LBI Conference Exhibitors 2025
3SIXTY
3SIXTY partners with the most ambitious Irish companies to deliver their full growth potential.
We believe that SMEs are the bedrock of the Irish economy. The all-too-often overlooked heroes.
We recognise that companies are made up of good people doing their best to succeed. And they, like everyone else, have their challenges along the way.
Sharing our mission of supporting ambitious Irish companies, our experts become your experts, bringing huge industry expertise to support you and your business so you can achieve your full growth potential.
Our vision is to be the go-to partner of choice for ambitious Irish companies who want support in achieving their full growth potential.
ATC Automation
ATC Automation specify, supply and support WeASSIST from German manufacturer Werma. WeASSIST is an innovative wireless plug and play solution for comprehensive and continuous monitoring of your production and logistics processes. It's cloud-based, easy to install, quick to retrofit and highly scalable which make the WERMA WeASSIST the ideal solution for all enterprises that want to ensure full transparency in their entire value chain.
All relevant data is clearly displayed regardless of the source (manufacturer, type and age of machines or manual workstations). Unlike complex MDC/MES systems or IoT solutions, WeASSIST makes all potential optimisations easily visible and evaluable in real time and from anywhere.
Atlantic Technological University
ATU are Ireland’s largest provider of online accredited Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence (OpEx) programmes. Over 25,000 learners from 50 countries have enrolled on our training courses. We work with leading employers in the manufacturing & services sector to provide a complete Learning Journey for their employees in business excellence from White Belt to Black Belt level. Please drop by our stand for further information on our free White Belt and 80% funded Yellow, Green and Black Belt courses which commence in September 2024.
Blocworx
Blocworx is a no-code software that facilitates enterprise-level digitalisation & Operational Efficiencies. The Blocworx Platform allows companies / organisations to deliver Software solutions without needing to code.
Build entire workflows, track processes, implement rules, checks and user criteria, and use all your data to analyse your performance, productivity, and create automated reports / Dashboards.
Our customers have built products such as Manufacturing Execution Systems - MES, CRMs, Quality Management Systems - QMS, Warehouse Management Systems - WMS, HR Systems and hundreds of Tracking Modules for everything from ESD logs to Asset Tracking to GDPR Compliance to Health & Safety / Risk Assessments.
We have developed a network of No Code Builders / Citizen Developers, Subject Experts and API / Integration Developers. For more information, please visit https://www.blocworx.com/
Clerkin Consulting
Founded in 2018 by Managing Director Dick Clerkin, we are a fast-growing independent consultancy firm specialising in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Construction Products sectors.
Our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to meet clients’ needs has resulted in trusted partnerships with leading brands across Ireland and the UK.
At Clerkin Consulting, we follow an associate model, ensuring access to industry-specific expertise through trusted consultants with proven track records in their respective fields.
We excel in project management and problem-solving, with a results-driven approach that has yielded measurable success in areas such as performance improvement, operational efficiency, quality control, cost reduction, and more.
Our core values include trust, professionalism, and community.
We prioritise honesty, integrity, and delivering consistent results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
Convergent
Convergent are a document and information management consultancy with bold ambition. Our mission is to dissolve the boundaries of information flow and bring an end to content chaos.
We challenge the short-term thinking and off-the-shelf products proffered to businesses to solve information, document control and automation problems. We choose to solve with fresh thinking and a new approach that lets information flow unhindered throughout your entire organisation using our 4 pillar approach:
1. Connected Systems - Dissolve the boundaries between systems and let information flow
2. Beyond Automation - Expandable efficiencies beyond a single business process
3. Compliance, by design - Legal, regulatory and client requirements met automatically by design
4. A Single Source of Truth - The latest and correct version of all your information, in one place
Our deep experience leads us to a simple truth – you won’t solve systemic problems with off-the-shelf software products. We out-think problems and future proof design beyond the solution. We analyse and diagnose the root cause so we can navigate a path through and beyond it.
