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Tech tip: Online training in MS CoPilot
As most organisations we deal with are using MS CoPilot as their go-to AI application, why not sign up for an online course? Microsoft is offering a raft of AI introductory and advanced courses. 19May2026
Be Part of the First All-Island AI Study for SMEs
InterTradeIreland and Sans Souci are conducting the first all-island study on AI adoption among SMEs. They want to hear from businesses across every sector. Participants will receive a confidential AI readiness report for their business.…
Digital Manufacturing Ireland
Launched in 2023 the vision of Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) is to position Ireland’s manufacturing base at the forefront of digital transformation. DMI is an industry-led organisation that enables Irish-based manufacturers to access, adopt and accelerate new…
Tech tip: Fishbone analysis
Not so terribly technical in nature, the Fishbone or cause and effects analysis is a highly effective way to capture a team’s ideas, and identify priorities for action. Paul Deane tells us how in this…
Mid-West Lean Network Workshop: Problem Solving with Element Six (Limited to 30 Places)May 14th 2026 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Element Six is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond supermaterials, and operates worldwide with its head office registered in Luxembourg. Practical Problem Solving is a core technique used daily…
Operational Excellence Grant
Are you an Irish owned organisation with big plans for expansion? Are you eligible for an Enterprise grant? If so check out the Enterprise Ireland support grants for Operational Excellence. In particular, see the application…
Tech tip: The 7 Basic Quality Tools (The “Ishikawa Seven”)
Dr. Ishikawa maintained that 95% of problems in processes could be resolved using just 7 quality tools. The folks at Lucidchart have summarised them for us. What do you think?
Toyota Integrated report 2025/2026
At 168 pages of dense type, Toyota’s integrated annual report is not a light bedtime read. However it is useful to grasp Toyota’s long term plans, including its approach to cultivation of human resources, accident…
Continuous improvement (CI) case studies
Over the past few months we’ve been showcasing some case studies in lean and six sigma, with a focus on the service sector and transactional environments. Check out the Lean Ireland website case study section…
Tech tip: Excel keyboard shortcuts
Simplify your life! Ctrl-W and Ctrl-O were the big reveals for me in the easy to bookmark list.