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How do you treat your orders?
“poor planning on your part does not justify heroics on my part unless I can make it part of my business model”

Richard Kunst
May 22, 20234 min read


The Water Spider is ...
The Water Spider is an honored and critical role in making continuous flow and a smoothly functioning Lean system a reality.

Richard Kunst
May 7, 20234 min read


5S Builds your Brand
5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates

Richard Kunst
Apr 30, 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


Managing Customer Demand
those pesky Rush Order Requests always seem to come from (pick one or all)
1) the same customer
2) same sales person
3) same customer ser

Richard Kunst
Mar 19, 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


For your Team ... Create "Eyes for Flow" and "Eyes for Waste"
What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?

Richard Kunst
Mar 5, 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


You Don't need AMAZING PEOPLE
a Lean Environment is where ...
Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!

Richard Kunst
Feb 19, 20233 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


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


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


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


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


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
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