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We collaborate closely with organisations to understand their goals, identify barriers, and co-create tailored improvement programmes that deliver real impact.

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Our work is built on real-world experience across industries including manufacturing, aerospace, services, hospitality, tourism, and the public sector.

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We empower organisations across Ireland to build a competitive advantage in a global marketplace.

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Which Lean Six Sigma Belt Is Right for You? 
Which Lean Six Sigma Belt Is Right for You? 
6th Feb 2026

Choosing the right Lean Six Sigma belt is a critical step for both individuals and organisations. The right choice ensures that training aligns with experience, role, and business need – and that improvement projects deliver real, measurable impact.  At the...

Lean Six Sigma: Benefits, Training and Certification Pathways 
Lean Six Sigma: Benefits, Training and Certification Pathways 
5th Feb 2026

Lean Six Sigma is a proven business improvement methodology that helps organisations improve performance by reducing waste, minimising variation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across operations. For more than two decades, the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) has supported...

Helping Organisations Accelerate Improvement Using the EFQM Model
Helping Organisations Accelerate Improvement Using the EFQM Model
4th Feb 2026

For more than 30 years, the EFQM Model has been recognised globally as a practical framework for navigating change, improving performance, and building long-term, sustainable success. As a partner organisation for EFQM in Ireland, the Centre for Competitiveness...

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Strengthening Product Development for Reliable, Repeatable Quality 
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Strengthening Product Development for Reliable, Repeatable Quality 
26th Nov 2025

For organisations supplying into OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, the expectations around product quality, reliability, and process control have never been higher. To meet these expectations, the Advanced Product Quality Planning...

Unlocking the Opportunity: Attracting Chinese Tourists to Ireland’s Hospitality & Tourism Sector 
Unlocking the Opportunity: Attracting Chinese Tourists to Ireland’s Hospitality & Tourism Sector 
5th Nov 2025

As global travel rebounds, one of the most exciting opportunities for Ireland’s hospitality and tourism providers lies in welcoming Chinese visitors – a growing and high-spending segment eager for new experiences and authentic destinations.  A Market on the Rise In 2024,...

Lean Six Sigma – Drive Efficiency and Continuous Improvement Across Your Organisation 
Lean Six Sigma – Drive Efficiency and Continuous Improvement Across Your Organisation 
10th Sep 2025

Lean Six Sigma and the benefits for all organisations