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Richard Kunst
Feb 12, 20223 min read
KAIZEN is not Random
Kaizen often placed under the banner of Lean it truly is the migration from Batch to JIT to Jidoka.
Richard Kunst
Feb 6, 20224 min read
Structured problem-solving is a process, starting before you start.
In order for any Problem Solving methodology to work you need to have a strong Problem Statement.
Richard Kunst
Jan 23, 20223 min read
Covid, The Opportunity and Threat of Disruptive Technologies
During tough times is when innovation breeds and new leaders emerge . Primarily, as organizations hunker in attempt to ride out the storm.
Richard Kunst
Jan 23, 20226 min read
Your Tomorrow Technology is alive today on a Farm Near you!
lot of discussion about autonomous vehicles and Industry 4.0 but based on what i have seen both are very active within the Dairy Farms
Richard Kunst
Jan 15, 20223 min read
How the pandemic has shifted the way we think about work
with COVID-19, sparking a growing pushback against arcane management philosophies. It has shifted the calculus for many professionals
Richard Kunst
Jan 9, 20224 min read
5 Reasons Amazon Has a Chokehold on Manufacturers
While Amazon may be a good channel for companies not ready to sell direct, it's important to be aware of the drawbacks.
Richard Kunst
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Merry Christmas & Happy 2024 !!
This is the time of year not to be Lean … Just maybe, someday our world will be as peaceful
Richard Kunst
Dec 19, 20215 min read
5 New Year's Resolutions for your Business
there are still many opportunities to prepare your businesses for a banner year. Here are five ...
Richard Kunst
Dec 12, 20212 min read
The Right Process Will Produce the Right Results
The 14 Principles of Process Design, in 4 categories – each beginning with “P” – hence many have referred to this as the “4 – P” approach.
Richard Kunst
Dec 12, 20212 min read
Why are you surprised with the Great Resignation?
He could not understand why he was facing this challenge since they were compensating with above average hourly wage. I was not confused
Richard Kunst
Dec 5, 20214 min read
TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE
Our TPM workstations remain pure where have incorporated layered audits, where the operator is truly recognized as a customer.
Richard Kunst
Dec 5, 20214 min read
Common Misconceptions About Lean
Taiichi Ohno's book “Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production” would be better translated as "Aiming for Non-Scale Management
Richard Kunst
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Lead, Follow or Get Out Of The Way
Leaders will do a lap through the facility to see how things are performing and get data inputs just in case someone presents a question.
Richard Kunst
Nov 21, 20212 min read
A Corporate Strategic Plan to BAKE a POTATOE versus by a Lean Practitioner
Sometimes you need to leave something simple alone, before complexity creeps in
Richard Kunst
Nov 21, 20214 min read
Just In Time, Just in Case and Just Plain Wrong
Lack of knowledge and why do commentators keep suggesting that JIT can’t work in a chaotic world?
Richard Kunst
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Quit complaining about losing staff ... do something about it.
ou have heard the term "Dress for Success" but how is your business dressed to attract and retain employees?
Richard Kunst
Nov 7, 20215 min read
Curiosity killed the Cat !! Do not let it kill your business
Cyber-Security it truly is not a matter of "IF" you will be breached but rather "WHEN"!
Richard Kunst
Oct 31, 20213 min read
STRATEGIC PLANNING | BUDGET thoughts starters ... (part 1)
methodologies and the typical benefits that can be achieved
Richard Kunst
Oct 24, 20213 min read
Is higher pay the answer to the labour shortage?
I wander and hear ongoing complaints about the inability to attract and retain labor, I see absolutely no effort to improve professionalism
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