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Richard Kunst
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Environmental Value Stream Mapping Tips
Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly.


Richard Kunst
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Blame my MOM please !!!
I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Richard Kunst
Feb 26, 20235 min read
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 19, 20233 min read
You Don't need AMAZING PEOPLE
a Lean Environment is where ...
Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!


Richard Kunst
Feb 19, 20232 min read
What is your Employee Retention Plan ?
something happens that gives an employee his or her first inkling that they may have made a mistake signing on with your organization.


Richard Kunst
Feb 12, 20235 min read
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
Feb 5, 20233 min read
QUICK RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process


Richard Kunst
Feb 5, 20235 min read
Gemba Shuffle
Is the game is truly leveraging your gift of time and your talent management members?

Richard Kunst
Jan 26, 20235 min read
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, 20233 min read
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 22, 20235 min read
Top 10 Improvement Tools Named After A Lean Sensei
The first nine tools used properly will result in improved safety, quality, cost and delivery. This will also open up capacity.

Richard Kunst
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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, 20234 min read
Attitude, Aptitude and Environment
Hello Guys,
Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .


Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20234 min read
Change Management ... Coping with the Stress and Anxiety
Change Management adds Stress and Anxiety that influences our culture


Richard Kunst
Jan 8, 20233 min read
BRANDING
you and most of your competitors’ products are capable of delivering the same outcomes at approximately the same cost ... what's your Brand?

Richard Kunst
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.
A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.”


Richard Kunst
Dec 18, 20223 min read
Your Forecast sucks ... and there goes your Lean Supply-Chain model.
With many organizations now struggling with inventory glut and overstocked warehouses, could the lean operating model be making a comeback?


Richard Kunst
Dec 4, 20223 min read
Absurd Micro Lean Kaizen Tricks
All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.

Richard Kunst
Dec 3, 20223 min read
The Real Story Behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Christmas can be associated with the television specials , and there may be no better-loved program than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer


Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20223 min read
Thoughts to improve Supplier Performance
Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.
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