Build your quality future together with us
Sandholm Associates, established in Stockholm in 1971, has been a trusted partner for companies and organizations worldwide for over 50 years. We specialize in advancing quality management and driving continuous improvement to achieve excellence. Our approach combines comprehensive education, hands-on training, personalized mentorship, and expert supervision.
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Our international training hub, the Sandholm Excellence Center in northern Portugal, serves as a base for immersive learning experiences, the Broadcasting Center for our worldwide online training programs, and our Innovation Lab, where we actively engage in research and the long-term evolution of quality management practices.
We help you to develope
Customer focus
Understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of the organization's customers is the foundation for achieving sustainable success. The voice of the customer should guide the organization's daily work. This concerns the end customer, but it is also critical to consider customers at all stages of the entire value chain.
Improvements
In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, the ability to continuously improve and adapt the organization and its processes to the current situation is a critical success factor. The organizations of the future are agile and flexible. The foundation for this lies in a well-developed improvement process and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Leadership
Engaged and improvement-driven leadership is the cornerstone of quality and excellence. Beyond setting goals and achieving results, leaders must empower and support employees to develop effective procedures and processes needed to achieve desired results. Equally critical is leaders serving as role models.
People & Culture
Every employee's competence, roles, and quality responsibilities are of utmost importance to the organization's ability to deliver good quality. Involving all employees in improvement activities enhances motivation and job satisfaction. Successful quality work requires a strong quality culture grounded in clear values.
Our Competence
Sandholm Associates has built a unique competence in quality and excellence based on over 50 years of experience supporting thousands of clients worldwide. We continue to keep our knowledge on the frontline through research and learning from actual situations.
Quality Management
Excellence & Leadership
Six Sigma & Lean
Process & Supplier Management
Customer Experience
Sustainability Management
AI & Digitalization
Services
Training
We offer a broad range of educations at our campus and tailored in-house training at our clients’ locations. Our offerings include short courses lasting a few days and training programs in modules delivered over a year. Training can be conducted in-person, online, or blended, often incorporating practical applications and projects to enhance hands-on learning and build real-world experience.
Consulting
We provide consultancy services designed to empower our clients to achieve success. Our approach prioritizes building your skills and capabilities to ensure sustainable results. Rather than taking over responsibilities, our consultants work collaboratively to guide and support you in becoming self-sufficient and achieving long-term sustainable success.
Research
Since our founding in 1971, we have been dedicated to advancing quality and excellence through research. Many of our consultants are researchers or university professors, continuing the legacy of our founder, Lennart Sandholm, who pioneered quality research in Sweden. We continuously publish books and articles to share new knowledge and experiences.
The Sandholm Way
The Sandholm Way reflects the mission, vision, and values guiding Sandholm Associates, built on decades of experience in business development and quality improvement. Our way of working is about more than achieving results—it’s about fostering knowledge, culture, and partnerships that create lasting business excellence and support sustainable development on planet Earth.
