CHALLENGE
Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe, a manufacturer of electric forklifts and provider of material-handling solutions, launched a strategically important project to transfer the production of several forklift models from Sweden to Finland. The move was designed to:
- Centralize production
- Improve efficiency
- Strengthen production control
- Establish unified operating, data, and quality practices across organizational boundaries
The effort consisted of dozens of parallel sub-projects, including technology transfers (NPI), factory layout changes, automation and equipment updates, personnel training, and data harmonization. Managing these interdependent workstreams across two countries required systematic leadership, clear structures, and close collaboration.
To support this effort, 7N matched the client with a consultant who helped facilitate the structured management and coordination required for this complex transfer.
SOLUTION
The 7N consultant worked within the client’s established gateway-based project structure, which ensured the transfer progressed in a controlled and well-coordinated manner. This structure ensured clear phases, responsibilities, and decision points across all sub-projects.
The consultant supported the organization by helping maintain:
Regular steering and communication, providing visibility across multiple teams.
Open escalation practices, enabling issues to be raised early.
Cross-border and cross-organizational collaboration, which the client identified as essential to success.
Consistency across all parallel workstreams, including technology transfers, layout changes, training, and data alignment.
IMPACT
The technology transfer was completed on schedule, and the new production lines in Finland were able to start without major delays. Multiple forklift models were successfully delivered from the transferred production, and the overall schedule remained controlled throughout.
The initiative strengthened the organization’s capability to manage large, complex transitions and established a clearer model for managing similar transitions moving forward.
The organization achieved:
Technology transfers completed according to plan.
Stable production ramp-up in Finland with no major disruptions.
Strong collaboration across national and organizational boundaries.
High employee engagement throughout the initiative.
Improved ability to anticipate and manage risks.
A clear and unified model for planning and managing future projects.
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