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ERP the Curse or Enabler in a Lean Enterprise?
I became a Master Wizard manipulating ERP systems to succumb to my bidding.

Richard Kunst
Feb 11, 20244 min read


Confused about SHRINK and THEFT
Goods through the cashier and total came to $587.00, a second opinion through a self-checkout only equaled $87.00

Richard Kunst
Feb 4, 20249 min read


OMG? Let's get competitive!
The sole and only role of Walmart is to act as your household purchasing agent.

Richard Kunst
Jan 7, 20243 min read


5 Signs that Business Operations are Changing Rapidly in 2024
But over the past 3 years, we've seen more change than we ever have seen. Here we share 5 important ones:

Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20231 min read


CENTER OF TRUTH
Lean Methodologies implemented could not deliver their full potential until a CENTER OF TRUTH could be established.

Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20234 min read


SIT ON YOUR HANDS !!!
f you had sat on your hands and then instructed the dealer rep to conduct the procedure that you did he would have learned.

Richard Kunst
Dec 7, 20233 min read


WAREHOUSE WALK the value is the pick not the walk.
Walking is the biggest cost driver when it comes to warehouse operations and a big detriment to picking efficiency.

Richard Kunst
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Adaptability ….. The Non-Negotiable Competency
Adaptability is a blend of flexibility and versatility.

Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20232 min read


MYTHS and Opportunities of STANDARD WORK
“Standard Work is a detailed definition of the current best practices for performing a process.”

Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20234 min read


How to Improve Operational Efficiency Under Pressure
The morning became my sanctuary for addressing the immediate challenges that disrupted the smooth flow of our operations.

Richard Kunst
Oct 22, 20233 min read


“Brilliant Processes managed by Average People” or "Average Processes managed by Brilliant People.”
“Brilliant Processes managed by Average People” or "Average Processes managed by Brilliant People.”

Richard Kunst
Oct 8, 20232 min read


CHAKU CHAKU
he term "chaku chaku" may sound funny to most employees, but it's a serious base line discipline that supports Automation.

Richard Kunst
Sep 17, 20232 min read


What Orchestras Teach Us About Business
Orchestras teach us a lot about business. In an orchestra, each musician plays a distinct instrument, contributing to the whole.

Richard Kunst
Sep 12, 20232 min read


My Aisles Cultural Adjustment Continues
my daily walk in the plant was like navigating an obstacle course ...

Richard Kunst
Sep 3, 20233 min read


A Chair Changed Culture
When I arrived the meeting room looked like a bomb had just exploded in it. Initially, I played the role of MOM, but that was not my job.

Richard Kunst
Aug 20, 20234 min read


How to Solve 5 Problems in Operations
A survey found 96% of respondents expected the addition of automation to increase . Yet, employees remain a central pillar of operations.

Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20235 min read


2 Factors to Enhance Business Throughput
To enhance throughput in your business, we need to consider two factors:
* Speed
* Process time

Richard Kunst
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Want to step into the future? Work your Capacity and Staff Planning
Meeting a plan is a thing of beauty and should not be accomplished by accident.

Richard Kunst
Jul 30, 20232 min read


YOKOTEN + ChatGPT perhaps a marriage made in heaven
Yokoten as a concept is incredibly powerful and effective, implementing it as a core concept is very difficult

Richard Kunst
Jul 23, 20233 min read


4 Supply Chain Lessons from Ford Motor Company
As the company continues to innovate, many businesses can learn a few supply chain lessons from Ford.

Richard Kunst
Jul 8, 20236 min read
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