BO

AXELSSON

Senior Consultant, Lean Expert

BIOGRAPHY

I'm basically a Master of Engineering / -Economics with great interest how things fit together and work. How it is designed, manufactured and at what cost has been my great interest over 30 years. I want to see the big picture of the company and get everyone to work together towards the same goal. This requires effective communication flows. As a consultant, I have done mission in many companies, often as a project manager in improvement projects.

For example:

In a year I coached leaders at a company with a complex manual assembly Lean specialist in a production setup / efficiency. One would start production of a new product in a new production. The goal of the overall cycle time was significantly less than previous products (indirect target for a limit on the total production cost) and there was a time critical delivery schedule from the customer. Improvement work (Lean) had stopped and there was some concern among the production staff how it would work. I helped with the new layout, material flow, workshops with staff etc. Also the lead time (customer order - delivery) should be halved so I help with the logistics process improvements.

Often when I analyze the activities of customers each department / function independently operate effectively but communication and understanding of each other shortcomings. The result for the whole company / business becomes less good. The deficiencies will be great potential for improvement that can be addressed with Lean. I have developed / customized training courses for several customers and trained employees and managers for the entire operation more efficient.

I am:

• Good at listening in management / managers and employees to find the way forward.
• Pragmatic to achieve results quickly.
• Persistent and not give up despite setbacks that may arise during the journey towards the goal.
• Is defined when necessary. Following up continuously and leads towards set goals.
• Enters the mission's role to 100% but can act in different roles.