YOKOTEN + ChatGPT perhaps a marriage made in heaven
Yokoten as a concept is incredibly powerful and effective, implementing it as a core concept is very difficult
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Richard Kunst
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Sometimes the most important lesson is to play nice
Etiquette, At least, that’s what it was called in my generation.
Richard Kunst
Apr 30, 20234 min read
5S Builds your Brand
5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Jul 17, 20223 min read
6 criteria for picking a new supplier, Cost isn’t the only thing to consider
Suppliers typically cursed, abused and given a lot of grief, while in reality they can be a great resource of value, and innovation.
Richard Kunst
Jul 17, 20224 min read
Aptitude, Attitude, Employers are also craving employee Soft Skills
here are the top soft skills employers are currently looking for. and then Bring there Soft Skills to the Surface.
Richard Kunst
Jul 10, 20223 min read
YIELD combined with counting inventory is perhaps even more powerful
Measuring and monitoring “Yield” within your facility can reveal interesting information about how well you utilize your materials and cash.
Richard Kunst
May 8, 20224 min read
Measure the pulse of your journey Conduct an Audit.
A year may seem like a long time but it is also a very short time
Richard Kunst
Mar 20, 20224 min read
Creating a Survival Work Culture
When a company “goes lean,” the tradition of managerial control is easily transferred to process improvement.
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 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 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
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