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Manage the Numbers not by Emotion
Validate, Validate, Validate ... In God we trust, all others bring data.

Richard Kunst
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Two Paths to Quick Changeover
There are two basic paths to achieving quick changeover. I call them, organizational and mechanical

Richard Kunst
Mar 26, 20254 min read


Back to Basics | 5 Toyota Principles That Turn Businesses
In this article, I share 5 5 Toyota principles that turn businesses around like clockwork and how to apply them to your business.

Richard Kunst
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Slow Down … Go Faster
If their organizations is not working at a fever pace nothing is being accomplished. This can be a significant error of judgment.

Richard Kunst
Mar 10, 20252 min read


5S+1 ... The enabler of Your Brand
You have hired PROFESSIONALS, you need to provide them a PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT for them to deliver PROFESSIONAL RESULTS!

Richard Kunst
Feb 24, 20254 min read


CADENCE
Why is cadence important? If you ignore it … it can dramatically add days to your process lead-time invisibly

Richard Kunst
Feb 22, 20254 min read


EBITDA might sound complex
EBITDA, It's simply your business performance without the noise.

Richard Kunst
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Which A.I. Large Language Model to Use & When
Here is the introduction to some AI Large Language Model along with features, capabilities and strengths.

Richard Kunst
Feb 3, 20256 min read


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 2, 20258 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 26, 20254 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 19, 20254 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 12, 20256 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 2, 20253 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 2, 20252 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
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