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
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Richard Kunst
- Jan 26
- 5 min
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 21
- 1 min
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 15
- 4 min
Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .
Richard Kunst
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Oct 22, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jul 17, 2022
- 3 min
6 criteria for picking a new supplier, Cost isn’t the only thing to consider
Suppliers typically cursed, abused and given a lot of grief, while in reality they can be a great resource of value, and innovation.
Richard Kunst
- Jul 17, 2022
- 4 min
Aptitude, Attitude, Employers are also craving employee Soft Skills
here are the top soft skills employers are currently looking for. and then Bring there Soft Skills to the Surface.
Richard Kunst
- Jul 10, 2022
- 3 min
YIELD combined with counting inventory is perhaps even more powerful
Measuring and monitoring “Yield” within your facility can reveal interesting information about how well you utilize your materials and cash.
Richard Kunst
- May 8, 2022
- 4 min
Measure 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 Kunst
- Mar 20, 2022
- 4 min
Creating a Survival Work Culture
When a company “goes lean,” the tradition of managerial control is easily transferred to process improvement.
Richard Kunst
- Dec 12, 2021
- 2 min
The 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 Kunst
- Dec 5, 2021
- 4 min
TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE
Our TPM workstations remain pure where have incorporated layered audits, where the operator is truly recognized as a customer.
Richard Kunst
- Dec 5, 2021
- 4 min
Common Misconceptions About Lean
Taiichi Ohno's book “Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production” would be better translated as "Aiming for Non-Scale Management
Richard Kunst
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
A Corporate Strategic Plan to BAKE a POTATOE versus by a Lean Practitioner
Sometimes you need to leave something simple alone, before complexity creeps in
Richard Kunst
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
Quit 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 Kunst
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
IT'S BUDGET TIME !!! Planning and insuring execution
Annual Strategic Budget Thought Starters
Richard Kunst
- Aug 15, 2021
- 5 min
Lean Indicators
The less wasteful a company is, the more profitable - assuming, of course, decent product
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