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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.

Richard Kunst
Mar 24, 20243 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

Mariela Castaño
Mar 19, 20241 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 17, 20242 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 10, 20244 min read


Let's define Employee Empowerment
Why Baseball? The game has all of the attributes needed to define Employee Empowerment.

Richard Kunst
Mar 3, 20243 min read


Designing the "Rubber Factory"
The Rubber Factory allows you to reallocate resources with a structured methodology

Richard Kunst
Feb 25, 20242 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


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 28, 20244 min read


INITIATIVE is a rare trait
seeing an opportunity to leverage without taking initiative becomes a lost opportunity.

Richard Kunst
Jan 21, 20243 min read


I need those Social Nuances
People crave for in person social interactions,

Richard Kunst
Jan 13, 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
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


CULTURE exists everywhere
as soon as two people collaborate a culture is created.

Richard Kunst
Oct 29, 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


Shift Start ... Starts Employee Attitude
“How goes my Monday will define how goes my Week!”

Richard Kunst
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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