Lean Habit, Canatu
Lean Habit, Canatu

Participatory factory design

In the video, Lean Habit's founder Timo and Canatu's Chief Operating Officer Tapani discuss how an external coach helps advance the development project systematically. Tapani explains how agreed-upon weekly workshops, a clear rhythm, and collaborative homework ensure that the change stays on the agenda and engages the entire organization. The video demonstrates how concrete collaboration and leadership involvement make the project truly impactful.

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Lean Habit Canatu case

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Lean Habit Canatu case

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Lean Habit Airpro customer case

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Lean Habit Airpro customer case

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Lean Habit Airpro customer case

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Lean Habit, Airpro
Lean Habit, Airpro

Building the organization's own development power

On the video, Lean Habit's founder Kari and Airpro's development director Henri discuss how their collaborative development work began. Henri describes a situation where rapid growth brought about the need for refining processes and the necessity to strengthen the culture of continuous improvement. In the video, they explain how the Lean problem-solving approach has helped identify waste, clarify actions, and discover areas for further development along the way.

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Lean Habit, Rinnekodit
Lean Habit, Rinnekodit
Lean Habit, Rinnekodit

The development project that received the Lean Action Award for the year 2024

Lean Habit founder Kari talks with Jaana Laaksonen about a development project that won the Lean Act of the Year award. Jaana describes the first key insight: each team had their own ways of working, but a common model was missing. In the video, they discuss how Lean helped clarify what's actually worth measuring, and how Lean enabled them to unify their practices and focus on the most important values for all stakeholders.

Lean Habit Rinnekodit customer case

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Customer service

Development of the quality and efficiency of customer service

The response times and quality of the service center varied significantly. We analyzed everyday workflows, created new metrics, and established uniform procedures. Productivity improved and the customer experience was leveled across all teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Customer service

Development of the quality and efficiency of customer service

The response times and quality of the service center varied significantly. We analyzed everyday workflows, created new metrics, and established uniform procedures. Productivity improved and the customer experience was leveled across all teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Customer service

Development of the quality and efficiency of customer service

The response times and quality of the service center varied significantly. We analyzed everyday workflows, created new metrics, and established uniform procedures. Productivity improved and the customer experience was leveled across all teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Customer service

The process development of becoming a client of social services

The path to becoming a customer was complicated and caused long wait times. We mapped the entire service chain, eliminated redundancies, and created clear responsibilities. The process accelerated and the customer experience improved significantly.

Lean Habit customer story

Customer service

The process development of becoming a client of social services

The path to becoming a customer was complicated and caused long wait times. We mapped the entire service chain, eliminated redundancies, and created clear responsibilities. The process accelerated and the customer experience improved significantly.

Lean Habit customer story

Customer service

The process development of becoming a client of social services

The path to becoming a customer was complicated and caused long wait times. We mapped the entire service chain, eliminated redundancies, and created clear responsibilities. The process accelerated and the customer experience improved significantly.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Improving the maturity level of DSCM processes

Demand and supply chain management was partly based on manual work and variable forecasting. We assessed the maturity of the processes, created a development path, and standardized the control model. Predictability improved and decision-making became data-driven.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Improving the maturity level of DSCM processes

Demand and supply chain management was partly based on manual work and variable forecasting. We assessed the maturity of the processes, created a development path, and standardized the control model. Predictability improved and decision-making became data-driven.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Improving the maturity level of DSCM processes

Demand and supply chain management was partly based on manual work and variable forecasting. We assessed the maturity of the processes, created a development path, and standardized the control model. Predictability improved and decision-making became data-driven.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Enhancing the collection in the warehouse

The steps of the picking process were slow and varied between employees. We created a process description, eliminated waste, and established clear work models. The throughput of the picking process increased, errors decreased, and warehouse capacity improved without additional personnel.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Enhancing the collection in the warehouse

The steps of the picking process were slow and varied between employees. We created a process description, eliminated waste, and established clear work models. The throughput of the picking process increased, errors decreased, and warehouse capacity improved without additional personnel.

Lean Habit customer story

Logistics

Enhancing the collection in the warehouse

The steps of the picking process were slow and varied between employees. We created a process description, eliminated waste, and established clear work models. The throughput of the picking process increased, errors decreased, and warehouse capacity improved without additional personnel.

