From resource planning and operations management to strategic planning and market research, UPKAIZEN offers the best advice.
We support organizations in achieving the highest level of efficiency possible. We take care of converting materials, labor, and resources into goods and services in the most efficient way, for the maximum benefit to your organization. We try to balance costs with revenue to achieve the highest possible net operating profit.
We help to develop and execute customized operational strategies that align with specific goals and objectives of our clients.
We assist our clients in the implementation of continuous improvement tools that optimize their production processes.
We help our clients implement effective tools to improve capacity management and manufacturing resource planning.
We help our manufacturing clients improve their performance with on-site process audits.
We help our clients implement the best digital tools and technologies.
We help our clients to analyze the feasibility of investment projects in machinery and equipment.
We help our clients to assess the likelihood of potential disruptions and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact and improve their planning cycles. We analyze the value chain of our clients’ businesses to identify any weak points or vulnerabilities. Once the areas of risk are identified, we work collaboratively with our clients to develop tailored strategies that are specific to their business needs.
We help organizations to anticipate unfavorable scenarios before they occur, and to take the necessary precautions to avoid them.
Our supply chain research services include in-depth analysis of market trends, customer demand, and competitor activity, using tools for data analysis.
We assist our clients in sourcing goods, software, and services for the conversion of their products.
We help our clients to better manage their inventory, whether it be raw materials, work in process, or finished goods.
We help our clients with the design of their warehouses, taking into account everything from the flow of products and inventory levels to the needs of personnel and equipment.
We help our clients minimize waste by examining all aspects of the logistics process, from packaging and transportation to storage and distribution.
We strongly believe that human capital is an important asset in your organization. We provide executive training for leaders and create tailor-made training courses in Operational Excellence for your team members.
We provide personal development and leadership tools for managers pursuing excellence.
We offer tailor-made programs to help manufacturing teams reach their full potential.
We provide lectures and seminars to enhance the professional development of organizations.
From resource planning and operations management to strategic planning and market research, UPKAIZEN offers the best advice.
I believe that it is healthy laziness that moves the world and business forward, and I am always ready to help find the most effective and appropriate solutions concerning strategic and change management, as well as various efficiency solutions in office work.
As a practicing consultant in Latvia, I already have 20 years of experience in various fields related to the optimization of organizational management:
I am constantly updating my knowledge both informally – following everything new in my areas of competence, and also formally: I have master’s degrees in pedagogy, economics, nutrition science, and modeling of sociotechnical systems. In 2021, I was a full-time student again for 1 semester – at the University of Buffalo (USA).
It is this unique “set” that allows me to view various processes, trends, and organizational needs holistically, offering realistic and at the same time modern solutions.
I also share my experience with students of various Latvian universities, I have given lectures in Lithuania, Germany, and Moldova as part of the Erasmus+ program, as well as participated in the international Sail program.
I also like to conduct corporate training.
Antoine is a marketing enthusiast with a deeper understanding of digital marketing.
Having worked for SMEs and international groups, Antoine has gained deeper online marketing (B2B & B2C) experience in various industries like retail, automotive and software.
Being a Partner and Marketing Manager at a global software vendor in the open source segment enabled Antoine, on the one hand, to consult digital agencies to build up and extend relationships, increasing their client base and improving customer experience. And on the other hand, to build up his global marketing competencies (E-Mail/Social Media/Content/Event).
In his new role as Partner Marketing Manager, Antoine is responsible for the strategic & operative rollout of the partner marketing program to its worldwide partner network of 150+ members.