[Powrót do case studies](/en/case-study)  Case StudyIndustrial Manufacturing # Filters International Filters International is a manufacturer of industrial filters supplying customers across Europe. With 200+ employees, the company had an ambitious continuous improvement programme that had become stuck in Excel spreadsheets and manual processes. \-60% idea implementation time 200+ active users ROI 350% return in 12 months 1.8M PLN documented savings ### Wyzwanie Filters International struggled with long improvement implementation times and the inability to measure results from its continuous improvement programme. ### Rozwiązanie The CreAction platform introduced full workflow automation from idea submission to implementation, together with a real-time KPI dashboard. ## Co nie działało Problemy przed wdrożeniem CreAction The Kaizen programme at Filters International had existed for 5 years, but was losing momentum year on year. The primary cause was an inefficient idea management process that frustrated both employees and management. - The ideas spreadsheet had grown to over 800 rows — no one could manage it effectively - Average time from idea submission to implementation decision was 47 days — employees were losing patience - No standardised savings calculation — management questioned the value of the programme - The Kaizen coordinator spent 60% of their time on administration instead of supporting implementations - Reporting to management required days of manual data collection from multiple sources Management issued an ultimatum: either the Kaizen programme would show measurable results within 6 months, or it would be scaled back to a minimum. This was the catalyst for searching for a digital solution. ## Rozwiązanie CreAction Jak wdrożyliśmy platformę CreAction was implemented as the "digital backbone" of the continuous improvement programme, with a focus on workflow automation and measurable outcomes. - Migration of 800+ historical ideas from Excel to CreAction — full programme history preserved - Automated workflow: submission → initial review (24h) → feasibility analysis → decision → implementation → impact measurement - Built-in savings calculator: every implemented idea is valued using a standardised methodology - Automated weekly and monthly reports for management — zero manual effort - ERP integration to verify declared savings against actual data Freed from administrative tasks, the Kaizen coordinator was able to focus on what truly matters: helping employees develop their ideas and mentoring them through implementations. ## Wyniki Mierzalne efekty po wdrożeniu The transformation of the Kaizen programme at Filters International exceeded the boldest expectations of management. Within 12 months of implementing CreAction, the company recorded the following results: ### Breakthrough changes - Average time from submission to decision reduced from 47 to 19 days (-60%) - Implementation rate rose from 22% to 58% — more than half of ideas are now realised - Documented savings: PLN 1.8 million (verified by controlling based on ERP data) - Kaizen coordinator reclaimed 25+ hours per week for substantive work instead of administration The Kaizen programme that had been on the verge of being scaled back became the company's flagship initiative. Management increased the programme budget by 40% and extended it to non-production departments — logistics, purchasing and administration. “Before CreAction our Kaizen programme lived in Excel. Now we have full transparency and data that speaks for itself.” Plant Manager, Filters International ## Inne case studies [  ### Cedrob Foods Food Production Cedrob Foods struggled with low production line efficiency and the lack of a systematic process for collecting improvement ideas from shop-floor employees. 2000+ideas implemented +45%line efficiency Czytaj więcej](/en/case-study/cedrob-foods) [  ### Cisowianka Beverages / FMCG Cisowianka needed a tool to manage employee-driven initiatives across distributed bottling plants, where communication between shifts was difficult. 150+improvements per year \-30%downtime reduction Czytaj więcej](/en/case-study/cisowianka) ## Does your Kaizen programme need digital support? Show management measurable continuous improvement results. Book a demo and see how CreAction automates the entire process. [Rozpocznij wdrożenie](/en/solutions) [ROI](/en/roi)[Produkcja](/en/industry/produkcja)[Case studies](/en/case-study)