Lean Process Improvement

upkaizen academy emerged as an initiative of UPKAIZEN leaders, driven by the mission to equip the community of industry leaders with powerful development tools. As the educational arm of UPKAIZEN, we are committed to empowering professionals with the knowledge and the essential skills to navigate the complexities of modern business environments.

At the core of UPKAIZEN's philosophy is a dedication to improving operations management and supply chain management. As a leading consulting firm, UPKAIZEN specializes in driving organizational excellence by streamlining operational processes. Our approach is not just about improvement; It's about fostering a culture of continuous advancement, where our clients not only develop but also maintain agile and efficient ways of doing business.

Operations Management

We support your organization in achieving the highest level of efficiency possible. Transform your labor and resources into goods and services in the most efficient way to maximize the benefit to your organization.

Supply Chain Management

We can help you to reduce the cost of the purchasing process, optimize the utilization of resources in your supply chain, minimize product cycle time and increase your profit margin.

Mi nombre es Milagros Petroli, soy estudiante avanzada de la carrera Ingenieria Civil en la Universidad Tecnologica Nacional Facultad Regional Rosario, en Argentina. Actualmente estoy colaborando como instructora de UPKAIZEN SCHOOL. Espero ser de ayuda y lograr buenos resultados asi como tambien me comprometo a brindar lo mejor de mi parte.

I have full responsibility for the management of an industrial engineering and lean process improvement consulting firm. I assist teams in pursuit of human and operational excellence to improve their operational performance.

Specialty: Industrial Engineering, assisting manufacturers and distributors increase operational efficiency.

I consult companies of various sizes and startups on all aspects of supply chain and operations management, continuous improvement, and leadership, including manufacturing, procurement, industrial engineering, lean, warehousing, logistics and digital transformation.

I worked, studied, traveled and lived in different countries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania. More than 25 years of professional career in multinational companies in the food and beverage, CPG, transportation and manufacturing industries. Some of the companies I have collaborated and worked with include PepsiCo, Walmart, Brinks, Royal Canin, Fonterra, IFF, Dupont, Prysmian Group, Holcim, World Health Organization, and countless SMEs and startups from around the world.

This experience allowed me to strengthen my social skills, understand the nuances of cross-cultural environments, and acquire a holistic business view. I consider myself a 'global citizen' with an academic background in engineering and management. I stay in tune with the digital business style through ongoing courses and world travel. I am an organized and results oriented person. I speak English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese; and basic Ukrainian and Russian.

I love to practice running and hiking. This passion helps teach me and model my continuous improvement spirit. I create training related to industrial engineering, supply chain & operations management and personal development.

I have a MSc degree in industrial engineering, as well as certifications in both supply chain management and kaizen process engineering.

Originally I started working for Upkaizen as a Sourcing Specialist. But now my activities also include implementing the right processes and practices across the company, mentoring the team members, assisting with forming strategic objectives, and plenty more.

Time spent in the company encouraged me to boost my professional and personal qualities in leadership, organizational, and communication skills, and familiarise myself with business and financial principles. All of that now allows me not only to bolster up its growth but also to improve greatly in other activities I have a passion in, like landscape architecture and archery.