top of page
Lean Thoughts
Where Lean Thoughts can become Reality
Subscribe for More!
Search


Effective Succession Planning for Seamless Transitions
Let’s explore what a robust succession plan is, including identifying and developing internal talent.

Richard Kunst
Apr 21, 20234 min read


20 Habits of High Achievers
High achievers seem to always get so much done in so little time. How do they do it?

Richard Kunst
Apr 16, 20234 min read


Getting Lean “Right”
10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation

Richard Kunst
Apr 9, 20235 min read


Lean Value Stream ... Have you truly defined your value stream?
Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.

Richard Kunst
Apr 7, 20234 min read


Seek Cadence within Process
Cadence being the gait that needs to be observed with your information and communication flow and the repeatability of tasks.

Richard Kunst
Mar 12, 20234 min read


Are We Ready for Reindustrialization?
Decades of outsourcing have created shortages in a wide range of industries that make North America vulnerable to rogue countries like China

Richard Kunst
Feb 26, 20235 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


QUICK RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process

Richard Kunst
Feb 5, 20233 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


ISHIKAWA Diagram ... some thoughts ...
called a Fishbone chart or diagram. It is a simple yet powerful tool for identifying the potential sources of problems.

Richard Kunst
Jan 26, 20233 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


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

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read


Change Management ... Coping with the Stress and Anxiety
Change Management adds Stress and Anxiety that influences our culture

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read


Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.
A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.”

Richard Kunst
Dec 18, 20222 min read


Your Forecast sucks ... and there goes your Lean Supply-Chain model.
With many organizations now struggling with inventory glut and overstocked warehouses, could the lean operating model be making a comeback?

Richard Kunst
Dec 18, 20223 min read


Absurd Micro Lean Kaizen Tricks
All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.

Richard Kunst
Dec 4, 20223 min read


Thoughts to improve Supplier Performance
Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.

Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20223 min read


10 SECRETS TO IMPROVING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
It’s no wonder that most of us never have a chance to improve our speaking skills: We are too busy avoiding it!

Richard Kunst
Nov 20, 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


My Commute let's me plan my day but then KABOOM!
Proud of my plan I am already starting to celebrate my accomplishments but then I walk into the office and KABOOM

Richard Kunst
Nov 7, 20223 min read
bottom of page
