Lean Transformation Program (LTP)

for Norway’s leading environmental services provider to boost operational efficiency by applying Lean management principles to the seven largest processing plants. Main focus was on standardizing processes and stabilizing interfaces, while training people in the new way of working. As a result, flow of materials and sorting quality improved, while downtimes and inventory levels were successfully reduced. The program transformed one pilot plant from worst to best, delivering 82% reduction in inventory, 31% improved labor productivity (tons per man-hour), at 88% reduced lead time, from 2 months to 5 days. Best practices were transferred to a newly constructed site for offshore services.

Facts & Figures

  • Industry: Recycling
  • Revenue: NOK 4b (€ 420m)
  • Employees: 1,200 
  • Scope: Operations
  • Sites: 7 in Norway
  • Duration: 2+4 years
  • Support: 234 days
  • Role: Advisor & Trainer
  • Certified: 6 Bronze + 1 Silver
  • Impact ‘Industry’ plant:
    • Inventory: -82%
    • Productivity: +31%
    • Speed: 8x (-88% process time)
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Client Feedback

"Highly knowledgeable and experienced Lean change agent with a strong ability to introduce and facilitate substantial and lasting improvements at our processing plants. In an operational setting with no previous Lean experience he has quickly earned the trust and commitment of plant managers and operators alike, and his stepwise approach and strong coaching skills have resulted in strong internal motivation and popular demand for starting Lean transformation programs at additional sites. We are very satisfied with the approach and results."

Director of Strategy

"You speak and communicate in a way that makes it understandable and motivating for the team to commit to further efforts. In addition you are able to make the team understand that this is not “a walk in the park”, without creating demotivation. We have seen great improvements so far, thanks!"

District Manager, Oslo Region

"Working with Leanmap has built a stable structure for continuous improvement in our company. Their unique ability to understand, cooperate with and develop people at all levels and departments throughout the organization assures that we achieve results beyond expectations, and leaves behind teams of highly dedicated and motivated employees that will continue to grow and develop our company Lean style. To summarize, I would use just one word: word-class!"

District Manager, Western Norway
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