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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 21, 20231 min read


Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read


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
Jan 8, 20233 min read


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 18, 20223 min read


Absurd Micro Lean Kaizen Tricks
All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.

Richard Kunst
Dec 4, 20223 min read


Thoughts to improve Supplier Performance
Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.

Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20223 min read


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 20, 20220 min read


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 7, 20223 min read


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
Nov 4, 20224 min read


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 27, 20224 min read


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
Oct 22, 20224 min read


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.

Richard Kunst
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Can't sleep? Too much in your mind?
"There’s a Link Between Effective Leadership and Getting Enough Sleep. In our hyper-connected, 24/7 world, many of us are losing sleep.

Richard Kunst
Sep 21, 20222 min read


What is your Priority?
one of your most critical responsibilities as a leader is to determine what the top priorities are for both the company and yourself.

Richard Kunst
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Let's plan your "Strategic Journey"
A successful Strategic Plan not only allows you to outline the direction that you want your business to take

Richard Kunst
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Flow Simulation (The power of Single-Piece-Flow)
By making sure people “stay busy” you are depriving yourself of information you must have to make rational management decisions.

Richard Kunst
Sep 10, 202211 min read


BUSINESS EXCELLENCE requires doing Renovations
So what to do? … Like most you begin to review process(es) to identify and implement business improvements.

Richard Kunst
Aug 14, 20223 min read


Your Differenator is Tribal Knowledge
those businesses that stand out also tend to operate with a heavy dose of tribal knowledge … which other view as a vulnerability

Richard Kunst
Aug 14, 20224 min read


5S+1 ... The enabler
Adopting 5S+1 can be expensive ... Not only in the cost of materials but also in the diverted labour costs within your organization.

Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20224 min read


Don't tell me you Love me, Show me !!!
The trust has been broken between employee's and employer's during Covid so no wonder that employee's are seeking a security blanket.

Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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