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SUMMARY:Taking Care of Business 2017
DESCRIPTION:30 State bodies and services ready to give expert help \nTánaiste and Minister for Business\, Enterprise and Innovation\, Frances Fitzgerald TD\, together with Minister of State for Trade\, Employment\, Business\, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection Pat Breen TD\, have launched an important event for existing and potential entrepreneurs called ‘Taking Care of Business’. \nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, 8 November in the Printworks Conference Centre in Dublin Castle. \nThe event is specifically targeted at people thinking of starting a business as well as small business owners and managers to help them: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter understand the main regulations that affect them so that they can focus on the main task of running their business;\nMeet experts from a broad range of public bodies in an informal setting; and\nFind out about advice and supports that are available from the public sector.\n\nTCOB Opening Time\nThe half-day event will open at 8.30am. There will be two separate strands running at the same time\, with presentations from State bodies in one area and information stands manned by staff from these bodies in a separate area. The concise presentations will focus on key regulatory requirements and assistance available to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses. Experts will be available at the information stands to speak directly to attendees and answer questions. The first presentation will be at 9am. \n30 State bodies\, agencies and units in one location\nThis free initiative of the Department of Business\, Enterprise and Innovation will bring together up to 30 State bodies\, agencies and units in one location; the event will be an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs\, business owners and managers to learn about the broad range of advice and support that is available. This will also give attendees the chance to communicate with public bodies about their business concerns.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/taking-care-business-2017/
LOCATION:Printworks Conference Centre\, Dublin Castle\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
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SUMMARY:Mid-West Lean Network Conference: Continuous Improvement Through People
DESCRIPTION:Lean in Business centres on eliminating non-value-adding operations\, equipment\, and resources. The success appending to introducing Lean into a business is dependent on what an organisation puts into it in terms of commitment and planning. The evidential benefits of Lean are manifold\, most notably: improved quality; improved visual management; increased efficiency; and an easier to manage company. It does involve change and its adaptation can be challenging\, but rewarding. \nSince its formation in November 2016\, the Mid-West Lean Network has delivered a series of workshops focused on specific aspects of Lean. This inaugural Conference will look at Lean from the ‘People’ perspective. Expert panellists will share their experiential knowledge of preparing and embedding a Lean culture into an organisaton\, whilst a panel of CEOs\, in whose organisations Lean is a way of life\, will sum up what Lean means to their bottom lines and how the benefits are viewed in the board room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Programme\nConference Moderator: Claude Costelloe\, Operations Manager\, Zimmer Biomet    \n07:30am:             Registration & light refreshments \n8:00 am:              Welcome & Introduction: \n                             Neil Enright\, Chair\, Mid-West Lean Network &  \n                             Dr. Ann Ledwith\, Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies UL \nSession 1 – Building a Lean Culture  \n08:15am:              Building a Lean Culture in an Organisation \n                              Noel Hennessey\, Director\, Practical Lean Solutions \n08:45am              Continuous Improvement in a Medical Device start-up \nDave Keane\, Operations Manager\, Zimmer Biomet\, Galway \n09:15am              Utilising Culture to Accelerate Operational Excellence \n                             Colm Sheils\, Director of Manufacturing Engineering\, Boston Scientific \n09:45am              Cultivating an organisational culture \n                             Dr Anca Misescu\, Lecturer in Psychology\, University of Limerick \n09:15am               Q&A with presenters \n10:30am               Tea/Coffee and Networking \n  \nSession 2 – Our Lean Journeys  \n11:00am              Takumi Precision Engineering – Gerry Reynolds\, Managing Director \n11:30am              Cook Medical – Pat Burke\, Director of Operations \n12:00pm             Atlantic Aviation Group – Shane O’Neill\, CEO \n12:30pm             AbbVie – Sandra McDonnell\, Operational Excellence Program Manager \n13.00pm             Q&A with Panel \n13:30pm             LUNCH \n14.30pm            Motivational Speaker – Jim Gavin\, Assistant Director in the Irish Aviation Authority                                 (Dublin Football Manager) \nSession 3 – The Transformational Power of Lean in an Organisation \n15:00pm            Panel Discussion \n\n Mick Guinee\, Managing Director\, Ei Electronics                            \n David Hanly\, General Manager-IEPRO\, Element Six Group\n Nicole Mortimer\, Head of Business Product\, Marketing & Operations\, Three\n Additional panel speakers to be confirmed…\n\n\n16:00pm               Closing Remarks \nFees: €60 including refreshments and lunch. Please book online to secure your place. 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/mid-west-lean-network-conference-continuous-improvement-people/
LOCATION:University of Limerick.\, Limerick
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170515T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074324Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Newbridge 1st November 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 1st and 15th November 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration \nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost \nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-newbridge-1st-2017/
