Richard KunstMay 84 minMeasure the pulse of your journey Conduct an Audit.A year may seem like a long time but it is also a very short time
Richard KunstMar 204 minCreating a Survival Work CultureWhen a company “goes lean,” the tradition of managerial control is easily transferred to process improvement.
Richard KunstDec 12, 20212 minThe Right Process Will Produce the Right Results The 14 Principles of Process Design, in 4 categories – each beginning with “P” – hence many have referred to this as the “4 – P” approach.
Richard KunstDec 5, 20214 minTOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE Our TPM workstations remain pure where have incorporated layered audits, where the operator is truly recognized as a customer.
Richard KunstDec 5, 20214 minCommon Misconceptions About LeanTaiichi Ohno's book “Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production” would be better translated as "Aiming for Non-Scale Management
Richard KunstNov 21, 20212 minA Corporate Strategic Plan to BAKE a POTATOE versus by a Lean PractitionerSometimes you need to leave something simple alone, before complexity creeps in
Richard KunstNov 11, 20213 minQuit complaining about losing staff ... do something about it.ou have heard the term "Dress for Success" but how is your business dressed to attract and retain employees?
Richard KunstSep 5, 20213 minIT'S BUDGET TIME !!! Planning and insuring execution Annual Strategic Budget Thought Starters
Richard KunstAug 15, 20215 minLean IndicatorsThe less wasteful a company is, the more profitable - assuming, of course, decent product
Richard KunstJul 25, 20214 minHey !!! Are you running a Cab or Bus service for conveyance? It is the physical path that a Material Handler follows from a central parts location to various consuming locations.
Richard KunstJul 25, 20214 minLean does not start with 5S, here is why.unless it directly contributes the primary guiding principal (Velocity) it becomes a waste of time, investment and ultimately money.
Richard KunstJun 20, 20214 minDoes Process define the Culture? Or Does Culture define the Process?Richard-San, why are you taking such a simple concept, which is a natural human attribute based and developing a complex training model?...
Richard KunstJun 14, 20213 minOrganizational First Aid, Coaching Top Skills Companies Seek from their Coaches.The collective knowledge from real-world business experience, especially at the executive level, is extremely valuable to companies...
Richard KunstMay 9, 20215 minLean should NOT be based on Respect for People.It is about responsibility. Responsibility requires a huge commitment while respect is an attribute earned by being responsible. As...
Richard KunstMay 2, 20215 minCovid has truly created the Global Village, where Velocity is the new currency.Enhance your ROI constantly. We truly live in a global community where your next customer and competitor is merely a mouse-click away
Richard KunstMay 2, 20211 minIs it really a concern?A problem to solve? A decision to Make? A plan to protect? An opportunity to leverage?
Richard KunstApr 25, 20214 minLean is as Simple as … Tuck in your Chair!“Tuck in their Chair” it makes the area look neat and organized but it communicates respect for others, signals that you are done
Richard KunstApr 11, 20215 minVelocity - the Genesis of LEAN Better, Faster = Cheaper or more appropriate higher customer value and improved margin.
Richard KunstMar 14, 20213 minEmotional Attachment Generates CASHEmotional Attachment is not a methodology but the magnet for subliminal engagement.
Richard KunstFeb 28, 20214 minPoka Yoke (Mistake Proofing)Poka Yoke is one of the most effective ways of preventing human error from occurring on the production line. Read more to find out how.