Lean Action Plan

What Lean Action Plan does

Lean Action Plan Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish consulting company headquartered in Wrocław with a secondary office in Kraków, specializing in lean manufacturing, operational efficiency, and production optimization for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs with 20-100 million PLN turnover). The firm was founded in 2012, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and operates with a team of 1-10 employees under founder Dariusz Rajek. Service offerings span four pillars: audits and diagnostics of production processes, executive advisory for CEOs/owners/boards, hands-on lean implementations on shop floors, and practical training programs covering tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Standardization, Layout, and Kaizen, plus soft-skills development. Typical engagements run 3+ months with weekly on-site visits and a stated 80/20 practice-to-theory methodology.

The company complements its consulting practice with a portfolio of proprietary SaaS applications distributed via aplikacjelean.pl, including ZaPro (production management), ProblemBox (employee suggestion system), Narzędziewnia (tool management), Karty Pracy (work cards), TPM (maintenance management), Electronic Kanban cards, a Feasibility Analysis and Pricing application, a screen-printing order management app, a work recording app, and a video process-time analysis tool. The software is sold via tiered subscriptions (free up to 10 employees; 499 PLN/month up to 100; 999 PLN/month up to 500; custom above) while consulting, training, and layout workshops are quoted per project or per day.

Lean Action Plan generates revenue through four streams: professional services consulting (day rates of 5,000-6,500 PLN net and multi-month engagements), training programs (development programs from 8,500 PLN/person, Lean Leader Green Belt from 7,967 PLN/person), recurring SaaS subscriptions, and bespoke layout workshops (4-9 days, custom pricing). The go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by free initial consultations that convert to tailored proposals, and is reinforced by a content marketing ecosystem (Podcasts 'Produkcja Bez Chaosu' / 'Czas dla Prezesa' on YouTube, blog articles, the National Production Manager Survey 2020) and a strong referral base of 500+ completed projects and 100+ paper reference letters across manufacturing subsectors including steel, plastics, automotive/mirrors, PVC windows, wood, glass, screen printing, and protection films.

Name

Lean Action Plan

Legal name

Lean Action Plan Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://leanactionplan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lean Action Plan Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish consulting company (Wrocław/Kraków, founded 2012) that delivers lean manufacturing audits, executive advisory, on-site implementations, and training to SME manufacturers (20-100M PLN turnover), supplemented by a proprietary suite of SaaS applications including ZaPro and ProblemBox.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Operations Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing & Operations Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) (BPAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lean Management & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) (EDABAKAA), Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), Lean Six Sigma for Services & Transactional Processes (EDABAKAC), Performance Management & Productivity Consulting (BPAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Lean manufacturing consulting
• Production process optimization
• Manufacturing management software
• Operational efficiency services
• Shop floor consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lean Consulting and Advisory Services: Core consulting services including production audits/diagnostics, advisory for CEOs/owners/boards, and on-site implementation support. Revenue is generated through day-rate engagements (5,000-6,500 PLN net per training day) and project-based consulting engagements typically spanning 3+ months with weekly client visits.
2. Training Services: Practical training programs for managers and specialists covering Lean tools (5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Standardization, Layout, Kaizen) and soft skills (leadership, team building, conflict resolution). Pricing at 5,000-6,500 PLN net/day; development programs from 8,500 PLN net/person; Lean Leader Green Belt from 7,967 PLN net/person. Revenue is project-based, one-time per engagement.
3. Software Applications (SaaS): Proprietary SaaS applications (ProblemBox, Narzędziownia, Karty Pracy, ZaPro, TPM, and others) sold on a subscription basis. Pricing tiers: free up to 10 employees; 499 PLN/month net up to 100 employees; 999 PLN/month up to 500 employees; custom pricing above 500. Revenue is recurring subscription-based.
4. Layout Workshops: 4-9 day on-site workshops for optimizing machine and workstation layout, based on the 3P (Process Preparation Production) method. Custom pricing based on scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lean Action Plan provides lean manufacturing consulting, audits/diagnostics, hands-on implementations, and training programs to Polish SME manufacturers (20-100M PLN turnover), complemented by a proprietary portfolio of SaaS applications (ZaPro, ProblemBox, Karty Pracy, Narzędzionnia, TPM, electronic Kanban, feasibility/pricing) that digitize production planning, work tracking, maintenance, and employee suggestion capture. Engagements typically span 3+ months with weekly on-site visits and produce measurable efficiency improvements.

