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Richard Kunst
Jun 30, 20243 min read
“VISION” of VISUAL workplace
For those not yet committed to a visual factory – stupid floors you just walk on, but smart floors are filled with information.

Richard Kunst
Jun 15, 20242 min read
One More Time --- The Things That Kill “Going Lean Successfully”
No clear understanding of all intra-relationships

Richard Kunst
May 19, 20242 min read
Behavioral Design
Behavioral design is not about using psychology to manipulate people. It’s about using psychology to help people achieve their goals.

Richard Kunst
May 1, 20245 min read
The Role of Innovation in Achieving a Competitive Advantage
There is a statistically significant relationship between the elements of innovation and competitive advantage in businesses.

Richard Kunst
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Problem to Solve? Take it to Morning Market.
Problems, Problems, Problems, we all have them. Morning Market help you organize them for successful resolution.


Richard Kunst
Apr 16, 20249 min read
How to Improve Your Quote-to-Cash Process
This article is designed to guide you through the nuances of the QTC process, offering a clear path to improved operational efficiency.

Richard Kunst
Apr 7, 20244 min read
Pessimist or Opportunistic?
Relationships and Trust are huge factors to both success and survival.


Richard Kunst
Mar 24, 20243 min read
Foundation PROCESS EXCELLENCE Thoughts
When doing a transformation in an existing organization a leader has had a mind blowing experience after visiting a well organized plant.


Mariela Castaño
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Are You Compliant With the New FSSC 22000 Version 6.0. Scheme?
Are You Compliant With the New FSSC 22000 Version 6.0. Scheme? Certified companies in the food industry must comply with the new FSSC scheme

Richard Kunst
Mar 17, 20242 min read
The Dreaded Shift Exchange
Best time on the floor is 30 minutes before shift end and first 30 minutes at start, when you typically hear nothing.


Richard Kunst
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Food Loss and Waste should not become Animal Feed so embrace FSSC 22000 Version 6.0
wandering through the grocery store? Do you pause, stare and wonder will they ever sell all of this produce before it spoils?


Richard Kunst
Mar 3, 20243 min read
Let's define Employee Empowerment
Why Baseball? The game has all of the attributes needed to define Employee Empowerment.

Richard Kunst
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Designing the "Rubber Factory"
The Rubber Factory allows you to reallocate resources with a structured methodology

Richard Kunst
Feb 4, 20249 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
Jan 28, 20244 min read
COLLABORATION – part of your Vision
Collaboration is an allergy that exists in nearly every organization.
I cannot explain why … but it exists internally and externally …

Richard Kunst
Jan 21, 20243 min read
INITIATIVE is a rare trait
seeing an opportunity to leverage without taking initiative becomes a lost opportunity.


Richard Kunst
Jan 13, 20243 min read
I need those Social Nuances
People crave for in person social interactions,

Richard Kunst
Jan 7, 20243 min read
OMG? Let's get competitive!
The sole and only role of Walmart is to act as your household purchasing agent.


Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20231 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, 20234 min read
CENTER OF TRUTH
Lean Methodologies implemented could not deliver their full potential until a CENTER OF TRUTH could be established.
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