LOCATION:Newbridge\, Co.Kildare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170515T153746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074342Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Ennis 26th October 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis.\nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development.\nThe workshops will take place on 12th and 26th January 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly\nDay One\n•    How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•    The bid/no bid decision\n•    How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•    How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•    Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•    Success strategies for SMEs\nDay Two\n•    How to become more competitive\n•    Improving your document writing skills\n•    Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•    Debriefing following tender competitions\n•    Action planning for successful tendering\nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days.\nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk\nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring.\nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-ennis-26th-october-2017/
LOCATION:Ennis\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171027
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170914T121550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T121647Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE 10:10 Knowledge Sharing Event
DESCRIPTION:Stay Competitive: 50 Takeaways\nPast & Future\nfrom Irish Business Leaders\nand\nKen Kreafle\, Cheryl Jones\, Glenn Uminger ex Toyota Motor Executives \nRegistration: 8.30 / Start Time: 9am – Finish Time: 5pm\nCost: Members: €175 – Non- Members: €250\nTo book your place/s\, contact kate@icbe.ie or 061-423622\nBusiness Leaders sharing 10 years of their Enterprise Excellence experiences since 2007 \n Business Leaders giving their views and insights about what Ireland should do\nfor the next 10 years to sustain competitiveness and world-class results \nBusinesses include Allergan\, Boston Scientific Cork\, IBM\, Panelto Foods\, Vistakon…\nmore details to follow \nIreland has received the highest number of Shingo accreditations per capita worldwide – find out why and how
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/icbe-1010-knowledge-sharing-event/
LOCATION:Dromoland Castle\, Newmarket-on-Fergus\, Co.Clare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170809T124411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T124553Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practive Visit Abbott Diagnostics Longford
DESCRIPTION:Abbott Longford \nMember cost €100 per person (to be donated to local charity) \nNon- member cost will be €100 towards the charity of choice for the hosting company and €145 administration costs to ICBE. *(To discuss membership of ICBE and review the list of benefits to your company please contact the centre and we will be happy to discuss the value proposition to your company \nMaximum number: 20 / 2 places per company \nAGENDA: \nStart Time: 10.00am \n10.00am to 11.00 am Site Presentation \n11.00am to 12.30pm Site Tour \n12.30pm to 1.00pm Q&A \nFinish Time: 1.00pm
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practive-visit-abbott-diagnostics-longford/
LOCATION:Abbott Longford\, Longford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171026
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170808T101836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T102551Z
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SUMMARY:Agile-Lean: Product Owner Training
DESCRIPTION:This course provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts underlying agile\, the Scrum framework itself and the core responsibilities of the Product Owner: Agile Requirements Management and Planning. The training includes classroom type presentation\, interactive exercises and simulations\, sample exam questions and in-depth discussions with experienced Scrum practitioners/trainers. Covering all material required for PSPO™ and much more\, this course will give you the knowledge needed to pass the online exam and work as an effective Scrum Product Owner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nProspective Product Owners\nProduct Owners looking to gain PSPO Certification\nProject Managers and Team Leads looking to learn more about Agile planning techniques
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/agile-lean-product-owner-training/
LOCATION:Ammeon Learning Centre\, 25-26 D'Olier Street \, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20171010T101117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T101117Z
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SUMMARY:ISACA Ireland Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:ISACA Ireland Chapter Conference 2017 is designed to provide information systems professionals with a pragmatic approach to industry relevant concepts\, tools and best practices. The theme for this one-day conference is “Built on Basics\, Running on Trust – Practical Assurance in a Connected World”. The conference will have streams running simultaneously throughout the day with sessions addressing Information Security\, Audit\, Control\, Data Privacy\, Governance\, Risk & Compliance. \nThe sessions will offer real-world cases\, examples of actual tools and working papers used\, including mapping to ISACA frameworks\, successes and failures\, and insight on emerging issues. Interactive audience participation by including small group discussions\, exercises and other activities to promote dialogue will be encouraged by participants. Sessions will provide additional resources such as documents related to the topic\, bibliographies\, whitepapers\, relevant articles\, tools\, guides\, sample audit programs and other information that extends the learning beyond the session and adds value for attendees. \nKey Note Speakers for 2017:\n•Dr Dennis Jennings \n•Mr. Malcolm Harkins: Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance Inc. and former VP & Chief Security & Privacy Officer\, Intel Corporation
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/isaca-ireland-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171018T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20171003T123948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T124012Z
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SUMMARY:LEAN Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 - Encouraging Employee Creativity
