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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


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


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

Richard Kunst
Dec 4, 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


Managing Headcount in Ugly Times
Labor is not the issue, it is most likely your process or processes that are impacting your organization.

Richard Kunst
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Customer Service … rules of the game
Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.

Richard Kunst
Oct 27, 20221 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


Spare My Child as I cautiously embrace Industry 4.0
Observe Process and question "Would I want my child to perform this function or even worse make it into a career?"

Richard Kunst
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Calculating you KANBAN Level
Calculating you KANBAN Level

Richard Kunst
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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