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Blame my MOM please !!!
I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Richard Kunst
Feb 26, 20234 min read


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 26, 20235 min read


You Don't need AMAZING PEOPLE
a Lean Environment is where ...
Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!

Richard Kunst
Feb 19, 20233 min read


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 19, 20232 min read


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 12, 20235 min read


QUICK RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process

Richard Kunst
Feb 5, 20233 min read


Gemba Shuffle
Is the game is truly leveraging your gift of time and your talent management members?

Richard Kunst
Feb 5, 20235 min read


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 26, 20233 min read


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 22, 20235 min read


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


Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.
A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.”

Richard Kunst
Dec 18, 20222 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


Operational Sustainable Practices 15 simple questions to answer
15 simple questions about the sustainable practices of your company.

Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20222 min read


10 SECRETS TO IMPROVING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
It’s no wonder that most of us never have a chance to improve our speaking skills: We are too busy avoiding it!

Richard Kunst
Nov 20, 20222 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
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