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Data Analysis with Minitab: online course 12th -14th Sept 2023
The good people at First Polymer Training Skillnet are offering a discounted Minitab course in September 2023. The ability to analyse and control performance is an essential requirement for the effective management of processes that…
The Six Sigma Handbook, Thomas Pyzdek & Paul Keller
I asked Chat GPT what was the bestselling book on Six Sigma. After a diplomatic disinclination to say that there was a bestselling book, Pyzdek’s and Keller’s book came out as their no 1 on…
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition: Belfast 22nd June 2023
What better reason to visit the Titanic Exhibition Centre than the NI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Belfast? With over 2,000 delegates expected to attend, this year’s key topics include Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Control &…
Toyota Burnaston UK visit: 17th May 2023
I ticked another item off the bucket list last week when I visited the Toyota Corolla manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire, UK with the Dublin Lean network. It was inspirational to observe the employee commitment…
TECH TIP: Data analysis with Excel.
Tune into this 10min excellent video from Kenji on how to enhance your Excel database and chart your data descriptive statistics. In fact, he has a whole series of practical videos on Excel statistical and…
Michael Lohan appointed as CEO of the IDA
Effective April 17th this year Michael Lohan will take up the position of CEO of IDA Ireland to replace interim CEO Mary Buckley. Michael formerly served as global head of life sciences and talent transformation…
Supply Chain & Logistics Expo: 23rd & 24th May 2023, Dublin
The RDS in Simmonscourt Dublin hosts the annual Supply Chain & Logistics Expo, with over 250 sponsors and stands, and dozens of key supply chain expert speakers. Now is your chance to discover how to…
Tech tip: Lean Product development with DOE & JMP
In this 20-minute webinar, Jason Wiggins demonstrates how design of experiments (DOE) in lean product development can help you consistently deliver world-class products and achieve competitive differentiation. This is a wonderful opportunity to inform your development chemists…
Journey to Enterprise Excellence 6: 18th May 2023, Limerick , Ireland
This May 18th sees the 6th iteration of the University of Limerick (UL) Enterprise Excellence Conference. Run in collaboration with the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE), don’t miss this opportunity to meet with the…
Future proofing the supply chain
Significant supply chain disruptions are predicted by McKinsey to occur at regular 3 to 4 year intervals in the future. This article provides a useful review of key risk areas to be addressed to improve supply…