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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.
Supply Chain Apprenticeships @ UL
The University of Limerick is Ireland’s first University to offer a suite of executive apprenticeships from Level 7 Diploma to Level 10 Doctorate. The supply chain apprenticeships are developed in collaboration with IPICS, the Supply…
The An Post Way: lessons in Lean from the public service
In 2018 An Post began their lean journey in earnest. This 43min presentation by Brian Clancy of An Post, hosted by the Dublin Lean network in 2024, reveals their wonderful progress to date. It’s a…
Tech Tip: Minitab Connect automates data analysis reporting
Minitab Connect is a blend of Power BI and AI. This tutorial, with demonstration cases, shows how to upload data from multiple applications to the cloud, generate reports and facilitate decision making.
How China is exploiting Lean in the world’s largest construction market
Continuing our series of lean beyond the factory floor, this third case study explains Lean in Construction. The 16 minute video first give an overview of how Lean applies construction. The case study introduces how…
Free Lean Transformation eBook
The US based Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) continues to be a valuable resource for all lean professionals. Check out their latest article ‘The Management Brief: The Lean Transformation Framework throughout 2025‘. It provides a valuable…
Happy Christmas from the team at Lean Ireland
As the year draws to a close, the team at Lean Ireland sends you our warmest wishes for a happy and peaceful Christmas! It has been a pleasure working with you this past year. We are very grateful for…