read


There are 6 Lean strategies every business owner should know.
Here are the six key Lean strategies that can transform your operations:

Richard Kunst
Oct 8, 20242 min read


McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks were feared as job killers. Instead, something surprising happened
Self-service kiosks have loomed as job killers since they were first rolled out 25 years ago.

Richard Kunst
Sep 25, 20245 min read


Checklists are not for Dummies
Why don't fighter pilots learn to fly without checklists?

Richard Kunst
Sep 15, 20243 min read


"Tick... Tick ... Tick" Obsolete Inventory: Your Ticking Time Bomb
“Tick...tick...tick” the team calculates 30% of the warehouse has been storing material not moved in 3 years.

Richard Kunst
Jul 29, 20242 min read


SKU MANAGEMENT
The number of SKU”s is both a blessing and a curse so as an organization. Real cost reductions can only be achieved through SKU Management.

Richard Kunst
Jul 23, 20244 min read


How to Improve Your Business Processes for Enhanced Efficiency and Growth
In this article, we delve into the importance of improving business processes and explore various strategies and methodologies.

Richard Kunst
Jul 4, 20248 min read


Check your Guages
“Low visibility” for many leaders and disorientation can easily occur as you find yourself constantly adapting to changing conditions.

Richard Kunst
Jul 2, 20243 min read


“VISION” of VISUAL workplace
For those not yet committed to a visual factory – stupid floors you just walk on, but smart floors are filled with information.

Richard Kunst
Jun 30, 20243 min read


One More Time --- The Things That Kill “Going Lean Successfully”
No clear understanding of all intra-relationships

Richard Kunst
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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