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Structured problem-solving is a process, starting before you start.
In order for any Problem Solving methodology to work you need to have a strong Problem Statement.

Richard Kunst
Feb 6, 20224 min read


Simplify, Simplify, Simplify, Simplify, Simplify ... then ... AUTOMATE
Ultimately you either pay a sinful amount to attract and retain labour or you take a closer look at your processes to identify opportunities

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20222 min read


5 New Year's Resolutions for your Business
there are still many opportunities to prepare your businesses for a banner year. Here are five ...

Richard Kunst
Dec 19, 20215 min read


TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE
Our TPM workstations remain pure where have incorporated layered audits, where the operator is truly recognized as a customer.

Richard Kunst
Dec 5, 20214 min read


CENTER OF TRUTH
“CENTER OF TRUTH” a location where you can research to see if a “Disturbance to Flow” has previously been experienced and corrected

Richard Kunst
Nov 25, 20214 min read


Lead, Follow or Get Out Of The Way
Leaders will do a lap through the facility to see how things are performing and get data inputs just in case someone presents a question.

Richard Kunst
Nov 25, 20213 min read


Quit complaining about losing staff ... do something about it.
ou have heard the term "Dress for Success" but how is your business dressed to attract and retain employees?

Richard Kunst
Nov 11, 20213 min read


STRATEGIC PLANNING | BUDGET thoughts starters ... (part 1)
methodologies and the typical benefits that can be achieved

Richard Kunst
Oct 31, 20213 min read


Is higher pay the answer to the labour shortage?
I wander and hear ongoing complaints about the inability to attract and retain labor, I see absolutely no effort to improve professionalism

Richard Kunst
Oct 24, 20213 min read


Colin Powell's Leadership Legacy Lessons
Colin Powell passed away on October 18th he had a profound career. His lessons in Leadership are worth reflecting on as part of his legacy

Richard Kunst
Oct 24, 20219 min read


Characteristics of Successful People
Successful people have identified the skills, talents, and characteristics that enable them to succeed

Richard Kunst
Oct 10, 20214 min read


Manage your Process Schedule
Are you controlling your schedule or is your customer? but customers want it Faster, Better and Cheaper, modify your schedule.

Richard Kunst
Oct 10, 20212 min read


A Formal Problem Solving Methodology is not just 6 Sigma
If we view problems as opportunities that are causing variation within our process we need to use the proper methodology.

Richard Kunst
Oct 3, 20217 min read


Any Formal Problem Solving is a Waste !
Before you start on any Problem Solving journey focus on your Problem Statement with only one (1) Object and one (1) Deviation or you are ju

Richard Kunst
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Accountability throughout your workplace
One of the key initial rules in deploying Lean Methodologies is to assign a specific owner to a process, task or assignment ...

Richard Kunst
Sep 19, 20212 min read


All People are Professionals and they want a Professional Environment
All people can give is their "Gift of Time" but ultimately they decide who gets that gift ... how welcoming are you in accepting this gift?

Richard Kunst
Sep 19, 20214 min read


Ethics First ... but includes diversity
Have you Ever ... ? Answer honestly to yourself.

Richard Kunst
Sep 12, 20212 min read


VALUES BUILD CULTURE
Success relies on respect for people … but what does that actually mean?

Richard Kunst
Sep 12, 20212 min read


ENHANCE or Create a LEAN Culture
For Lean Culture, Consider a rock-and-roll band. To excel at making good music the band must have ...

Richard Kunst
Sep 5, 20214 min read


IT'S BUDGET TIME !!! Planning and insuring execution
Annual Strategic Budget Thought Starters

Richard Kunst
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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