Lean Habit customer story

Product development and management

Development and management of product management processes

The management of product changes was slow, and there was waste between the stages. We mapped the process from end to end, created roles and responsibilities, and clarified the change management model. The new structure accelerated decision-making and improved information flow between teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Product development and management

Development and management of product management processes

The management of product changes was slow, and there was waste between the stages. We mapped the process from end to end, created roles and responsibilities, and clarified the change management model. The new structure accelerated decision-making and improved information flow between teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Product development and management

Development and management of product management processes

The management of product changes was slow, and there was waste between the stages. We mapped the process from end to end, created roles and responsibilities, and clarified the change management model. The new structure accelerated decision-making and improved information flow between teams.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Building a daily management model for the restaurant chain

The operations in the restaurant units varied, and the management of work was fragmented. We created a clear daily management model that provided visibility into demand, resources, and issues. A common way of operating increased predictability and consistency throughout the chain.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Building a daily management model for the restaurant chain

The operations in the restaurant units varied, and the management of work was fragmented. We created a clear daily management model that provided visibility into demand, resources, and issues. A common way of operating increased predictability and consistency throughout the chain.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Building a daily management model for the restaurant chain

The operations in the restaurant units varied, and the management of work was fragmented. We created a clear daily management model that provided visibility into demand, resources, and issues. A common way of operating increased predictability and consistency throughout the chain.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Lean Turnaround of the Assembly Plant

The factory had several individual development experiments, but no common operating model. We led a comprehensive Lean transformation from order to delivery. Processes were unified, unnecessary variation was eliminated, and the operating method became rooted throughout production with measurable results.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Lean Turnaround of the Assembly Plant

The factory had several individual development experiments, but no common operating model. We led a comprehensive Lean transformation from order to delivery. Processes were unified, unnecessary variation was eliminated, and the operating method became rooted throughout production with measurable results.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Lean Turnaround of the Assembly Plant

The factory had several individual development experiments, but no common operating model. We led a comprehensive Lean transformation from order to delivery. Processes were unified, unnecessary variation was eliminated, and the operating method became rooted throughout production with measurable results.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Improving the lead time and delivery reliability of the assembly

The flow of the configuration was disrupted due to dispersion and insufficient predictability. We implemented a phased development project where the layout was renewed, 5S was introduced, and daily management was established. Lead times stabilized, quality improved, and delivery reliability rose to the target level.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Improving the lead time and delivery reliability of the assembly

The flow of the configuration was disrupted due to dispersion and insufficient predictability. We implemented a phased development project where the layout was renewed, 5S was introduced, and daily management was established. Lead times stabilized, quality improved, and delivery reliability rose to the target level.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Improving the lead time and delivery reliability of the assembly

The flow of the configuration was disrupted due to dispersion and insufficient predictability. We implemented a phased development project where the layout was renewed, 5S was introduced, and daily management was established. Lead times stabilized, quality improved, and delivery reliability rose to the target level.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized payroll processing & daily management

There were repeated errors in payroll processing, and too much time was spent on corrections. We mapped the process as a whole, created a new monthly rhythm, and developed a tracking model for daily management. Errors decreased drastically and the work was streamlined from supervisors to accounting.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized payroll processing & daily management

There were repeated errors in payroll processing, and too much time was spent on corrections. We mapped the process as a whole, created a new monthly rhythm, and developed a tracking model for daily management. Errors decreased drastically and the work was streamlined from supervisors to accounting.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized payroll processing & daily management

There were repeated errors in payroll processing, and too much time was spent on corrections. We mapped the process as a whole, created a new monthly rhythm, and developed a tracking model for daily management. Errors decreased drastically and the work was streamlined from supervisors to accounting.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Development of the recruitment and onboarding process for professors

The recruitment process was slow and there were ambiguities in the responsibilities. The entire process was conducted using the A3 method, root causes were analyzed, and the stages were unified. As a result, a clear model was created that improved adherence to schedules and made onboarding uniform.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Development of the recruitment and onboarding process for professors

The recruitment process was slow and there were ambiguities in the responsibilities. The entire process was conducted using the A3 method, root causes were analyzed, and the stages were unified. As a result, a clear model was created that improved adherence to schedules and made onboarding uniform.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Development of the recruitment and onboarding process for professors

