Reminder 1,761 … The Water Level and The Rocks…
To solve a problem : there is a tendency to react by adding inventory. Our job is to convince them to solve the problem.
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Richard Kunst
Nov 914 min read
Hirano’s Eight Conditions for Flow
Outline Ohno‟s 8 conditions for flow manufacturing;
Richard Kunst
Oct 315 min read
What is On-Time Delivery ?
I appreciate your concern as a KPI it should also be acting as a contingent trigger for action.
Richard Kunst
Oct 224 min read
The Roots of Lean
Customers expect variety, reasonable price, high quality, comprehensive service and responsive delivery.
Richard Kunst
Oct 82 min read
There are 6 Lean strategies every business owner should know.
Here are the six key Lean strategies that can transform your operations:
Richard Kunst
Sep 255 min read
McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks were feared as job killers. Instead, something surprising happened
Self-service kiosks have loomed as job killers since they were first rolled out 25 years ago.
Richard Kunst
Jul 234 min read
SKU MANAGEMENT
The number of SKU”s is both a blessing and a curse so as an organization. Real cost reductions can only be achieved through SKU Management.
Richard Kunst
Jul 23 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 303 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 152 min read
One More Time --- The Things That Kill “Going Lean Successfully”
No clear understanding of all intra-relationships
Richard Kunst
Jun 93 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
May 192 min read
Behavioral Design
Behavioral design is not about using psychology to manipulate people. It’s about using psychology to help people achieve their goals.
Richard Kunst
Mar 243 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.
Richard Kunst
Feb 252 min read
Designing the "Rubber Factory"
The Rubber Factory allows you to reallocate resources with a structured methodology
Richard Kunst
Feb 49 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 73 min read
OMG? Let's get competitive!
The sole and only role of Walmart is to act as your household purchasing agent.
Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20231 min read
5 Signs that Business Operations are Changing Rapidly in 2024
But over the past 3 years, we've seen more change than we ever have seen. Here we share 5 important ones:
Richard Kunst
Nov 14, 20233 min read
WAREHOUSE WALK the value is the pick not the walk.
Walking is the biggest cost driver when it comes to warehouse operations and a big detriment to picking efficiency.
Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Adaptability ….. The Non-Negotiable Competency
Adaptability is a blend of flexibility and versatility.
Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20234 min read
MYTHS and Opportunities of STANDARD WORK
“Standard Work is a detailed definition of the current best practices for performing a process.”
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