Improved Competitiveness Through Smart Inventory Management – Case Laikas Oy
The collaboration between Aksulit Oy and Laikas Oy has opened up new opportunities for industrial asset management through an innovative smart inventory system.
Smart Inventory System Enabled Business Growth
Laikas is an expert company in the industrial sector with nearly 20 years of experience. The company originally focused on small industrial parts shelving services but has since expanded its offering to include shelving, rental, support, maintenance, and tracking services. Core business functions include sales, equipment maintenance, and various product-based services for the industrial field.
With the help of Aksulit’s smart inventory system, Laikas has been able to introduce new methods for managing its equipment inventory. The system has been implemented for managing small parts as well as for the rental of production machines. Laikas has integrated the Aksulit system into its own customized solution, which is then rented out as a smart inventory system to their clients.
“Aksulit has been involved since the beginning of the project,” says Ilkka Huttunen, CEO and entrepreneur at Laikas Oy. “Smooth communication has made it possible to manage even long processes, which are typical for projects like these. Planning, meetings, and pilot phases have all been part of the journey. We’ve had nothing but positive experiences working with Aksulit.”
A System that Supports Business Growth
“We chose Aksulit as a partner because they are approachable and flexible. Like us, they are a family-owned business, which makes them relatable. We didn’t want to work with a company that was too big – we wanted our voice to be heard,” adds Huttunen.
Aksulit has been helping companies across various industries improve their inventory and asset management since 2003. Laikas shares the same deep roots in the Finnish industrial sector.
The collaboration between Aksulit and Laikas began in 2019. “We discovered Aksulit through an internal development initiative. As digitalization progressed, new possibilities emerged – especially in advanced inventory management for small industrial components,” Huttunen explains.
Over the past five years, Laikas has expanded its product portfolio with practical new solutions enabled by Aksulit’s cutting-edge technology and know-how.
Aksulit are experts in ERP system consultation and complementary software development for different industries. “Our services are always tailored, and we have a genuine desire to understand each customer’s specific needs and help them grow their business,” says Joonas Puoliväli, Development Director at Aksulit.
Collaborating Toward Modern Equipment Management
The industrial sector is undergoing transformation driven by continuous technological development. Thanks to a strong partnership, Laikas has significantly improved its inventory and equipment management over the past five years.
The company’s main goal is to enhance competitiveness from the customer’s perspective by using Aksulit’s smart inventory system. Huttunen highlights two essential requirements for modern inventory and equipment management in the industrial sector:
- Traceability: usage and ordering of products must be automated
- Cost efficiency: the cost of small parts logistics must be continuously monitored and stock levels optimized
“Before modern smart systems were available, small parts inventory in industrial settings relied heavily on employees’ memory. This often led to chaotic and unstructured logistics – you could even call it wild,” Huttunen recalls.
Aksulit’s smart inventory system is capable of counting up to 1,000 items in just ten seconds, while updating stock levels in real time. This enables better inventory optimization and cost savings. The data produced by the system creates a solid foundation for modern, efficient business operations.