September 5, 2019

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.…

September 5, 2019

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.…

September 5, 2019

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).…

July 24, 2019

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.

July 24, 2019

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…

July 24, 2019

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…