Smart & Lean
We drive performance, empower teams, and enable data-driven decisions through Lean, innovations, and emerging technologies.
Continuous Improvement, AI-powered Radical Innovations and Business Intelligence
Continuous Improvement
We collaborate with organizations to design and implement innovative solutions that drive performance. Using practical research and innovation methodologies rooted in Lean and Lean Six Sigma, we ensure measurable and sustainable improvements.
AI-powered Radical Innovations
Leveraging Risto Linturi’s AI-powered Radical Innovator application and framework, we help organizations identify breakthrough opportunities and unlock transformative potential.
Business Intelligence solutions
We help organizations harness the power of data to make smarter decisions. Our mission is to guide and empower customers in leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to build trust, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Featured Results and Solutions
Sustainable Food Packaging Transition Model for Public Catering
A practical transition model developed and tested in the City of Lahti pilot as part of the Interreg BSR Change(K)now! project to support to support sustainable procurement, packaging circularity and institutional catering transformation.
News and blogs
New Result Package Published: Lahti Sustainable Food Packaging Transition Model
Smart & Lean Hub Oy has published a new result package presenting the outcomes and lessons learned from the Lahti pilot implemented within the Change(K)now! project. The Lahti Sustainable Food Packaging Transition Model brings together practical results, methods, and evidence on how public procurement and institutional catering can support the transition towards more sustainable food…
Households are ready to repair – when making the decision becomes easier
In the Circ@Home Lahti micropilot, more than 10 households tested the Smart for Repair application, which helps users compare smart-device repair options, costs, warranties and service providers. The pilot showed that households are often willing to repair, but need clearer, more trustworthy and easily accessible information before choosing repair over replacement.
Circular services are not about labels – they are about making circular choices work in everyday life
One of the key findings from the Circ@Home project is that circularity happens only when sustainable choices become visible, trusted, affordable and easy enough to use in everyday situations.
Circular Economy is a regulation-driven transformation
If public procurement takes the lead, the whole market will follow.
🔧 Why repair fails — even when services exist
Pienikin muutos päätöksenteon logiikassa voi siirtää valintaa kohti korjaamista. Ja juuri siinä piilee kiertotalouden hiljainen, mutta vaikuttava vipuvoima.
Korjaamisen päätöskynnys arjessa
Pienikin muutos päätöksenteon logiikassa voi siirtää valintaa kohti korjaamista. Ja juuri siinä piilee kiertotalouden hiljainen, mutta vaikuttava vipuvoima.
Ruokastrategia 2040 kohtaa käytännön Lahti Change(K)now-pilotissa
Kun julkinen hankinta toimii suunnannäyttäjänä, koko markkina seuraa perässä 🌍
People – Place Bond: Mallusjoki and the bond between people and place
What makes a place feel like home?