BPI Group

What BPI Group does

BPI Group (Business Process Improvement Group) is a private Ukrainian consulting and training firm founded in 2008 that provides end-to-end Lean manufacturing transformation services and operational-excellence training to medium and large manufacturers. The firm holds exclusive Ukrainian affiliation with the Shingo Institute (since 2019) and is the sole Ukrainian partner of CDI Holdings Limited (since 2020) for the CDI Connect / Mission Directed Work Teams management system, giving it a differentiated methodology stack built on Shingo Model principles, CDI Way/Mini-Business Units, and classic Lean tools (5S, Kanban, VSM, SMED, TPM, Hoshin Kanri, Toyota Kata). Its integrated offer is structured as a three-phase, seven-stage transformation program (audit → strategy and standards → cultural embedding) deployed alongside embedded training so client teams can sustain improvements after consultants disengage.

BPI Group monetizes through four streams: (1) quote-based enterprise consulting engagements (production system audits, Hoshin Kanri operational strategy, end-to-end Lean manufacturing build-outs); (2) paid public training programs and workshops (Discover Excellence, Lean Manager, Kaizen Methodology, Kanban, 5S, Toyota Kata, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt); (3) paid business tours at client manufacturing sites (Lean Tour DLight, Lean Tour EKIPAZH) at UAH 4,900 per participant with volume discounts; and (4) a self-paced Online Academy (academy.bpi-group.com.ua) on subscription/PLG mechanics. Named enterprise reference customers include EKIPAZH (metal-plastic and aluminum constructions, three plants), DLight (special equipment for agriculture/forestry/municipal sectors, Kremenchuk), and the Imperial Tobacco Group Kyiv factory.

The firm was originally founded in Mariupol but relocated its headquarters to Stoyanka, Kyiv Oblast, following the 2022 full-scale invasion. It operates with a notably small team of 9 employees, serves clients across all major Ukrainian industrial cities, distributes content through a trilingual website (UA/RU/EN), a blog, downloadable PDF resources, LinkedIn/Facebook/YouTube channels, and a public events calendar running through 2026. There are no disclosed funding rounds, revenue figures, patents, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

BPI Group

Legal name

Business Process Improvement Group

Website

https://bpi-group.com.ua

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BPI Group is a Ukrainian consulting and training firm (9 staff, headquartered in Stoyanka, Kyiv Oblast) that delivers Lean manufacturing transformation services, Shingo Model and CDI Connect workshops, and a self-paced Online Academy to medium and large manufacturers across Ukraine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

Keywords

• Lean consulting
• Operational excellence
• Manufacturing training
• Lean six sigma
• Process improvement

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoyanka (Kyiv Oblast)

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: End-to-end Lean transformation consulting engagements, including production system audits, operational strategy development (Hoshin Kanri), operational management consulting, and creation of lean manufacturing systems. Engagements are customized and quoted per project scope.
2. Training Programs: Public and corporate training programs covering Lean tools (5S, Kanban, VSM, SMED, TPM), Shingo Model workshops (Discover Excellence), and the Lean Manager program. Delivered in-person (classroom) and via Online Academy for self-paced learning.
3. Business Tours: Paid production site visits (Lean Tours) to client manufacturing facilities (DLight, EKIPAZH), where participants observe live lean production systems and interact with transformation teams. Priced per participant (e.g., from UAH 4,900/person at EKIPAZH, with volume discounts).
4. Online Academy: Self-paced online courses, including the '5S System' online course, sold as individual digital learning products accessible through academy.bpi-group.com.ua.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BPI Group is a Ukrainian consulting and training firm that helps manufacturing enterprises implement Lean manufacturing and operational excellence practices. It sells Lean transformation consulting, production system audits, and operational strategy advisory, alongside structured training programs (5S, Lean Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Shingo Model workshops), a self-paced Online Academy, and guided Lean Tours to operating production sites.