DESCRIPTION:WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 by WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network \nEncouraging Employee Creativity  – Joe Fitzgerald\, Owner\, Microfix\, Idea Factory\, niggle.ie . \nAbout the speaker\nJoe is founder and partner at Idea Factory\, an innovation consultancy that helps its clients to improve\, re-kindle\, or kick-start their creative processes with particular focus on idea generation and idea management. \nJoe is also the owner of MicroFix\, an IT services company. His latest company Niggle.ie launched earlier this year. Joe is a graduate of the Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at WIT; and a regular speaker at WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group events. \nAbout the topic – Encouraging Employee Creativity\nIn this part-theory and part-practical session Joe will talk about a number of ways to increase the number and quality of employee ideas\, and propose an easy to implement idea management and implementation system. \nLean Practitioners Sharing Knowledge\nThe WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network present the WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series\, free monthly events which bring together practitioners in continuous improvement and lean enterprise\, operational\, and process excellence to share knowledge\, experience\, expertise\, and good practices. \nThe Series is brought to you in association with Waterford Chamber Skillnet. \nThis Seminar is a free and open event\, however places are limited and it is strictly a ticket-only event via eventbrite. \nFor further information on WIT Lean & Operational Excellence programmes\, activites\, and events please visit: \n· www.witleanforum.com\n· www.wit.ie/lean
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-practitioner-seminar-series-2017-2018-2/
LOCATION:WIT Arena\, West Campus\, Carriganore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170925T054503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T055553Z
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SUMMARY:Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018 – 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Irish launch event for the final Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018 – 2020 will take place in University College Dublin on the 18th October 2017. \nWith a budget in the region of €30 billion\, it is the largest funding opportunity in the programme to date. \nThere will be a keynote address from a European Commission speaker\, a panel discussion on optimizing Ireland’s participation\, a networking lunch and a set of parallel sessions. \nThese sessions will be run by the National Contact Points\, introducing the new work programmes with an emphasis on the novelty factors. \nThe Societal Challenge 5 Annual Information Day will take place that afternoon from 1pm to 4pm with the following draft Agenda:\n• General Overview of SC5 WP2018-2020\n• Case Studies – Successful coordinators\n• Side Initiatives\n• Support provided\nWe hope you can join us and look forward to meeting you there. \nPlease note there is NO PARKING at the venue\, but there are a number of Public Transport connections to UCD. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/horizon-2020-work-programme-2018-2020/
LOCATION:O’Reilly Hall\, UCD\, Belfield\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170704T061218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T061431Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD
DESCRIPTION:This one day conference will serve to disseminate successful European Research and Innovation (R&I) initiatives and contribute to the ongoing science-policy dialogue in the area of Nutrition and Security (FNS). \nThe conference will provide a stakeholder platform for a science policy dialogues to assess the current state of European research\, innovation and investment\, and explore furture needs relevant to: \n\nSustainable and healthy nutrition;\nclimate-resilience and environmental sustainability;\ncircularity and resource efficienty; and\nfood system innovation and empowerment of communities.\n\nThe conference is free of charge and will be open to researchers\, policy makers\, funders and investors\, policy makers and public authorities\, industry\, entrepreneurs\, students and civil society representatives. \nThe conference builds on the successful FOOD2030 High Level Event of October 2016 and will act as an important milestone in the preparation of the second High Level Event to be held under the Bulgarian Presidency in the first half of 2018. \n  \nDownload Event Draft Programme  \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/harnessing-research-innovation-food/
LOCATION:Charlemagne building\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170726T070438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T070635Z
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SUMMARY:Cré Bioeconomy Study Tour to Italy on 15th to 17th October
DESCRIPTION:The tour is an unique opportunity to have access to Novamont Biorefinery that ferments glucose via E. Coli for 1.4 Butanediol- the only facility in the world that does this. \nTo best understand the plant view the short animation https://youtu.be/zsEfH8-2uN4 \nSESA will be a real eye-opener to those who had never seen such an integrated plant\, one that manages over 500\,000 tonnes of brown bin material annually\, and produces biomethane\, electricity from biogas\, high grade compost\, district heating and heating for local greenhouses\, as well as providing an in-house water treatment plant for effluent- and all topped by solar panels. Details on SESA can be found on here: http://www.sesaeste.it/impianti.php \nTo make a booking\, please contact Sinead- sinead@cre.ie \nCre Bioeconomy Study Tour
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/cre-bioeconomy-study-tour-italy-15th-17th-october/
LOCATION:Venice\, Austria
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171012T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170515T153700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T075023Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Ennis 12th October 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis.\nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development.\nThe workshops will take place on 12th and 26th January 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly\nDay One\n•    How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•    The bid/no bid decision\n•    How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•    How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•    Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•    Success strategies for SMEs\nDay Two\n•    How to become more competitive\n•    Improving your document writing skills\n•    Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•    Debriefing following tender competitions\n•    Action planning for successful tendering\nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days.\nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk\nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring.\nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-ennis-12th-and-26th-october-2017/
