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Lean is the way to go in Pigs, and not just on the Plate

When you hear “Lean” and “Pigs” in the same sentence, it is natural to automatically think of the best cuts of pork. But in this case, it’s not about taking the fat out of streaky bacon, it’s applying the toolset and principles of Lean Manufacturing in an area where it hasn’t previously had much exposure in Ireland; the Pig Farming Industry. That’s what Leading Edge Group, amongst other companies, has been doing for the past couple of months. As part of a Bord Bia/ Teagasc/ Enterprise Ireland initiative, 30 of Irelands top pig farmers have been participating in a large scale feasibility study looking at the improvement’s that can be made to a farms operations and profitability by applying the well-established Lean Manufacturing tools and principles on Piggeries. As part of the project, consultant Barry O’Brien has worked closely with several clients, one of whom is Pat O’Keeffe of O’Keeffe Piggeries based in Ballylough, Mitchelstown, Cork, Ireland. Read More

Healthcare Systems in Ireland and Canada have a Lot in Common

Healthcare systems in Ireland and Canada have a lot in common. They both have mainly publicly funded access to healthcare with some private insurance being required for services such as prescription medication. Both countries have issues with long wait times for some elective surgical procedures and for admission to hospital through the emergency department. Read More

CEO Q&A: Joe Aherne, ReganStein

Joe Aherne, CEO of Leading Edge Group and ReganStein In Business and Finance's latest CEO Q&A, Joe Aherne, CEO of Leading Edge Group and his new business, ReganStein, speaks of the changing market of consultancy and improving people's development along the way. Read More

Beating Blue Monday

As if January isn’t bad enough, today, Monday, January 15th 2018, has been marked one of bleakest days of the year – the dreaded Blue Monday! While there is no strict science behind Blue Monday, it is acknowledged every year. With daylight hours still short, consistently bad weather along with the hangover of Christmas – financially and emotionally, still looming over all of us, it’s easy to see why the third Monday of the year is linked with lots of people feeling low. So, what can be done to battle the Blue Monday fears? Read More

Flashback to 2011: Reeling in the Years – Irish seminar on change in height of economic crisis

  Flashback to 30th November, 2011 when representatives from some of Ireland’s largest companies met in Fota Island Resort to explore the theme “Managing Change”. The event was hosted by a national networking group called the Court of Experts and sponsored by the Leading Edge Group. Remember, this event was held in the middle of the economic downturn and change was the number 1 item on the agenda.  You can view the 2011 agenda via this link. Read More