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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
Nov 27, 20222 min read
Operational Sustainable Practices 15 simple questions to answer
15 simple questions about the sustainable practices of your company.
Richard Kunst
Nov 20, 20222 min read
10 SECRETS TO IMPROVING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
It’s no wonder that most of us never have a chance to improve our speaking skills: We are too busy avoiding it!
Richard Kunst
Nov 20, 20220 min read
THE OBSERVATION SHEET OR LEARNING BY LOOKING!
A strong attribute within a Great Leader is their ability to just stand and observe. Here is a simple assist.
Richard Kunst
Nov 7, 20223 min read
My Commute let's me plan my day but then KABOOM!
Proud of my plan I am already starting to celebrate my accomplishments but then I walk into the office and KABOOM
Richard Kunst
Nov 4, 20224 min read
LEAN is a Four (4) Letter word …
move from PDCA of process to CAPD … Check. Act, Plan, Do which allows you to act tactile and then plan strategic.
Richard Kunst
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Managing Headcount in Ugly Times
Labor is not the issue, it is most likely your process or processes that are impacting your organization.
Richard Kunst
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Customer Service … rules of the game
Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.
Richard Kunst
Oct 27, 20224 min read
Today's Economics should prompt you to adopt LEAN now (if you haven't)
Credit is tightening and no business system can keep pace with the changes in the market. Cash has always been King …
Richard Kunst
Oct 22, 20224 min read
INVENTORY Replenishment
Vehicles are easy to build while still being complex … and at the base it is all about how you manage component replenishment.
Richard Kunst
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Can't sleep? Too much in your mind?
"There’s a Link Between Effective Leadership and Getting Enough Sleep. In our hyper-connected, 24/7 world, many of us are losing sleep.
Richard Kunst
Sep 21, 20222 min read
What is your Priority?
one of your most critical responsibilities as a leader is to determine what the top priorities are for both the company and yourself.
Richard Kunst
Sep 18, 20221 min read
Let's plan your "Strategic Journey"
A successful Strategic Plan not only allows you to outline the direction that you want your business to take
Richard Kunst
Sep 10, 202211 min read
Flow Simulation (The power of Single-Piece-Flow)
By making sure people “stay busy” you are depriving yourself of information you must have to make rational management decisions.
Richard Kunst
Sep 6, 20223 min read
Spare My Child as I cautiously embrace Industry 4.0
Observe Process and question "Would I want my child to perform this function or even worse make it into a career?"
Richard Kunst
Aug 14, 20223 min read
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE requires doing Renovations
So what to do? … Like most you begin to review process(es) to identify and implement business improvements.
Richard Kunst
Aug 14, 20224 min read
Your Differenator is Tribal Knowledge
those businesses that stand out also tend to operate with a heavy dose of tribal knowledge … which other view as a vulnerability
Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20224 min read
5S+1 ... The enabler
Adopting 5S+1 can be expensive ... Not only in the cost of materials but also in the diverted labour costs within your organization.
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