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Mar 19, 20235 min read

Slow Down … Go Faster

the implementation of Lean is more about changing the culture and the way people think and act than the actual adoption of tools.

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.

Once again, 5S+1 is not about just about creating a clean and organized environment

Richard Kunst

Feb 12, 20235 min read

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, 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.

Top 10 Improvement Tools Named After A Lean Sensei

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 15, 20234 min read

Attitude, Aptitude and Environment

Hello Guys, Just to let you know… I’m quitting January 29th .

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?

Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.

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 4, 20223 min read

Absurd Micro Lean Kaizen Tricks

All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.

THE OBSERVATION SHEET OR LEARNING BY LOOKING!

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.

My Commute let's me plan my day but then KABOOM!

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.

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