The recruitment process was slow and there were ambiguities in the responsibilities. The entire process was conducted using the A3 method, root causes were analyzed, and the stages were unified. As a result, a clear model was created that improved adherence to schedules and made onboarding uniform.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized and efficient recruitment and onboarding process

The organization's recruitment and onboarding progressed variably, putting pressure on supervisors and slowing down the productivity of new employees. We depicted the process as a value stream, identified bottlenecks, and created a unified model from recruitment to the first work weeks. A clear structure expedited the start and freed up time for core work.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized and efficient recruitment and onboarding process

The organization's recruitment and onboarding progressed variably, putting pressure on supervisors and slowing down the productivity of new employees. We depicted the process as a value stream, identified bottlenecks, and created a unified model from recruitment to the first work weeks. A clear structure expedited the start and freed up time for core work.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Standardized and efficient recruitment and onboarding process

The organization's recruitment and onboarding progressed variably, putting pressure on supervisors and slowing down the productivity of new employees. We depicted the process as a value stream, identified bottlenecks, and created a unified model from recruitment to the first work weeks. A clear structure expedited the start and freed up time for core work.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

The development of cooperation between billing and sales

The invoicing of a media-selling small business was struggling: turnaround times were extended and errors occurred. We mapped the entire order-to-cash chain, conducted a root cause analysis, and standardized the common practices for sales and invoicing. Collaboration became clearer, information started to flow correctly, and invoicing significantly accelerated – daily operations improved both in finance and sales.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

The development of cooperation between billing and sales

The invoicing of a media-selling small business was struggling: turnaround times were extended and errors occurred. We mapped the entire order-to-cash chain, conducted a root cause analysis, and standardized the common practices for sales and invoicing. Collaboration became clearer, information started to flow correctly, and invoicing significantly accelerated – daily operations improved both in finance and sales.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

The development of cooperation between billing and sales

The invoicing of a media-selling small business was struggling: turnaround times were extended and errors occurred. We mapped the entire order-to-cash chain, conducted a root cause analysis, and standardized the common practices for sales and invoicing. Collaboration became clearer, information started to flow correctly, and invoicing significantly accelerated – daily operations improved both in finance and sales.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

Reduction of the work time allocated for billing and the billing amount

Billing for a large network company took valuable expert time and the amount of invoices increased. We mapped the process, conducted a root cause analysis, and created a unified, outsourceable billing model. The most burdensome steps were transferred to the service center – project management's time usage was halved and the invoice volume clearly decreased.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

Reduction of the work time allocated for billing and the billing amount

Billing for a large network company took valuable expert time and the amount of invoices increased. We mapped the process, conducted a root cause analysis, and created a unified, outsourceable billing model. The most burdensome steps were transferred to the service center – project management's time usage was halved and the invoice volume clearly decreased.

Lean Habit customer story

Economy

Reduction of the work time allocated for billing and the billing amount

Billing for a large network company took valuable expert time and the amount of invoices increased. We mapped the process, conducted a root cause analysis, and created a unified, outsourceable billing model. The most burdensome steps were transferred to the service center – project management's time usage was halved and the invoice volume clearly decreased.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Redesign of the production facility using Lean methods

The factory's capacity and ergonomics did not meet the growth. We created value stream maps, modeled the layout step by step, and piloted the solutions. Capacity nearly doubled, architectural costs remained below budget, and internal logistics costs were halved.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Redesign of the production facility using Lean methods

The factory's capacity and ergonomics did not meet the growth. We created value stream maps, modeled the layout step by step, and piloted the solutions. Capacity nearly doubled, architectural costs remained below budget, and internal logistics costs were halved.

