In engineering and manufacturing circles, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is often viewed as a “box-ticking” exercise—a mandatory, tedious document required by auditors or customers. However, when treated as a mere administrative hurdle, FMEA loses its power.  To...

The Farnborough International Airshow once again provided a fitting stage to celebrate the achievements of companies that continue to raise the bar for excellence within the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. The Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) is delighted...

Profile: Professor Sandra Moffett, Business Analytics at Ulster University Professor Sandra Moffett is Professor of Business Analytics at Ulster University and a research-active member of the Business and Management Research Institute. She previously served as Head of the...

New research highlights a significant gap between having data and using it to generate insight.  Businesses have access to more data than ever before. But having data and making effective use of it are two very different things.  New findings from...

Profile: Andrew Kirke, Partner at Tughans Andrew Kirke is a Partner in Tughans’ commercial team, advising clients across commercial and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on the energy, technology and clean tech sectors. He is qualified across...

Powering a Cleaner Future for Local Business – Biomethane & Transport Decarbonisation. The Centre for Competitiveness, in association with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, is progressing a feasibility study to assess the potential for biomethane gas to...

Profile: Debbie Caldwell, Climate Commissioner, Belfast city Council  Debbie leads Belfast City Council’s climate work and co-chairs the City’s ‘Our Planet Board’ and the Belfast Climate Commission. She leads a collaborative programme of work to develop a pipeline...

Profile Brian is a Senior Director in PwC’s Managed Services business. He joined PwC Managed Services ten years ago and has played a key role in its growth from 150 to over 2,000 professionals, delivering complex managed services...

Senior representatives from Northern Ireland’s councils, officials from DAERA and other government officials gathered at Belfast City Hall today for a strategic briefing on emerging Waste-to-Value technology.The session was convened by the Centre for Competitiveness (NI) in collaboration...

Ireland has taken a significant step in strengthening its tourism relationship with China, following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tourism Ireland and Trip.com Group in Shanghai. The agreement was signed during a visit to China by Taoiseach...

Following a year of strong performance and growth, the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) continues to support organisations across the Island of Ireland to improve competitiveness, productivity, and long-term sustainability. Over the past year, CforC has expanded both its reach and range of services, responding to...

PublicJobs has been awarded 5-star recognition from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) – becoming the first Civil and Public Sector organisation in Ireland to achieve this level of international accreditation. The award was formally presented by Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform...

The Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) recently celebrated a major milestone in its journey – marking 25 years of supporting organisations across the Island of Ireland to improve performance, drive innovation, and enhance competitiveness. The celebration brought together members,...

All set up and ready to go at the NI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in the Eikon centre in Lisburn. Find us at stand E35! Looking forward to a great day of networking, and sharing...

The Centre for Competitiveness is proud to congratulate the latest graduates of the Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Programme, delivered in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast Business School and SAM NI. This prestigious programme is designed to equip frontline manufacturing...