In recent years, Bilfinger has strengthened its focus on continuous improvement through initiatives such as the Lighthouse project and the implementation of DigiLean in the procurement department. These measures have contributed to increased structure, better collaboration, and more efficient follow-up of improvement work across the organization.
Lighthouse – Improvement as part of everyday work
The Lighthouse project has been a key driver in making continuous improvement a natural part of the work culture. By visualizing improvement suggestions and actions, we ensure that improvement work does not happen ad hoc but is integrated into daily operations. This has created a more proactive culture and increased engagement within teams.
Examples of areas being addressed:
- Onboarding of site management towards procurement
- Incoming goods inspection
- Order confirmations
- Structured project closure
DigiLean – An effective tool in procurement work
The procurement department adopted DigiLean just over a year ago and has since experienced significant improvements in workflow and process control. DigiLean combines visual management, structured follow-up, and continuous improvement, and has become a central tool in the department’s daily work.
Benefits of working with Lighthouse and DigiLean:
- Clear overview of activities and deliverables
- Strengthened collaboration between procurement, projects, and suppliers
- Increased accountability and better prioritization of tasks
- Streamlined procurement process with:
- Greater predictability
- Reduced time spent on manual tasks
- Insight into bottlenecks and areas for improvement
The result is a more efficient and robust procurement process, with better control, higher quality, and lower costs.