Lean Habit customer story

Production

Redesign of the production facility using Lean methods

The factory's capacity and ergonomics did not meet the growth. We created value stream maps, modeled the layout step by step, and piloted the solutions. Capacity nearly doubled, architectural costs remained below budget, and internal logistics costs were halved.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Preliminary study of the system project

The global resale network systems were fragmented. We conducted a preliminary study: mapping the current state and integrations, user interviews, and gap analysis. We compiled a prioritized requirement specification and an implementation roadmap that allowed for bidding, decision making, and a realistic timeline.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Preliminary study of the system project

The global resale network systems were fragmented. We conducted a preliminary study: mapping the current state and integrations, user interviews, and gap analysis. We compiled a prioritized requirement specification and an implementation roadmap that allowed for bidding, decision making, and a realistic timeline.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Preliminary study of the system project

The global resale network systems were fragmented. We conducted a preliminary study: mapping the current state and integrations, user interviews, and gap analysis. We compiled a prioritized requirement specification and an implementation roadmap that allowed for bidding, decision making, and a realistic timeline.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Sales optimization and systematic sales training

The small and medium-sized enterprise selling to the public sector wanted to grow, but the sales practices and systems were lagging behind. We built product packages and target groups, adopted a modern CRM, and trained systematic sales methods. The revenue more than doubled, and sales could be optimized and new markets opened using data.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Sales optimization and systematic sales training

The small and medium-sized enterprise selling to the public sector wanted to grow, but the sales practices and systems were lagging behind. We built product packages and target groups, adopted a modern CRM, and trained systematic sales methods. The revenue more than doubled, and sales could be optimized and new markets opened using data.

Lean Habit customer story

IT

Sales optimization and systematic sales training

The small and medium-sized enterprise selling to the public sector wanted to grow, but the sales practices and systems were lagging behind. We built product packages and target groups, adopted a modern CRM, and trained systematic sales methods. The revenue more than doubled, and sales could be optimized and new markets opened using data.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Processes and measurement of multi-skills development

At the medical device factory, a clear process for multi-skilling was desired. We mapped out the needs, defined roles, and created tools (such as skills matrices) linked to the monitoring of objectives and rewards. Within about a year, skill gaps significantly decreased and substitute arrangements were handled internally.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Processes and measurement of multi-skills development

At the medical device factory, a clear process for multi-skilling was desired. We mapped out the needs, defined roles, and created tools (such as skills matrices) linked to the monitoring of objectives and rewards. Within about a year, skill gaps significantly decreased and substitute arrangements were handled internally.

Lean Habit customer story

HR

Processes and measurement of multi-skills development

At the medical device factory, a clear process for multi-skilling was desired. We mapped out the needs, defined roles, and created tools (such as skills matrices) linked to the monitoring of objectives and rewards. Within about a year, skill gaps significantly decreased and substitute arrangements were handled internally.

Organizations that trust us

Organizations that trust us

Lean Habit, Airpro
Lean Habit, Airpro
Lean Habit, Eltel
Lean Habit, Eltel
Lean Habit, Eltel
Lean Habit, Lantmännen
Lean Habit, Lantmännen
Lean Habit, Lantmännen
Lean Habit, Optitune
Lean Habit, Optitune
Lean Habit, Optitune
Lean Habit, Azets
Lean Habit, Azets
Lean Habit, Azets
Lean Habit, Orion Pharma
Lean Habit, Orion Pharma
Lean Habit, Orion Pharma
Lean Habit, Aura Print
Lean Habit, Aura Print
Lean Habit, Aura Print
Lean Habit, Howden
Lean Habit, Howden
Lean Habit, Howden
Lean Habit, Canatu
Lean Habit, Canatu
Lean Habit, Canatu
Lean Habit, Kemptron
Lean Habit, Kemptron
Lean Habit, Kemptron
Lean Habit, Vaisala
Lean Habit, Vaisala
Lean Habit, Toyota
Lean Habit, Toyota
Lean Habit, Toyota
Lean Habit, Are
Lean Habit, Are
Lean Habit, Are
Lean Habit, Leijona Catering
Lean Habit, Leijona Catering
Lean Habit, Leijona Catering
Lean Habit, Murata
Lean Habit, Murata
Lean Habit, Murata
Lean Habit Kari Laurikainen, Maija Holopainen
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Lean Habit Kari Laurikainen, Maija Holopainen
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Ready for a shared journey of transformation?

#doublethegood and #halvethebad help you think in a new way. Start your Lean journey by talking with our coaches, free of charge.

Lean Habit Kari Laurikainen, Maija Holopainen
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Ready for a shared journey of transformation?

#doublethegood and #halvethebad help you think in a new way. Start your Lean journey by talking with our coaches, free of charge.