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Lean case study: the Caterpillar Production System
Caterpillar is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery and mining equipment, diesel engines, and industrial gas turbines. Take a look at this 4.5min YouTube video from the folks at the caterpillar engine manufacturing…
Tech tip: Hypothesis testing Cheat Sheet
Struggling to understand or remember significance levels and the P value? Attached is a free summary guide to interpreting the P value in inferential statistics.
Lean Construction Ireland Annual Conference: Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath, Ireland, 6th November 2025
This premier event brings together over 300 professionals from across the construction industry, including clients, contractors, service providers, and academics, to explore Lean practices and innovations. Attendees can expect concise presentations, interactive discussions, and valuable…
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…