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Reminder 1,761 … The Water Level and The Rocks…

Nov 222 min read

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.

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.

There are 6 Lean strategies every business owner should know.

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:

McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks were feared as job killers. Instead, something surprising happened

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.

One More Time --- The Things That Kill “Going Lean Successfully”

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.

5 Signs that Business Operations are Changing Rapidly in 2024

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:

WAREHOUSE WALK the value is the pick not the walk.

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.

Adaptability ….. The Non-Negotiable Competency

Richard Kunst

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Adaptability ….. The Non-Negotiable Competency

Adaptability is a blend of flexibility and versatility.

MYTHS and Opportunities of STANDARD WORK

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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