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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…
Sustainability grant from Enterprise Ireland
With Access Advice: GreenStart, Enterprise Ireland is helping businesses to improve their environmental performance through greater resource efficiency, driving competitive advantage and reducing costs. Ideally using lean and six sigma methodologies to bring about increased sustainability,…
Managing Supply Chain Performance using Power BI
Power BI is a free business intelligence and data visualization tool developed by Microsoft. It’s ease-of-use for all employees means that it has become very popular for creating dashboards that display live data graphically. By integrating data from multiple…
Tech tip: Statistical Quality Tools in action with Minitab
Join the thousands of people watching this on-demand 36 minute webinar, taught by Master Black Belt and Minitab Solutions Architect, Jim Oskins. Learn about control and capability, and when and why to intervene when processes deviate from…
Invest Northern Ireland Innovation fund
Do you have an innovation project that could lead to the development of a new or improved product, service, business model, or process? If so, then a £5K Innovation Voucher may be the right support…