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I need those Social Nuances
People crave for in person social interactions,
Richard Kunst
Jan 13, 20243 min read

OMG? Let's get competitive!
The sole and only role of Walmart is to act as your household purchasing agent.
Richard Kunst
Jan 7, 20243 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
Dec 17, 20231 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

SIT ON YOUR HANDS !!!
f you had sat on your hands and then instructed the dealer rep to conduct the procedure that you did he would have learned.
Richard Kunst
Dec 7, 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 14, 20233 min read

Adaptability ….. The Non-Negotiable Competency
Adaptability is a blend of flexibility and versatility.
Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20232 min read


MYTHS and Opportunities of STANDARD WORK
“Standard Work is a detailed definition of the current best practices for performing a process.”
Richard Kunst
Nov 12, 20234 min read


CULTURE exists everywhere
as soon as two people collaborate a culture is created.
Richard Kunst
Oct 29, 20234 min read


How to Improve Operational Efficiency Under Pressure
The morning became my sanctuary for addressing the immediate challenges that disrupted the smooth flow of our operations.
Richard Kunst
Oct 22, 20233 min read

Shift Start ... Starts Employee Attitude
“How goes my Monday will define how goes my Week!”
Richard Kunst
Oct 17, 20233 min read

Get LASER Focused on ATTENDANCE
I quickly became overwhelmed about how fixated and anal the Senior Management Team was about Team Member Attendance.
Richard Kunst
Oct 1, 20234 min read

Inventory Management
Run out of something? Does the operator will walk somewhere to replenish or use the “HEY” system signaling for a lift truck ? That sucks
Richard Kunst
Sep 24, 20235 min read


Lean Principles for Manufacturing Processes to Drive Growth
In this article, we dissect how Lean principles in manufacturing unlock increased productivity and growth.
Richard Kunst
Sep 19, 202311 min read

CHAKU CHAKU
he term "chaku chaku" may sound funny to most employees, but it's a serious base line discipline that supports Automation.
Richard Kunst
Sep 17, 20232 min read


What Orchestras Teach Us About Business
Orchestras teach us a lot about business. In an orchestra, each musician plays a distinct instrument, contributing to the whole.
Richard Kunst
Sep 12, 20232 min read

My Pivotal Moment ... and how I ran my plant with only 1 hour per day.
This is not enough Time !!!
Lead ... Follow ... or Get out of the Way !
Let me show you how.
Richard Kunst
Sep 5, 20232 min read


My Aisles Cultural Adjustment Continues
my daily walk in the plant was like navigating an obstacle course ...
Richard Kunst
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Evaporate !! Conflict Clouds
Are you are like me getting upset being forced to use Self-Checkouts? Then we have become the victim of a very active Conflict Cloud
Richard Kunst
Aug 27, 20234 min read

A Chair Changed Culture
When I arrived the meeting room looked like a bomb had just exploded in it. Initially, I played the role of MOM, but that was not my job.
Richard Kunst
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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