UPKAIZEN Academy

Tools for Operational Excellence Professionals

Eliminate Operational Waste

A practical guide to identifying the 5 Silent Killers draining your value chain profits.

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Transform Your Operations with Lean (Full Implementation Program)

Includes a Strategic Alignment Session (1-on-1 Executive Consultation) + Access for 3 Team Members + Blockchain Certificate.
Enrollment Note: Limited to 5 teams per month.

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Foundational Toolkits: The Executive Pathway .

High-impact modules designed for rapid implementation and measurable results.

Optimization Strategy & Problem Solving

Master Lean to transition from reactive firefighting to proactive root-cause analysis. Build a rock-solid foundation for operational growth and long-term stability.

Margin Optimization & EBITDA Growth

Tactical identification of the 7+1 Lean Wastes. Turn excess inventory and overproduction into net profitability by systematically stripping away operational drag.

Operational Agility (Advanced Lean)

Deploy high-impact tools: VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and JIT. Drastically reduce cycle times and maximize OEE to unblock the last mile of your production process.

Continuous Improvement Culture

Ensure sustainable change through Gemba Walks, visual management, and strategic KPIs. Designed for leaders who integrate excellence into the organizational DNA.

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Feedback From our learning platforms

Laverne G.
Production Planner
"Thank you for a very clear, easy to follow and concise course. It was informative and definitely on point."
Diana A.
Operations Student
"This was a very well presented course - brief, clear, with excellent slide to make the course understandable for any user/ student."
Tanyi C.
SCM Professional
"Well explained , i recommend to every one who is interested in SCM. Thanks."
Antonio B.
Manufacturing Systems Analyst
"Excellent course; it provides the fundamental basis to identify AI tools and the specific processes where they can be applied within a manufacturing environment."
Guruji S.
Supply Chain Specialist
"All the training sessions were well conducted and included very helpful visual aids and practical examples that make the concepts easy to grasp."
Diego G.
Operations Manager
"I found many practical tools in this course to apply both in life and at work; the content is highly applicable and goes far beyond mere theory."
Verified Professional
Logistics Coordinator
"The course is easy to follow and understand. As I progress I can able to relate the modules presented to my current work processes."
Shelby F.
Process Improvement Lead
"I found the content very easy to understand, as the lessons are straight to the point, brief, and very clear. It's exactly what I needed for my daily work."

Looking for a customized program for your entire organization? .

Off-the-shelf training isn’t enough for complex operational bottlenecks. We design customized programs aligned with your specific KPIs and EBITDA targets.

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Ieva Kalve

Ieva Kalve

Associate Consultant

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 can help with advice on implementing the Balanced Scorecard system,
  • I have experience in creating IT and document management system modernization strategies,
  • I am a certified European ergonomist, and therefore we can work together on modern office solutions that both increase work efficiency and create comfortable and health-friendly workplaces.

 

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 Hauger

ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

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.

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