It may sound like a cliché, but every journey really does begin with a first step. KAEFER’s LEAN journey began in 2013 while working with clients who were applying the method themselves. We saw how well efficiency could be improved in practice – and decided to start our own LEAN programme. But we see it as more than just a way to improve efficiency. For KAEFER, LEAN is a qualification programme for both our employees and our services.

Seven pilot projects later, it was clear that LEAN would be our way forward.

Through strategic efforts and in collaboration with a leading consultancy, the insulation sector was identified as a key business to revolutionise with a new project called InPact.

Due to its central workshop infrastructure and the importance of the insulation sector, Spain was chosen as the ideal country to drive the strategic project, InPact, led by Jayson Cleaver. With this decision, KAEFER aims to maximise the benefits in a supportive and highly favourable environment, with the intention of implementing this method in its other business units.

2018 saw the start of an ambitious development plan to evolve the insulation business. In order to implement this concept, pilot projects were carried out by KAFER, providing valuable numerical data that paved the way for defining standards, structuring the workshop or planning the catalogue. These advances were initially implemented in a limited environment, both on sites and in workshops, while progress was made in the development of digital tools such as applications and reports.

We consolidated the standardisation of parts and processes through on-site training and the creation of a catalogue. This enabled us to identify the key elements needed to create future standards tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of each business unit.

These milestones led to the national launch of the project in 2021 and its expansion to South Africa.

This expansion demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our ability to adapt and thrive in different business units.

The project achieves international consolidation. It offers solutions not only for insulation projects, but also for logistics challenges in various industries.

Initiatives are launched in Australia, Norway, Qatar, Finland, UK, and other business units, while the team expands to provide day-to-day support.

This year has been marked by continuous improvements in our developments, the incorporation of new features, and outstanding results. Our growing presence in workshops and the consolidation of our catalogues reflect a solid trajectory, positioning us to KAEER’s strategy project.

With a strong focus on being a strategic partner to KAEFER’s business units and making a real impact on their bottom line, our goal is to simplify our colleagues’ work and minimise waste. We continue to develop our tools and create new tailor-made solutions.