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Lean Value Stream ... Have you truly defined your value stream?
Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.
Richard Kunst
Apr 7, 20234 min read


How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
Root Cause Analysis supports operations improvements by promoting the problem-solving culture of team communication.
Richard Kunst
Apr 2, 202310 min read


Managing Risk in the Development of Complex Electro-mechanical Products
Modern connected products require close coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams during development.
Richard Kunst
Apr 2, 20234 min read


Managing Customer Demand
those pesky Rush Order Requests always seem to come from (pick one or all)
1) the same customer
2) same sales person
3) same customer ser
Richard Kunst
Mar 19, 20234 min read


Clean & Lean Office
With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office? A Lean Office is a healthier office,
Richard Kunst
Mar 12, 20234 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 26, 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 12, 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, 20235 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 26, 20233 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 22, 20235 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 21, 20231 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 15, 20234 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
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Operational Sustainable Practices 15 simple questions to answer
15 simple questions about the sustainable practices of your company.
Richard Kunst
Nov 27, 20222 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 20, 20220 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 7, 20223 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, 20224 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
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Customer Service … rules of the game
Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.
Richard Kunst
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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