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Blame my MOM please !!!
I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Richard Kunst
Feb 26, 20234 min read


Once again, 5S+1 is not about just about creating a clean and organized environment
Once again, 5S+1 is not about just about creating a clean and organized environment

Richard Kunst
Feb 12, 20235 min read


Gemba Shuffle
Is the game is truly leveraging your gift of time and your talent management members?

Richard Kunst
Feb 5, 20235 min read


COVID tested you with Maslow's Hierarchy
I think if we review Maslow's hierarchy of needs we can find our answer

Richard Kunst
Jan 26, 20235 min read


Top 10 Improvement Tools Named After A Lean Sensei
The first nine tools used properly will result in improved safety, quality, cost and delivery. This will also open up capacity.

Richard Kunst
Jan 22, 20235 min read


Let us Guide you on your PROCESS IMPROVEMENT journey
How can we help you? Please contact me directly and let’s discuss your unique needs and how Kunst Solutions can develop a custom solution.

Richard Kunst
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read


BRANDING
you and most of your competitors’ products are capable of delivering the same outcomes at approximately the same cost ... what's your Brand?

Richard Kunst
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Operational Sustainable Practices 15 simple questions to answer
15 simple questions about the sustainable practices of your company.

Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20222 min read


THE OBSERVATION SHEET OR LEARNING BY LOOKING!
A strong attribute within a Great Leader is their ability to just stand and observe. Here is a simple assist.

Richard Kunst
Nov 20, 20220 min read


LEAN is a Four (4) Letter word …
move from PDCA of process to CAPD … Check. Act, Plan, Do which allows you to act tactile and then plan strategic.

Richard Kunst
Nov 4, 20224 min read


Managing Headcount in Ugly Times
Labor is not the issue, it is most likely your process or processes that are impacting your organization.

Richard Kunst
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Customer Service … rules of the game
Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.

Richard Kunst
Oct 27, 20221 min read


INVENTORY Replenishment
Vehicles are easy to build while still being complex … and at the base it is all about how you manage component replenishment.

Richard Kunst
Oct 22, 20224 min read


Spare My Child as I cautiously embrace Industry 4.0
Observe Process and question "Would I want my child to perform this function or even worse make it into a career?"

Richard Kunst
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Which SIDE of YOUR BRAIN do you use?LEFT OR RIGHT BRAIN DOMINANCE
Right-brained people are often misfits

Richard Kunst
Aug 28, 20222 min read


Your Differenator is Tribal Knowledge
those businesses that stand out also tend to operate with a heavy dose of tribal knowledge … which other view as a vulnerability

Richard Kunst
Aug 14, 20224 min read


5S+1 ... The enabler
Adopting 5S+1 can be expensive ... Not only in the cost of materials but also in the diverted labour costs within your organization.

Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20224 min read


A Shifting Landscape
We can’t add growth because we can’t
get equipment, can’t get people, and we’ve lost productivity.

Richard Kunst
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Ctrl, Alt, Delete ???
Ctrl, Alt Delete may be your answer to cure "Adjustitus" you have incurred during the past several years.

Richard Kunst
Jul 24, 20223 min read
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