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SPC for Excel version 6 is now available
In June 2019, the developers of the Excel add-on ‘SPC for Excel’ announced the launch of version 6. Click on the title link to download a free trial of this very handy statistical software package.…
Leading Innovation – IRDG National Conference, Kilkenny: 22nd October 2019
We’ll hear from executive coach and keynote Barry O’Reilly as he breaks down a transformative framework that shows leaders how to rethink their strategies, retool their capabilities, and revitalize their businesses for stronger, longer-lasting success.…
Best practice visit to Boston Scientific, Galway: 23rd October 2019
The pioneer of lean best practice visits in Ireland, the ICBE, is organising a visit that is open to members and non-members alike. Member cost is €100 per person (to be donated to local charity).…
Tech tip: Run Charts
A picture paints a thousand words. In this video we introduce the run chart – a simple graphical representation of process observations. Enjoy! Click to view the video.
Deliver on time – or else!
As a customer of Amazon’s Prime service, that guarantees delivery within 1, 2 or 3 days, I am fascinated by the sophisticated interrelated processes that enable the giant retailer to perform so well to customer…
Minitab launches version 19
In early June 2019, Minitab announced the launch of Minitab, version 19 and it is now available to download. Some of the new features in Minitab version 19 include the ability to analyse larger data…
Design Thinking Ireland Conference: 25th June 2019 (Croke Park, Dublin)
At Design Thinking Ireland 2019 you will hear directly from McKinsey and learn how they tracked the design practices of 300 publicly listed companies over a five-year period in multiple countries and industries. One of…
The IDA celebrate 70 years in Ireland
Last April, The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland helped to celebrate the IDA’s 70 years in business by presenting the IDA with a Special Recognition Award. CEO Martin Shanahan received the award on behalf…
Basic Descriptive Statistics (Tech Tip)
Confused about the exact meaning of measures of dispersion? This video shows all you ever wanted to know about standard deviation, and were afraid to ask. Enjoy!
Enterprise Ireland Agile Innovation fund: Regional events (May/June 2019)
Enterprise Ireland’s R&D Core Unit is hosting a number of regional events on the new Agile Innovation, Research and Development funding programmes. Click HERE for a list of upcoming regional events.