Where Ideas Take Shape
Welcome to a company where creativity meets technology to shape the future of business. As a consultancy, we specialize in designing groundbreaking digital concepts and delivering personalized digital transformation solutions. Our expertise lies in helping companies navigate and thrive in an era of human-centric digital transformation - a new era defined by the fusion of human intelligence and advanced technology.
Mission statement
The mission is to empower businesses by integrating intelligent technology with human-centered design. The goal is to lead organizations into a future where digital tools not only improve efficiency but also foster creativity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
Vision
To be the obvious partner for companies that want to revolutionize their digital presence and operations, by driving innovation with a balance between technical precision and human ingenuity.
This is Where the Magic Happens
Digital concept design
We craft innovative digital solutions tailored to your business goals. By merging creativity with technical expertise, We design concepts that are scalable, user-friendly, and future proof.
Ideation and brainstorming-sessions
From concept to completion, we manage the entire digital transformation process. We work closely with your organization to implement the strategies and tools that will future proof your operations.
Workflow and process digitization
We specialize in implementing AI and automation technologies, along with integrating IoT and smart systems for enhanced connectivity. Sometimes referred to as the Internet of Everything (IoE), these technologies ensure your business stays ahead.
Where We Shine
Ideation-workshops
We help organizations generate fresh, forward-thinking ideas through collaborative Design Sprints and workshops. We guide your team through the ideation process, ensuring that each idea is practical, innovative, and ready for development.
Custom Digital Solutions
Whether you’re looking to digitize internal processes or develop customer-facing applications, We tailor solutions to your unique needs. With a wide range of expertise in digital tools, platforms, and ecosystems, We design, build, and implement systems that elevate your business.
Design Sprint Methodology
We offer Design Sprints to help businesses quickly prototype and test innovative solutions. Whether you're looking to improve a current process or launch a new product, this proven method brings cross-functional teams together to design, prototype, and validate ideas in just one week.
The Approach
We work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges, creating a tailored approach to transformation.
Our agile project management methodology ensures flexibility, allowing us to adapt to changing circumstances and deliver results on time and within budget.
As part of our commitment to Human-Centric Digital Transformation, we ensure that solutions not only meet business needs but also contribute to a more sustainable and ethical future.
Manifacturing: Automating processes while enhancing human creativity and craftsmanship.
Healthcare: Introducing AI-driven solutions that empower medical professionals and enhance patient care.
Retail: Revolutionizing customer experiences through personalized, tech-driven shopping solutions.
Education: Developing digital platforms that foster interactive and adaptive learning environments.
At Wåhlander Innovation & Consulting, we believe that the future of business lies in the intelligent fusion of human creativity and digital technology. Our commitment to delivering world-class digital solutions positions us as leaders in the age of Human-Centric Digital Transformation. Let us help you transform your business and stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Mats Wåhlander
Mats Wåhlander is a talented leader with over two decades of experience in business development and digital transformation, particularly within large organizations such as IKEA. Currently an Innovation Consultant at Wåhlander innovation & Consulting, Mats specializes in integrating physical and digital solutions to elevate customer experiences. His extensive background in omni-channel retail and innovation is underscored by his significant contributions to the development of sales processes and digital strategies during his time at IKEA.
Mats is recognized for his strategic mindset, confidence, and ability to inspire and lead teams towards achieving exceptional outcomes. His expertise lies in steering organizations through complex digital transformations, leveraging his deep understanding of digital tools to create impactful, customer-centric solutions. His consultancy work reflects his commitment to driving innovative digital strategies that enhance business performance.
Mats dedication to innovation, strategic sharpness, and leadership skills position him as a valuable asset to organizations seeking to advance their digital capabilities and customer focus.
Mats got a favorite Swedish saying:
“Allting går utom riktigt små barn och trasiga klockor.”
Roughly translated, that becomes:
“Everything works – except toddlers and broken clocks.”
Not quite as smooth in English, but still good for a laugh!
Innovative Solutions Portfolio
iSell "The" Selling system at IKEA
The ultimate solution for end-to-end sales management. Streamlines sales processes from the initial point to the final delivery – Implemented in all IKEA stores globally.
iSell Limited
A global security solution ensuring zero vulnerabilities in retail stores, safeguarding operations, customer data, and inventory systems.
IKEA Home Planner
Designed to assist millions of customers, the IKEA Home Planner has successfully contributed to the sale of over 2 million kitchens per year.
Switch Solution
A pioneering concept that transforms traditional planning desks at IKEA into sales desks, enabling store associates to engage customers directly in the purchasing process.
PTAG Plus
A robust price tag management system that efficiently handles the pricing of 40,000 tags in the IKEA store, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information across all locations.
iCompete
A competitor monitoring tool that evaluates over 100,000 price points annually, providing businesses with real-time data to stay ahead in the market.
Store Planning Tool
Advanced tools that enable efficient store layout planning and inventory management, powered by AVT and JDA technologies.
Picking & Delivery
Streamlining the picking process and optimizing delivery for enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Click & Collect at IKEA
A seamless and efficient system that enables customers to purchase online and collect their orders at the store with ease.
One COS
A unified Customer Order System at IKEA that ensures seamless customer transactions and streamlined order processing across all channels.
iBuy (IKEA Self-Service station)
A self-service solution that empowers customers to handle their own purchases efficiently, minimizing the need for in-store assistance.
SÄLJA - Mobile Co-Worker
A mobile sales tool for the IKEA co-workers that enables them to have a sales desk in their pocket, enhancing in-store customer service and sales flexibility.
Future Home Planner
A technology-driven home planning tool at IKEA, leveraging the best of digital innovation to create personalized and efficient home design experiences.
Meeting display XXL
A large-scale, interactive display solution that displays all meetings in IKEA Workplace.
Meeting display S (Tablet for Meeting Rooms)
A smaller, tablet-sized solution for meeting rooms that allows seamless scheduling and real-time updates outside each meeting room.
Visitor sign-in
A digital tool designed to streamline visitor sign-in processes, ensuring both security and efficiency for corporate environments.
IKEA GENOMTÄNKT
A comprehensive solution to sell workplace environments in an organized and circular way, integrating sustainability into the core of every business.
Future Workforce Design at IKEA
Strengthen the ability to predict future jobs and skills, thereby become more agile and support business growth and the business and people to transform into new jobs and skills of the future.
Redesign of all IKEA stores
Created the concept and the process how to rebuild stores into highly efficient fulfilment-units using AI and smart robot technology,
Digitalt concept for Ecophon
Assisted Ecophon in developing a strategy for a new digital approach designed to bring innovation and sustainability into the acoustics and workplace sector.
Digitalt concept for STR
Assisted STR in developing a strategy for a digital platform for training and certification, tailored to specific target groups, ensuring precise and effective competence development.
Mixed reality & AI-based eyewear try-on technology
Cutting-edge eyewear fitting technology that uses AI and mixed reality to provide customers with an accurate and personalized eyewear fitting experience.
Mirror with Adjustable Optical Strength for Eyewear Fitting
A smart mirror technology with adjustable optical strength, revolutionizing the eyewear shopping experience by allowing customers to try on lenses with personalized adjustments.