Product overview

Lean Action Plan is a consulting company offering a portfolio of production management solutions consisting of core consulting services (audits, executive consulting, implementations, and training) combined with a suite of proprietary applications. The applications include ZaPro as the primary production management platform, complemented by specialized modules such as ProblemBox (suggestion system), Karty Pracy (work cards), Narzędziownia (tool room management), TPM (maintenance management), Elektroniczne Karty Kanban (electronic Kanban), and Zarządzanie Produkcją (production management). The consulting services and applications work together to help manufacturing SMEs achieve operational efficiency, process optimization, and measurable performance improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZaPro: Production management system for SMEs up to 70 employees, helping owners and managers with planning, orders and people management
• ProblemBox
• Elektroniczne Karty Kanban
• Narzędziownia
• Karty Pracy
• Zarządzanie Produkcją
• TPM - Utrzymanie Ruchu
• Analiza Wykonalności i Wycena
• TPM - Prewencja

Products and services

• ZaPro Production Management System A production management SaaS system for SME manufacturers (up to 70 employees) that digitizes planning, orders, and personnel management using real-time data, with order profitability and delivery timeliness tracking.
• ProblemBox Suggestion System SaaS application for employee suggestion systems, problem reporting, communication, status tracking, and implementation monitoring, accessible via smartphones and desktop browsers.
• Electronic Kanban Cards Application Digital replacement for physical Kanban cards that enables real-time signaling of parts and material requirements to warehouse staff, eliminating lost or damaged physical cards.
• Karty Pracy (Work Cards) Application Application for monitoring order completion time, tracking employee time, and measuring work efficiency and labor intensity per order in manufacturing.
• Narzędzionnia (Tool Management) Application Application for monitoring tool status and location, performing daily inventory verification, and reporting issues in specific work areas.
• TPM Maintenance Management Application Application for maintenance management, failure-rate analysis, preventive actions, and UR (maintenance) task management with operator-mechanic collaboration.
• Feasibility Analysis and Pricing Application Application for generating pricing for new customer inquiries, running feasibility analyses, and maintaining pricing consistency across quotations.
• Production Order Management Application Application for managing production orders with real-time status monitoring, order profitability analysis, and resource planning for manufacturers.
• Lean Audits and Diagnostics Comprehensive audits and diagnostics of manufacturing companies, walking through the facility, interviewing employees, analyzing data and processes, and delivering a report with what works, what needs improvement, low-hanging fruit, and a direction for further measurable actions.
• Executive Consulting for CEOs, Owners, and Boards Strategic consulting for CEOs, owners, and boards of manufacturing firms, focused on organizing processes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling data-driven decisions.
• Lean Implementation on Shop Floors Hands-on implementation of lean methods on shop floors, providing concrete management tools and techniques with ongoing support, typically spanning 3+ months with weekly client visits.
• Lean Training Programs Practical training programs for managers and specialists covering lean manufacturing tools (5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Standardization, Layout, Kaizen) and soft skills such as leadership, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Layout Workshops 4-9 day on-site workshops for optimal arrangement of workstations and machines, based on the 3P (Process Preparation Production) methodology, with implementation timelines of 2-4 weeks.
• ERP-Based Production Planning Consulting Consulting service that uses ERP system data to calculate material requirements, plan production, and determine manufacturing costs of finished products for SME manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% average efficiency increase for trained clients
• +14 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Scale indicators65 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaizen Institute: Global Lean and continuous improvement consulting firm offering training, consulting, and digital tools across multiple industries. Directly comparable to Lean Action Plan in methodology (Kaizen, Lean) and SME/mid-market manufacturing focus, though operating at much larger international scale.
• TBM Consulting Group: US-based Lean manufacturing and operational excellence consulting firm delivering Lean Six Sigma training, supply chain consulting, and execution software. Closest direct peer in combining Lean methodology with proprietary software for operational improvements.
• Productivity Inc: US-based Lean consulting firm specializing in manufacturing process improvement, Lean transformations, and operational excellence training. Comparable direct peer in Lean methodology, hands-on implementation, and SME-to-mid-market manufacturing focus.
• Gemba Academy: Lean training and consulting organization delivering practical Lean education, certification programs, and on-site coaching. Comparable to Lean Action Plan's training programs (Lean Leader Green Belt, Kaizen workshops) and content-led approach to SME manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Operations Transformation): Big Four advisory firm with operations transformation practice covering manufacturing excellence, Lean implementations, and Industry 4.0. Represents broader competition for mid-market and enterprise manufacturing transformation work in Central Europe.
• McKinsey & Company (Operations Practice): Global management consulting firm with an Operations Practice covering Lean manufacturing, supply chain, and operational transformation. Serves as a broader competitor for enterprise-level Lean engagements in Poland, though without Lean Action Plan's SME specialization.
• BCG (Operations Practice): Boston Consulting Group's Operations Practice delivers Lean manufacturing, production system design, and operational excellence consulting. Comparable methodology at much larger scale, primarily competing for enterprise Polish manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Aegis (FactoryLogix): Manufacturing execution system (MES) provider offering FactoryLogix platform for production management, quality, and operational visibility. Comparable to Lean Action Plan's ZaPro production management software ambitions, though targeting larger manufacturers.
• Critical Manufacturing: MES/MOM platform provider for complex discrete manufacturing, offering production scheduling, quality management, and Industry 4.0 capabilities. Comparable technology overlap with Lean Action Plan's manufacturing operations applications, though focused on larger manufacturers.

Others

• Lean Enterprise Institute: Nonprofit organization promoting Lean thinking through research, education, and conferences. Adjacent peer in Lean methodology and training content, but does not directly compete in consulting or SaaS, instead serving as an ecosystem resource.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LeanActionPlan/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lean-action-plan

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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