LOCATION:Ennis\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170915T100542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T080811Z
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SUMMARY:ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NSAI\, the Lean Skillnet are offering a one-day workshop for the new ISO 20400 standard in Sustainable Procurement. \nWhether its sustainable purchasing\, responsible purchasing or sustainable procurement\, who does not want their purchasing practices to be sustainable anyway? \nA new standard developed\, ISO 20400\, Sustainable Procurement – Guidance. This one-day programme will provide guidelines for organisations wanting to integrate sustainability into their procurement processes\, as described in ISO26000. The training is intended for stakeholders involved in or impacted by procurement decision processes. \nDownload ISO Sustainable Procurement Brochure \nWho will benefit \nAll organisation’s\, independent of their size and sector: \n– By integrating the principles and issues of social responsibility within the purchasing process. \n– It is ideally suited to buyers and supply chain analysts seeking to expand their knowledge in this increasingly influential area. \nProgramme Outline: \n\nIntroduction to General EMS Schemes: ISO 14001\, Eco Label\, PEFC\nIntroduction to Sustainable Procurement\nUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement\nIntegrating sustainability into the organisation’s procurement policy and strategy\n Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability\nIntegrating sustainability into the procurement process\n\nOnline booking only. \nDownload Leanskillnet Workshop brochure
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/iso-204002017-sustainable-procurement/
LOCATION:NSAI\, 1 Swift Square\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171003T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170515T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T053840Z
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Excellence – Lean in Ireland – Regional Events 2017
DESCRIPTION:To date IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have hosted events in Galway\, Athlone and Cork for our small to medium sized client companies. The events have been regionally based and focused on the financial supports our Agencies offer to assist in creating an efficient operation and become more competitive. Speakers from both indigenous and multinational companies have shared how they are building a strong supply chain to win new contracts and how their lean journey has led to real success. \nThis is an opportunity not to be missed and will give you a chance to meet other like-minded companies and see what is going on in your region to support businesses. Look forward to meeting you at one of our events and bring plenty of business cards to share. Please circulate this mail with your teams involved in continuous improvement and operational excellence in your organisation. \nAgenda\n9.00am – Registration and Networking and Providers’ Exhibition\n9.30am – Welcome and Introduction. Lean – What it means for both indigenous and multinational companies. Impact of Lean on creating a culture of Enterprise Excellence in Ireland and the impact of that brand internationally. Supports available from State Agencies.\nBreda O’Toole\, IDA Ireland | Richard Keegan\, Enterprise Ireland\n10.00 – Brexit – Agency Response (IDA and EI) – TBC\n10.15am – Lean Case Study: C & D Foods – David Mulhall\, Head of Group\, Operations Development\,\n11.00am – Break\n11.15am – Medentech’s Lean journey & significant improvements achieved at its operation in Wexford.\nFergus Bates\, Lean Champion\,  Medentech Ltd.\, Whitemill Industrial Estate\, Co. Wexford\n12.00 – Winning new business and developing the supply chain – building enterprise capability; going from good to great; raising ambition; demonstrating the impact of Lean; and continuous Improvement on business growth.\nDavid Griffiths\, Operational Excellence Engineer\, Rottapharm Ltd. \,  Mulhuddart\, Dublin\n12.45pm – Light Lunch & Networking \nRemember your business cards!
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/enterprise-excellence-lean-in-ireland-regional-events-2017-3/
LOCATION:Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth\, Co. Kildare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Dublin 28th September 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction or on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 14th and 28th September 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-dublin-28th-september-2017/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170626T130516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T094459Z
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SUMMARY:Environment Ireland® Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:Environment Ireland® is Ireland’s major environmental policy and management conference. Organised in association with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Communications\, Climate Action and Environment\, the conference is now in its 13th year. \nIreland’s environment in 2017\nAs Ireland moves towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the launch of the National Mitigation Plan\, it is looking likely that Ireland will fail to meet the 2020 EU emission targets. These targets are hugely important as we aim to achieve a competitive\, low carbon\, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. This year’s conference programme reflects the current changing nature of the Irish and international environment\, including a wider focus on the National Planning Framework\, implementing the Water Framework Directive and working towards achieving a circular economy. It is important not only to hear the latest developments in policy\, but also to discuss and put your questions to expert speakers during dedicated Q&A sessions. Ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from those individuals and organisations shaping the future of Ireland’s environment on their priorities for delivering a cleaner\, greener environment which supports sustainable economic growth. \nView Environment Ireland Conference 2017 Programme \nKey themes for 2017 \n\nPolicy update and round table: How will Brexit impact the environment on the island of Ireland?