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.
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Richard Kunst
- Apr 2, 2023
- 10 min
How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
Root Cause Analysis supports operations improvements by promoting the problem-solving culture of team communication.
Richard Kunst
- Mar 19, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
Slow Down … Go Faster
the implementation of Lean is more about changing the culture and the way people think and act than the actual adoption of tools.
Richard Kunst
- Mar 12, 2023
- 4 min
Clean & Lean Office
With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office? A Lean Office is a healthier office,
Richard Kunst
- Mar 12, 2023
- 4 min
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 5, 2023
- 3 min
EVSM or Value Stream Mapping?
What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?
Richard Kunst
- Mar 5, 2023
- 3 min
Environmental Value Stream Mapping Tips
Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly.
Richard Kunst
- Feb 26, 2023
- 4 min
Blame my MOM please !!!
I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.
Richard Kunst
- Feb 26, 2023
- 5 min
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 19, 2023
- 3 min
You Don't need AMAZING PEOPLE
a Lean Environment is where ...
Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!
Richard Kunst
- Feb 19, 2023
- 2 min
What is your Employee Retention Plan ?
something happens that gives an employee his or her first inkling that they may have made a mistake signing on with your organization.
Richard Kunst
- Feb 12, 2023
- 5 min
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 5, 2023
- 3 min
QUICK RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process
Richard Kunst
- Feb 5, 2023
- 5 min
Gemba Shuffle
Is the game is truly leveraging your gift of time and your talent management members?
Richard Kunst
- Jan 26, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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 22, 2023
- 5 min
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 21, 2023
- 1 min
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 15, 2023
- 4 min
Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .
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