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Improving Warehouse Processes: Ballymena, NI, 24th September 2025
Meet the supply chain experts as they share valuable insights on improving warehouse efficiency and adding value to your business. Topics include ‘effective materials management’, ‘optimising key supply chain resources’ and ‘identifying and overcoming capacity…
Tech tip: DOE online simulation tool
For those of you interested in demonstrating the power of Design of Experiments (DOE) have a look at the SigmaZone online catapult. It’s sure to be a hit (geddit!?!) with your DOE team. See also…
Digital Manufacturing Strategies for ‘Right First Time’: Coventry, UK, 2nd October 2025
Join this masterclass at Minitab HQ to learn how to meet the pressures of service level agreements. You will gain actionable strategies for managers responsible for product and delivery performance, from shop floor efficiency to…
Traffic light magnetic whiteboard cards
Sometimes the simple tools are all you need to share visual status. These handy coloured 7.62 cm × 2.54 cm magnetic write-on cards may be just the ticket for you to share a schedule or…
Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) – Book of Cases
LCi is a community of practitioners dedicated to promoting lean practices in the construction sector. The first of its kind in the world – Their Book of cases is a free repository of case studies.…
Tech tip: Exploratory Data Analysis in JMP
Exploratory data analysis (EDA) involves using graphics and visualizations to explore and analyze a data set. The goal is to explore, investigate and learn, as opposed to confirming statistical hypotheses. Check out this useful guide from the…
Dublin Lean Network & Applied Concepts: 7August 2025, 1pm, online
Applied Concepts, a small manufacturing organisation based in Birr, Co. Offaly, has been revolutionary and inspiring in their lean transformation and willingness to host site learning visits. Kevin Brady, Production Manager at Applied Concepts, is…
Supply Chain Accelerator Programme with Intertrade Ireland
The programme is designed to support SMEs in engaging with large companies through a series of in-person workshops and tailored one-to-one mentoring sessions. It will help SMEs gain direct access to supply chain opportunities provided…
Where to look for a best practice site visit
On the Island of Ireland we are very lucky to have so many organisations (An Post, the NTMA, Seating Matters, AT Concepts, to name but a few) with continuous improvement professionals who are willing and…
Tech Tip: SPC for Excel
For those of us who would not get value from a Minitab licence fee, why not download a cheaper Excel add-in? We’ve been using ‘SPC for Excel’ for years. Check out functionality & pricing in…