\nClimate change\nWater\nPlanning and community engagement\nResource efficiency and circular economy\nIreland’s environment: Health and wellbeing\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nDenis Naughten\, TD\, Minister for Communications\, Climate Action and Environment\nLaura Burke\, Director-General\, EPA\nDr Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf\, Senior Fellow\, Ecologic Institute\, Berlin\nRomain Pardo\, Policy Analyst\, European Policy Centre\nIseult Ward\, CEO\, FoodCloud\nAlexander Teytelboym\, Research Fellow\, INET\, University of Oxford\nDavid Small\, Chief Executive\, Northern Ireland Environment Agency\nAveril Power\, Chief Executive\,Asthma Society\nOisín Coghlan\, Director\, Friends of the Earth Ireland\nMatt Shortt\, Project Leader\, LAWCO (Local Authorities Water and Communities Office)\nClaire Downey\, National Network Coordinator\, Community Reuse Network Ireland\nPeter Hynes\, Chief Executive\, Mayo County Council\nViviane Gravey\, Lecturer in European Politics\, Queen’s University Belfast
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/environment-ireland-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170927T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170809T130231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T130310Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practice Visit Depuy
DESCRIPTION:Lean Best Practice Visit Depuy (Ireland) Ringaskiddy Co. Cork. \nCost: Member cost €100 per person (to be donated to local charity of choice by hosting company) \nNon- member cost will be €100 towards the charity of choice for the hosting company and €145 administration costs to ICBE. *(To discuss membership of ICBE and review the list of benefits to your company please contact the centre and we will be happy to discuss the value proposition to your company). \nMaximum number: 20 / 2 places per company \nAgenda \nTime: 10.00am to 1.00pm \n10.00 to 11.00 On site presentation \n11.00 to 12.30 Site Tour \n12.30 to 1.00 Q&A
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practice-visit-depuy/
LOCATION:Depuy (Ireland)\, Ringaskiddy\, Cork\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170925T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170830T092040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T092304Z
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SUMMARY:IP4Business Training Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting the strong demand for business-oriented IP training offers\, the European IPR Helpdesk and the European Patent Academy\, are organising the European-wide IP4Business Training Roadshow\, consisting of 12 IP training events in 12 different European countries. \nThe training content is based on reviewed training modules of the IP4inno platform\, a selection of SME case studies just elaborated by EPO experts\, a first-hand update about the Unitary Patent and various contributions of local IP & innovation support stakeholders like the National Patent Offices or the Enterprise Europe Network. \nRegistration for the workshop can be completed via this online form.  \nPlease note:Attendance at the workshop is only possible after registration. \nRegistration is open until September 20th\, 2017. Please note that the number of participants is limited. Registrations are processed in the order in which they arrive. \n WHO? \nPlease feel free to get in touch with us anytime for further information or if you have questions regarding the event. \nContact EU IPR Helpdesk  \nClaire Fentsch \nEmail  claire.fentsch@iprhelpdesk.eu \nPhone +49 681 9592-3379 \nContact Enterprise Ireland  \nGerard O’ Regan \nE-mail: gerard.oregan@enterprise-ireland.com \nTel: +353 1 727 2304 \nWebs: www.een-ireland.ie \nwww.enterprise-ireland.com \nDownload Event Brochure  \nAgenda: \n10:30 – Registration and welcome coffee \n11:00 – Welcome address \nDr Imelda Lambkin\, National Director for Horizon 2020\, Enterprise Ireland | Joe Fox\, EEN Ireland | Thomas Bereuter\, European Patent Academy \n11:15 – Strategic business advantages by IP Management & SME case study – Aerogen Ltd – Dr. John p. Mc Manus\, sole trader \n13:00 – Networking Break / Lunch \n13:30 – Benefits of the Unitary Patent \nEPO European and International Legal Affairs \n14:15 – Creating values \nJörg Scherer\, CEO Eurice GmbH / Head of Training and Communication European IPR Helpdesk \n14:45 – Understanding IP – The Importance of Searching & How to Apply for your Rights \nMary Flynn\, National Patent Office \n15:15 – IP Strategy and Innovation – Joseph Doyle\, Enterprise Ireland \n15:45 – Final wrap-up – Jörg Scherer
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/ip4business-training-roadshow/
LOCATION:Enterprise Ireland\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170913T053404Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 5 day Lean Six Sigma and Facilitation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day course is broken into Modules\, Lessons\, and Labs which will provide practical application of the methodology and facilitation of tools for Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. \nWhat is Lean Six Sigma and who is this course suitable for? \nLean Six Sigma focuses on process performance removing waste and non-value add activities striving for a six-sigma level process of 3.4 defects per million opportunities through reduction of variation and data based decision making. \nThis is achieved through a philosophy to deliver and balance customer value and business profitability by removing wasteful and non-value-added activities from all business processes and products. Variation is reduced resulting in better\, faster\, lower cost products and services. \nResults are delivered through a consistent\, powerful methodology for gaining knowledge and problem solving known as DMAIC (Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve and Control) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for: \n\n\nThe 5 day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Facilitation workshop is primarily aimed at team members tasked to lead project teams\, be they local\, cross functional and / or cross geographical in nature. These projects are results focused whereby the Green belt with support from the Organization and Project Sponsor challenges the status Quo by promoting critical thinking through the Green Belt being proficient in basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques acting as a change agent. \nAt the end of the training course participants will be able to:\n•Understand the concept of Six Sigma and the DMAIC approach to process improvement.\n•Understand the tools involved in the Define\, Measure\, Analyse\, Improve and Control phases.\n•Understand the use of the tools in characterising processes\, analysing process data\, solving problems and controlling processes.\n•Use the key tools to solve practical business problems.\n•Lead local Six Sigma project teams or assist Black Belts to deliver tangible business results on larger projects \n————————————————