Product overview

BPI Group (Business Process Improvement Group) is a consulting and training organization specializing in operational excellence and Lean manufacturing. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining consulting services (production system audits, Lean transformation, operational strategy via Hoshin Kanri, and the CDI Connect® management system) with training products (in-person workshops, online courses via the Online Academy, and business tours to partner manufacturing plants). Key training products include the Shingo Model for Operational Excellence and Discover Excellence workshop, the Kaizen/Lean Manufacturing creation course, Kanban inventory management, 5S system course, Lean Manager program, Toyota Leader Kata, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. The CDI Connect® system, delivered in partnership with CDI Holdings Limited, provides a structured management methodology for organizational transformation. The Shingo Institute affiliation since 2019 enables delivery of the globally recognized Discover Excellence workshop in Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lean Transformation Consulting
• Production System Audits
• Operational Strategy Advisory
• 5S Training Program
• Lean Manager Certification Program
• Lean Six Sigma Training Program
• Shingo Model Workshop Series
• Online Academy
• Lean Business Tours

Quantifiable outcome

• 20%+ efficiency improvement
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDI Holdings LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, BPI Group has been a partner of CDI Holdings Limited, offering the CDI Connect management system (also known as Mission Directed Work Teams or Mini-Business Units) to clients in Ukraine. CDI Holdings has 20 years of practice, 77 countries, and over 5,000 production sites using the CDI Connect system. BPI Group provides consulting services for CDI Connect implementation, including training, leadership development, and transformation support.
• Shingo InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, BPI Group has been an officially affiliated provider of Shingo Institute educational programs in Ukraine — the sole such provider in the country. BPI Group delivers the Discover Excellence workshop and other Shingo Model training, and offers the official Shingo Model booklet in Russian. The Shingo Institute, founded at Utah State University, developed the Shingo Model based on 30+ years of research into organizations that achieved the Shingo Prize.
• EKIPAZHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEKIPAZH is one of the leaders in the Ukrainian metal-plastic and aluminum construction market, with three manufacturing plants. The company has implemented lean manufacturing across all plants and hosts BPI Group's Lean Tour visits, where participants observe the live production system and interact with the transformation team. BPI Group's consulting work is visible at EKIPAZH facilities.
• DLightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLight is a Ukrainian manufacturer of special equipment for agriculture, forestry, and municipal sectors, based in Kremenchuk. After relocating production in 2022, DLight used its lean production system to recover and grow. DLight hosts BPI Group's Lean Tour DLight visits and the 'Creating Lean Manufacturing. Kaizen Methodology' training program, providing a live reference site for BPI Group's methodology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company (Operations Practice): Global management consulting leader with a dedicated Operations Practice covering manufacturing transformation, lean, and supply chain. Comparable to BPI as a competitor for the same enterprise transformation budgets, but at vastly greater scale and broader mandate.
• Accenture (Operations & Supply Chain): Global professional services firm with a large Operations & Supply Chain Transformation practice spanning manufacturing, lean, and digital operations. Comparable to BPI on transformation services to large enterprises, but at global scale with technology-implementation overlay.
• Bain & Company: Global management consultancy with a strong Operations and Performance Improvement practice serving industrial and consumer clients. Comparable to BPI on transformation engagements for large manufacturers, but as a broad incumbent rather than a Lean specialist.
• Deloitte (Operations Transformation): Big-4 advisory firm offering Operations Transformation services including lean manufacturing, supply chain, and Industry 4.0 consulting. Comparable to BPI on enterprise manufacturing transformation engagements, but with broader service portfolio and international reach.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global management consultancy with deep manufacturing, operations, and lean transformation capabilities, including its Platinion and BCG Gamma technology practices. Comparable to BPI as a competitor for premium transformation mandates, though covering far broader strategic scope.

Direct peers

• TBM Consulting Group: US-headquartered Lean/operational excellence consultancy with global delivery, focused on production system transformations, supply chain, and continuous improvement. Directly comparable to BPI on methodology depth and manufacturing transformation focus.
• Kaizen Institute: Global Lean/Kaizen consulting and training firm founded by Masaaki Imai, operating in 50+ countries. Directly comparable to BPI as a methodology-led Lean transformation consultancy combining training and implementation across manufacturing and service clients.
• Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI): Non-profit founded by James Womack dedicated to disseminating Lean thinking via training, conferences, and educational products. Comparable to BPI on the lean training and education layer, including workshops and learning products targeting manufacturing leaders.
• Simpler Consulting (an IBM Company): Lean transformation consultancy acquired by IBM in 2019, focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement for enterprise clients. Directly comparable to BPI on Lean transformation methodology before being absorbed by a global incumbent.
• Gemba Research: Operations excellence consulting firm specializing in Lean transformations, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement engagements across multiple industries. Directly comparable to BPI on consultancy-plus-training model and operational excellence methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcX84yBai_5Is-HtV_VKdlA
• Facebookfacebook.com/business.process.improvement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bpi-group-ukraine

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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