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Hirano’s Eight Conditions for Flow
Outline Ohno‟s 8 conditions for flow manufacturing;

Richard Kunst
Nov 9, 202414 min read


Maintenance Audit a great way to measure LEAN
A Mechanic's toolbox can explain more about an organization than the plethora of words from Leaders or any fancy PowerPoint Presentation .

Richard Kunst
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Checklists are not for Dummies
Why don't fighter pilots learn to fly without checklists?

Richard Kunst
Sep 15, 20243 min read


CENTER OF TRUTH
Lean Methodologies implemented could not deliver their full potential until a CENTER OF TRUTH could be established.

Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20234 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


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


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


Ctrl, Alt, Delete ???
Ctrl, Alt Delete may be your answer to cure "Adjustitus" you have incurred during the past several years.

Richard Kunst
Jul 24, 20223 min read


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
Jul 10, 20223 min read


Great Ideas for Making Idea-Prone Companies
After participating in a EVSM Workshop is people have never taken the time to observe the daily waste generated in their processes.

Richard Kunst
Jun 19, 20223 min read


Changeover Costs? Do you really understand the impact?
You have to know your costs. It is the only way you will be able to justify a changeover reduction program.

Richard Kunst
Jun 5, 20222 min read


Facility Layout
Factories were designed a long time ago to take advantage both of gravity.

Richard Kunst
Jun 5, 20225 min read


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
May 8, 20224 min read


Do you have a PERFECT PROCESS ?
As a leader you need to take time to “pause” to be “ON” your business rather than being “IN” your business.

Richard Kunst
Apr 17, 20225 min read


Reminder 1,063… The Water Level and The Rocks… Remember the Story?
the old timer who sued the drug company because the new sinus spray caused his arm pits to smell - in reality, the drug enabled him to smell

Richard Kunst
Mar 27, 20223 min read


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, 20214 min read


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
Dec 5, 20214 min read


IT'S BUDGET TIME !!! Planning and insuring execution
Annual Strategic Budget Thought Starters

Richard Kunst
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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