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-5-day-lean-six-sigma-facilitation-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170830T093457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T093559Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Cooperation in Water Logistics between Flanders and Dublin
DESCRIPTION:The Enterprise Europe Network offices at Dublin Chamber\, in association with Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV (Waterways Flanders)\, will organise a breakfast networking event\, entitled “Opportunities for Cooperation in Water Logistics between Flanders and Dublin” on Friday 22 September\, comprised of a briefing and B2B meeting opportunities with a delegation of companies from Flanders. \nA delegation of 30 companies will travel to Dublin seeking to establish contacts related to transport by water between Irish and Flemish companies including: \n\nIrish port authorities and port users\nIrish local and regional chambers of commerce and other organisations\nlogistics companies interested in water transport\n\nFor queries\, email international@dublinchamber.ie
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/opportunities-cooperation-water-logistics-flanders-dublin/
LOCATION:Dublin Chamber of Commerce\, 7 Clare Street \, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170809T121453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T122400Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practice Visit to Copeland
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA: \nBus Pick up at Louis Fitzgerald Hotel at 8.00am on Wednesday 14th September 2016 \n10.00am Copeland CI Journey Presentation \n11.00am Tour of Copeland Facility \n12.30pm Q& A \n1.00pm Close \nCOST: €100 Member rate/€245Non Member rate
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practice-visit-copeland/
LOCATION:Copeland Ltd\, Ballyreagh Industrial Estate \, Sandholes Road\, Cookstwon\, BT80 9DG\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170922
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170628T095526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T100432Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Arena at National Ploughing Championship 2017
DESCRIPTION:The National Ploughing Championships attracts over 283\,500 people over 3 days. It is Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural trade exhibitions. New Innovations and Inventions are encouraged to apply to enter the Innovation Arena using the website www.enterprise-Ireland.com/innovationarena. \nThe National Ploughing Association (NPA)\, organisers of the Annual Ploughing Championships\, have teamed up with The Irish Farmers Journal and Enterprise Ireland to recognise and reward outstanding innovation in the agricultural sector in the NPA Innovation Arena. \nThe Innovation Arena \nInnovation is one of the principles on which the Innovation Arena was founded and the competition for awards is at the heart of our event. \nEach year the NPA Innovation Arena receives extensive media coverage as the world looks to Ireland to lead innovation for the agriculture sector; improving farming practices in Ireland and beyond. \nThe NPA Innovation Arena puts inventions from Ireland on show to the world and helps establish their success by introducing them to the marketplace and facilitating networks that will help them take steps towards achieving commercial success. We’ve seen a number of individuals and companies launch new products and innovations at the NPA Innovation Arena\, going on to achieve global success. Approved entrants will showcase their innovations in the NPA Innovation Arena at the heart of the National Ploughing Championship. \nThe NPA Innovation Arena is the ideal place to demonstrate ground-breaking developments\, whether they are back-yard inventions or professional innovations\, to thousands of Innovation Arena visitors. \nInnovators from the following industry sectors are encouraged to enter: dairy and dry-stock farming\, horticulture\, information and communication technology\, cloud and mobile based software\, animal health and genetics\, water and waste management\, environment and clean-tech\, animal and farm management\, farm safety and leading research. \nWith a range of categories in which to enter\, and a competition structure that supports Irish ingenuity at all levels\, The NPA Innovation Arena is the perfect place to launch your new innovations.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/innovation-arena-national-ploughing-championship-2017/
LOCATION:National Ploughing Championships\, Screggan\, Tullamore\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170915T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170912T052752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T052752Z
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SUMMARY:LEO Meath - Information Session on LEAN
DESCRIPTION:LEO Meath would like to invite you along to our Information Session on LEAN so that we can tell you more about how this programme can help your business become more competitive. \nAgenda: \n\n9.30am Registration\, Tea and Coffee\n10.00am Introduction to Meath Lean for Micro Offer  (Lorna Cooney\, Meath LEO)\n10.15am – 10.30am Introduction to Lean (Robert Hernan – Enterprise Ireland)\n10.30am – 12.00pm Case Studies: Dromone Engineering\, Kellets and LIR Chocolates\n12.00pm – 12.30pm Q&A\n\nTo confirm attendance please email lorna.cooney@meathcoco.ie
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/leo-meath-information-session-lean/
LOCATION:Buvinda House\, Dublin Road\, Navan\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170914T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170515T152650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T075139Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Dublin 14th September 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction or on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 14th and 28th September 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-dublin-14th-september-2017/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170915
