Experience

Experience

At Smart Heritage Consulting, we believe that the future of modern industry lies in smart evolution – building on a foundation of experience while implementing uncompromising optimization. Our mission is to transform traditional manufacturing plants in the furniture and joinery sectors into highly profitable, digital organizations with a global reach.

The Philosophy of Smart Heritage: Our name reflects a deep commitment to the companies we serve. We choose Heritage because we value the legacy and the immense effort already invested in a business; for us, it is a sanctified place that serves as a solid foundation. We add Smart because we believe that even the strongest legacy requires a new rhythm to thrive in a changing world. Our role is to refine, streamline, and build a new era of power upon the achievements already made, honoring the past while securing the future.

Mateusz Macijewicz – a seasoned CEO who developed Lupus Furniture Factory for over a decade, transforming it into one of the most dynamically growing entities in Europe. As a patent author and creator of numerous furniture collections, he has made a significant impact on the development of the kitchen furniture industry in Poland.

Our Expertise in the Wood & Joinery Industry:

• Scalability and Financial Results: We possess unique experience in scaling operations – growing annual revenue from $2 million to $20 million, while achieving a 13% EBITDA profitability.

• Production Optimization (Lean Woodworking & 5S): We specialize in increasing the efficiency of production lines by implementing 5S standards and Lean Manufacturing. By optimizing workstations and eliminating waste, we effectively increase production efficiency by up to 30% without additional capital expenditure on machinery or increasing headcount. We build a culture of discipline, quality, and maintenance that is crucial in the complex processes of joinery and furniture production.

• Digitalization and Automation: We implement ERP, CRM, and WMS systems dedicated to manufacturing, enabling digital document workflows and full integration with trade partners via the EDI standard. We implement advanced task and project management systems that allow for precise delegation of duties, workload tracking, and team performance measurement. These solutions effectively reduce complaint rates by up to 30% and decrease paper and email documentation by over 50%.

• Proven Success: Our competencies have been recognized by the Financial Times 1000 (ranking 26th in Poland among the fastest-growing companies in Europe) and Forbes in the ranking of the most valuable family businesses.

Smart Heritage Consulting is more than just advisory. It is the practical know-how of a leader who has walked the path from modernizing a machine park and building new factories to the successful sale of a plant and its patents.