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
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Richard Kunst
- Mar 12
- 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
- 3 min
EVSM or Value Stream Mapping?
What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?
Richard Kunst
- Feb 26
- 4 min
Blame my MOM please !!!
I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.
Richard Kunst
- Feb 12
- 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
- 3 min
QUICK RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process
Richard Kunst
- Feb 5
- 5 min
Gemba Shuffle
Is the game is truly leveraging your gift of time and your talent management members?
Richard Kunst
- Jan 26
- 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 21
- 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
- 4 min
Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .
Richard Kunst
- Jan 8
- 3 min
BRANDING
you and most of your competitors’ products are capable of delivering the same outcomes at approximately the same cost ... what's your Brand?
Richard Kunst
- Dec 18, 2022
- 3 min
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 4, 2022
- 3 min
Absurd Micro Lean Kaizen Tricks
All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.
Richard Kunst
- Nov 27, 2022
- 3 min
Thoughts to improve Supplier Performance
Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.
Richard Kunst
- Nov 20, 2022
- 0 min
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 7, 2022
- 3 min
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 4, 2022
- 4 min
LEAN is a Four (4) Letter word …
move from PDCA of process to CAPD … Check. Act, Plan, Do which allows you to act tactile and then plan strategic.
Richard Kunst
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Today's Economics should prompt you to adopt LEAN now (if you haven't)
Credit is tightening and no business system can keep pace with the changes in the market. Cash has always been King …
Richard Kunst
- Oct 22, 2022
- 4 min
INVENTORY Replenishment
Vehicles are easy to build while still being complex … and at the base it is all about how you manage component replenishment.
Richard Kunst
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Is your Team Stressed and Confused?
If you struggle with the anxiety that comes with trying to plan what is next for your business, you are not alone.
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