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170810T075343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T075343Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the European Water Stewardship Standard
DESCRIPTION:Gain an understanding of water sustainability and resources efficiency responsibilities at site and river basin levels\, as well as learning how to achieve compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive. \n\nThe workshop aims to:\nIntroduce Water Stewardship concept and the EWS\nProvide knowledge about Water Stewardship basics such as water impact\, shared risk and opportunities\, the four Water Stewardship principles and the area of influence\nGet insight into European Water Policy and major trends that will affect your water management\nUnderstand the EWS standard as a s tool to assess your local water risks and design a robust water management strategy\nPrepare for EWS Certification and beyond\nAnswer your questions\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop will appeal to those responsible for water management in industrial facilities including facilities managers\, EHS managers and operations directors. It will also appeal to representatives from water authorities\, agriculture and large public infrastructure facilities such as airports\, hospitals and universities.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/introduction-european-water-stewardship-standard/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Solutions Ltd":MAILTO:leanskillnet@central-solutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170811T094801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T095023Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Horizon 2020
DESCRIPTION:Enterprise Ireland are holding an introductory day to Horizon 2020 targeted at researchers who are new to Horizon 2020. There will be a series of presentations from the NCP (National Contact Point) team followed by short breakout meetings. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/introduction-horizon-2020/
LOCATION:Aisling Hotel\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170913
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170727T091308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T070436Z
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SUMMARY:Future in Medtech Ireland 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Theme of Sustainability within the Medtech processing and manufacturing sector has never been more important! For many years larger organisations have been realising the fact that environmental policies and energy efficiencies within processing is directly related to the bottom line! Reducing energy costs\, carbon footprint and waste during the process of Medtech devices can have a significant impact on the profitability of a facility. Additionally\, as Medtech manufacturers and their clients supply chains becomes more and more entwined they find themselves under increased pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. \n\nSignificant financial savings can be achieved through increased energy efficiency. (OFGEM forecast energy prices to rise by 20% by 2020)\nEnhanced marketing opportunities. Making your business and brands stand out from the crowd.\nSustainability encompasses some of the most robust energy management systems\, enabling continual improvements on energy performance.\nReducing carbon footprint and carbon tax.\nReduced reliance on suppliers through improved waste & water management.\nAdoption of ISO9001\, ISO14001 & ISO50001.\nEnsure best practice and culture within your processing facility.\n\n\nDelegate Profile:\nFuture in Medtech Ireland will attract senior-level executives and decision-makers from the Irish Medtech\, pharmaceutical\, medical & chemical processing industry and create an environment in which to network\, do business and access knowledge on the latest developements\, trends\, strategies and policies relating to one of Ireland’s most important manufacturing sectors. \nFuture in Medtech Ireland will bring together delegates from the Irish pharmaceutical\, medical & chemical manufacturing sector who are responsible for the energy efficiency\, environmental policies and financial performance of their operation within Ireland. \nWho should attend: \n\nFacility Managers\nEHS Managers\nEnergy Leads\nOperations Directors\nProduction Managers\nFinancial Controls\nManaging Directors
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/future-medtech-ireland-2017/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boxmedia":MAILTO:ronan@boxmedia.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170912
DTSTAMP:20260503T093534
CREATED:20170526T123300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T123633Z
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SUMMARY:WCM (World Class Manufacturing)-September mission
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Japanese approach towards World-Class Manufacturing \nLearn how Japanese firms achieve superior production standards \nFocus on the latest trends by visiting the top manufacturing plants in Japan \nVisit the real “GEMBA” (i.e. production site in Japan) \nMeet senior Japanese industry leaders\n\nSince the first edition in 1992\, more than 700 participants from across all EU Member states have participated in this practical training course. \nThe 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background. It assists the participants to acquire a better understanding of TQC (Total Quality Control)\, TQM (Total Quality Management)\, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)\, JIT (Just In Time)\, TIE (Total Industrial Engineering) practices and the current KAIZEN manufacturing methods (continuous improvement). \nThe training course consists of lectures\, workshops and visits to some of the world’s most advanced Japanese factories in order to understand the real “Gemba” (production site)\, talk directly with their production managers and observe the effective implementation of manufacturing methods. \nThis course will give its participants a detailed understanding of current Japanese approaches that they can adapt to help their companies lean journeys. \nPARTICIPANT PROFILE \nIdeal participants have an important strategic role in shaping the company’s best practice strategy or can influence the company’s management of quality control / best practice / production systems (e.g. Director\, Manager\, Operation & Logistics\, Plant Manager\, Quality Manager or Managing Director etc). \nThe sector of activity is unimportant since the themes covered are equally applicable in non-manufacturing industries. \nELIGIBILITY \nThe candidate must: \n\nbe a citizen of an EU Member State or of a COSME partnering country;\nwork for a company that is > 50% EU or COSME partnering country owned;\nwork for a company that is an EU or COSME partnering country juridical person;\nbe supported by their employer;\nbe able to participate in the entire programme;\nhave a good command of English;\nbe a manager involved in changing production engineering methods /strategy and / or production control\, or have previous experience in operations management or have knowledge and practice of production methods of excellence.