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Richard Kunst
Jul 4, 20248 min read
How to Improve Your Business Processes for Enhanced Efficiency and Growth
In this article, we delve into the importance of improving business processes and explore various strategies and methodologies.

Richard Kunst
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Check your Guages
“Low visibility” for many leaders and disorientation can easily occur as you find yourself constantly adapting to changing conditions.

Richard Kunst
Jun 30, 20243 min read
“VISION” of VISUAL workplace
For those not yet committed to a visual factory – stupid floors you just walk on, but smart floors are filled with information.

Richard Kunst
Jun 15, 20242 min read
One More Time --- The Things That Kill “Going Lean Successfully”
No clear understanding of all intra-relationships


Richard Kunst
Jun 9, 20243 min read
Updating Your Value Stream Maps !!
You have made a huge plunge to develop Value Stream Maps for key products. So, it is even more important to take time for a review.

Richard Kunst
Jun 2, 20244 min read
CENTER OF TRUTH
If you own or participate within a process you need a “CENTER OF TRUTH” a location where you can conduct research.

Richard Kunst
May 26, 20243 min read
One Page Wonder for Project Status
My LOVE of the X-Matrix just continues to grow deeper and more passionate.

Richard Kunst
May 1, 20245 min read
The Role of Innovation in Achieving a Competitive Advantage
There is a statistically significant relationship between the elements of innovation and competitive advantage in businesses.

Richard Kunst
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Problem to Solve? Take it to Morning Market.
Problems, Problems, Problems, we all have them. Morning Market help you organize them for successful resolution.


Richard Kunst
Apr 16, 20249 min read
How to Improve Your Quote-to-Cash Process
This article is designed to guide you through the nuances of the QTC process, offering a clear path to improved operational efficiency.

Richard Kunst
Apr 8, 20244 min read
Decide with Confidence: Mastering the Art of Effective Decision Making
This approach to decision making emphasizes a systematic and logical process, allowing individuals or groups to make well-informed decisions

Richard Kunst
Apr 7, 20244 min read
Pessimist or Opportunistic?
Relationships and Trust are huge factors to both success and survival.


Richard Kunst
Mar 24, 20243 min read
Foundation PROCESS EXCELLENCE Thoughts
When doing a transformation in an existing organization a leader has had a mind blowing experience after visiting a well organized plant.


Mariela Castaño
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Are You Compliant With the New FSSC 22000 Version 6.0. Scheme?
Are You Compliant With the New FSSC 22000 Version 6.0. Scheme? Certified companies in the food industry must comply with the new FSSC scheme


Richard Kunst
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Food Loss and Waste should not become Animal Feed so embrace FSSC 22000 Version 6.0
wandering through the grocery store? Do you pause, stare and wonder will they ever sell all of this produce before it spoils?

Richard Kunst
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Designing the "Rubber Factory"
The Rubber Factory allows you to reallocate resources with a structured methodology


Richard Kunst
Feb 18, 20245 min read
Laying Out the Factory
Common mistakes and problems with factory layout that people aren’t considering in their approach.

Richard Kunst
Feb 11, 20244 min read
ERP the Curse or Enabler in a Lean Enterprise?
I became a Master Wizard manipulating ERP systems to succumb to my bidding.

Richard Kunst
Feb 4, 20249 min read
Confused about SHRINK and THEFT
Goods through the cashier and total came to $587.00, a second opinion through a self-checkout only equaled $87.00

Richard Kunst
Jan 7, 20243 min read
OMG? Let's get competitive!
The sole and only role of Walmart is to act as your household purchasing agent.
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