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Slow Down … Go Faster
If their organizations is not working at a fever pace nothing is being accomplished. This can be a significant error of judgment.
Richard Kunst
Mar 102 min read

9 Companies That Failed to Adapt to Disruption and Paid the Ultimate Price
It’s been proven time and again that when organizations are unable or unwilling to adapt they simply cannot survive in the long term.
Richard Kunst
Feb 28 min read

Unlocking Business Potential: The Impact of Process Improvement Strategies
business process improvement (BPI) strategy is one such opportunity to improve the way your business works and expedite desired outcomes.
Richard Kunst
Dec 15, 20244 min read

Lean Observation Sheet
Use this sheet to observe and document Lean Practices in use and potential opportunities.
Richard Kunst
Nov 13, 20241 min read

"Tick... Tick ... Tick" Obsolete Inventory: Your Ticking Time Bomb
“Tick...tick...tick” the team calculates 30% of the warehouse has been storing material not moved in 3 years.
Richard Kunst
Jul 29, 20242 min read

CENTER OF TRUTH
Lean Methodologies implemented could not deliver their full potential until a CENTER OF TRUTH could be established.
Richard Kunst
Dec 17, 20234 min read


How to Improve Operational Efficiency Under Pressure
The morning became my sanctuary for addressing the immediate challenges that disrupted the smooth flow of our operations.
Richard Kunst
Oct 22, 20233 min read

CHAKU CHAKU
he term "chaku chaku" may sound funny to most employees, but it's a serious base line discipline that supports Automation.
Richard Kunst
Sep 17, 20232 min read


How to Solve 5 Problems in Operations
A survey found 96% of respondents expected the addition of automation to increase . Yet, employees remain a central pillar of operations.
Richard Kunst
Aug 6, 20235 min read


Want to step into the future? Work your Capacity and Staff Planning
Meeting a plan is a thing of beauty and should not be accomplished by accident.
Richard Kunst
Jul 30, 20232 min read

4 Supply Chain Lessons from Ford Motor Company
As the company continues to innovate, many businesses can learn a few supply chain lessons from Ford.
Richard Kunst
Jul 8, 20236 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


EVSM or Value Stream Mapping?
What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?
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
Mar 5, 20233 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

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
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