\n\nSELECTION \nThe main criteria for selection are: \n\nthe professional & educational background of the candidate;\nthe strategy of the participant’s company regarding WCM implementation.\n\nIn order to ensure a high degree of personal attention\, the number of participants in each programme is limited to 25. \nPROGRAMME DESIGN & CONTENT \nStudy block I: lectures\, seminars & panel discussions\, presented by experts from Japanese industry covering subjects such as: \n\nLead-Time Reduction through Streamlined Flows of Information and Products\nPolicy Deployment\, HR Management and Best Practice for Staff Motivation\nContinuous Improvement of Customer Service Supported by WCM\nLean Thinking and WCM Approach in Japan\nTQC\, TQM\, TPM\, JIT and TIE\nAttractive Quality Creation\nLevelled Production System\nVariable-Product Variable\n-Quantity Production to meet Demand Fluctuation\nSynchronized Production System (from order to delivery)\nFlexible Manufacturing Implemented by QCD\nImprovement of Overall Manufacturing Capability.\n\nStudy block II: visits to companies – preparation for company visits and post-visit reviews.  \nThe sectors of activity of the companies to be visited include\, among others: \n\nChemical products and plastics\nMachinery\nSteel products\nAutomobile industry\n\nThe EU advisor is Prof. Richard Keegan – Enterprise Ireland\, a specialist in the fields of World Class Business and Benchmarking. He has focused on adapting these concepts for SMEs\, working closely with a large number of SMEs helping them to implement improvement actions. An author of several books on the topics\, he is a lecturer at Trinity College. He has led the DG Enterprise & Industry Benchmarking Initiative and the European Benchmarking Forum and Network\, for the European Commission. \nPARTICIPATION FEE – GRANT – GUARANTEE – CANCELLATION \nThe EU-Japan Centre covers all costs directly related to the mission (i.e. lectures and seminars\, group study trips\, including travel outside Tokyo). \nThe participants’ companies must cover travel costs to/from Japan\, accommodation and any other costs not covered directly by the EU-Japan Centre (living expenses). \nSMEs (*): \nParticipation is free. On top\, SMEs benefit from a €600 grant. \nSMEs must pay a 100% refundable deposit of €1\,000 to guarantee the place on the course. Failure to do so by the deadline set by the Centre may result in the offer of the place being withdrawn. \nThe deposit will be refunded within 8 weeks after the course\, minus any unpaid bills\, provided that the participant attends the entire course (absences during the course may lead to deductions amounting to 120 EUR/day) and submits any and all reports the Centre asks him/her to make. \nIf\, for whatever reason\, a participant cannot take up his / her confirmed place\, the deposit may NOT be refunded. \nNon-SMEs (*): \nNon-SMEs must pay a non-refundable contribution of €1\,000 towards the costs incurred by the EU-Japan Centre in relation to the company’s participation. Failure to do so by the deadline set by the Centre may result in the offer of the place being withdrawn. \nIf\, for whatever reason\, a participant cannot take up his / her confirmed place\, the contribution may NOT be refunded. \n(*): SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are companies meeting the standard European Commission criteria for an SME which have applied successfully for a scholarship. Other companies are large companies or SMEs that fail to apply successfully for a scholarship.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/wcm-world-class-manufacturing-september-mission/
LOCATION:EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (Tokyo)\, Shirokane-Takanawa Station\, Tokyo \, Japan
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SUMMARY:2nd ESRI-UCD Energy Policy Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The energy system in Ireland and globally is undergoing a transformation as it becomes decarbonised and increasingly integrated across sectors and markets. This workshop presents recent research carried out by UCD Energy Institute and the ESRI in relevant policy areas relating to future electric power systems\, sustainable energy communities\, new energy technologies\, residential energy efficiency\, and energy markets. It should prove useful to those involved in the energy sector from government\, industry and academia dealing with the challenges of the future energy system. \nPreliminary Programme \n08.30 Registration and Tea/Coffee \n09.00 Welcome Address \n09.30 Session 1: Energy System and Market Challenges \nChair: Una Nic Giolla Choille (Department of Communications\,Climate Action and Environment) \n\nMuireann Lynch: Re-evaluating Irish energy policy in light of Brexit\nEoin Casey: Water-energy nexus: opportunities and challenges for systems integration\nMel Devine\, Conor Sweeney\, Andrew Parnell & Valentin Bertsch: The value of demand response\nPetr Spodniak & Valentin Bertsch: Determinants of power spreads in liberalised electricity markets\n\n11.00 Tea/Coffee Break \n11.30 Session 2: Transforming Residential and Community Energy \nChair: Marian Troy (SSE Ireland) \n\nLisa Ryan\, Linda Mastrandrea & Petr Spodniak: Using residential electricity tariff structures to decarbonise the energy system\nSarah La Monaca & Lisa Ryan: Solar PV where the sun doesn’t shine – Estimating the economic impacts of support schemes for residential PV in Ireland\nPaul Beagon & James O’Donnell: Gas consumption in social housing: deep retrofit impacts by metered data\nOrla Nic Suibhne: Sustainable Energy Communities in Ireland: Lessons learnt from European Best Practice Models\n\n13.00 Closing and Lunch
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/2nd-esri-ucd-energy-policy-research-workshop/
LOCATION:The Economic and Social Research Institute\, Sir John Rogerson's Quay \, Dublin\, Ireland
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