EVSM or Value Stream Mapping?
What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?
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Richard Kunst
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Environmental Value Stream Mapping Tips
Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly.
Richard Kunst
- Feb 26
- 5 min
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 12
- 5 min
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
- 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 26
- 3 min
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 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
- Jan 15
- 4 min
Change Management ... Coping with the Stress and Anxiety
Change Management adds Stress and Anxiety that influences our culture
Richard Kunst
- Nov 20, 2022
- 0 min
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
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
Ctrl, Alt, Delete ???
Ctrl, Alt Delete may be your answer to cure "Adjustitus" you have incurred during the past several years.
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 3, 2022
- 3 min
How to Communicate ... Orator, Visual or Touch?
Perceived effective communications does not always work. Which is why you need to share communication through at least 2 channels.
Richard Kunst
- Jun 19, 2022
- 3 min
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 5, 2022
- 2 min
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
- May 29, 2022
- 4 min
Do Lean !!! Why ?????
Lean is not a cost reduction exercise.
Lean is about increasing velocity within your process
Richard Kunst
- May 22, 2022
- 2 min
Lean Manufacturing or Lean Enterprise?
Does Lean apply only to manufacturing or is it applicable to other parts of our business?
Richard Kunst
- May 15, 2022
- 4 min
I need cash !, and more of it ! … NOW !!!
Maybe not so always eloquently stated but the theme is a constant mantra in all organizations.
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
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