top of page
Lean Thoughts
Where Lean Thoughts can become Reality
Subscribe for More!
Search


4 Supply Chain Lessons from Ford Motor Company
As the company continues to innovate, many businesses can learn a few supply chain lessons from Ford.

Richard Kunst
Jul 8, 20236 min read


Switch your PDCA sequence for faster results
I strongly suggest that you change the Deming cycle to
Check, Act, Plan, Do (CAPD)

Richard Kunst
Jun 28, 20235 min read


Hosting Better Meetings
Meetings are necessary tools – but not in the manner many are run.

Richard Kunst
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Innovation + Speed = Responsiveness … For Success
Many Product or Process launched using the Hand Grenade methodology.

Richard Kunst
May 31, 20234 min read


5S Builds your Brand
5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates

Richard Kunst
Apr 30, 20234 min read


The Warehouse is in Jeopardy
Let us replace Inventory with Additive Manufacturing.

Richard Kunst
Apr 30, 20232 min read


Getting Lean “Right”
10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation

Richard Kunst
Apr 9, 20235 min read


Lean Value Stream ... Have you truly defined your value stream?
Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.

Richard Kunst
Apr 7, 20234 min read


How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
Root Cause Analysis supports operations improvements by promoting the problem-solving culture of team communication.

Richard Kunst
Apr 2, 202310 min read


Managing Risk in the Development of Complex Electro-mechanical Products
Modern connected products require close coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams during development.

Richard Kunst
Apr 2, 20234 min read


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

Richard Kunst
Mar 19, 20234 min read


Clean & Lean Office
With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office? A Lean Office is a healthier office,

Richard Kunst
Mar 12, 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


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


COVID tested you with Maslow's Hierarchy
I think if we review Maslow's hierarchy of needs we can find our answer

Richard Kunst
Jan 26, 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


Change Management ... Coping with the Stress and Anxiety
Change Management adds Stress and Anxiety that influences our culture

Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read
bottom of page