Crystal Lean Solutions
Crystal Lean Solutions is a Limerick-based consultancy specialising in Lean transformation across various sectors, including Construction Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Software, and Electronics.
CLS is an approved Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) training provider with 5 LCi approved trainers. CLS is also an approved Engineers Ireland training provider and supports clients including construction as an approved Enterprise Ireland Lean consultancy practice.
CLS has supported over 100 construction companies including supply chain over the last 10 years including Ardmac, Clancy, Gem Construction, OCC Construction, Arcadis (formerly DPS).
CLS offers a range of services such as Lean Coaching, Training, Consultancy, and Mentoring. CLs emphasise a flexible, simple, and scalable approach, customizing Lean programs to fit unique organizational cultures and timelines. The team brings extensive experience, with careers spanning over 30 years in Operations Management.
Training programs cover areas like Leadership Development, Lean Belt Programmes, Project Management and Lean Construction project management. For instance, their Professional Diploma in Leadership aim
Dataworks
For over 29 years Dataworks have helped leading Life Science companies to deliver better outcomes through the Optimisation, Automation and Digitisation of their Processes. We apply our deep understanding of your sector, our Lean and OpEx experience to deliver truly transformational solutions to your business. We work collaboratively across all functions and levels of your business to develop the optimum solution with you. We strive to ensure that the social and technical aspect of your workplace operate in harmony, empowering your teams to work more effectively, make more informed decisions and enabling them to deliver their true value to your organisation.
Contact us any time if you would like to discuss how we can use our experience and expertise to deliver real benefits to your business.
Address: Dataworks Ltd Unit 4i, Six Cross Roads Business Park Waterford.
Tel: +353 (0)51 878 555
Website: www.dataworks.ie
Engineering Industries Ireland
As Ireland’s engineering business representative group and one of Ibec’s newest Trade Association launched in November 2021, Engineering Industries Ireland represents over 150 industrial engineering manufacturing and services companies in Ireland.
The engineering sectors we represent have exports at €8.8 billion or 3.6% of national exports, 10,800 enterprises employing 50,751 people and 65% indigenous companies. Our members are involved in industrial automation, precision engineering, agriculture machinery, material handling, packaging, energy and environment, process engineering, automotive, metal fabrication & processing, renewables and engineering services.
We represent engineering businesses, both homegrown and multinationals, big and small, to advocate for a supportive business environment, as well as provide expert employer relations, industry insight and incomparable networking opportunities for our members.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies at every stage of their journey, to develop, grow and scale, and to achieve their global ambition.
Helping your business grow through digital innovation and operational excellence.
Competitiveness is about redesigning your business to serve your customers more effectively. Innovative digital technologies like AI and real-time data, along with operational excellence initiatives like lean practices, enable businesses to enhance productivity, streamline operations and deliver excellent customer experiences. Discover how Enterprise Ireland can help you on your journey to becoming more competitive with a range of supports.
GembaDocs
Does your organisation run perfectly smoothly with great processes? If the answer to that question is no, then you need GembaDocs!
GembaDocs makes creating, editing and deploying digital work instructions easy.
It’s so easy to use that teams can create the work instructions where it matters, on the Gemba, as a team in minutes. Anyone can do it.
Just simply take a photo or short video of each process step with a short description, repeat as often as you need until you’re done!
The work instructions can be printed, viewed step by step in the app, displayed from url’s within ERP software or accessed via QR codes on Works documentation.
The software is so easy to use that everyone can be involved, meaning deployment can be done in weeks, not months. No consultants required.
Now with a digital skills matrix module for managing your teams training levels for each critical task, building engagement and enabling you to proactively build a multi-skilled team, there is no better manufacturing SOP software out there and we’re Irish!
We have customers in over 30 countries, ranging from SME’s to listed companies. There is a pricing option to suit every organisation.
Gift Innovations
Gift Innovations delivers creative gifting solutions to help recognise and reward employees and build strong customer loyalty. We work hard to find the best solution for our clients. Our extensive range of gifts includes premium brands, promotional products, corporate gifts, and awards. We offer brands like Samsonite and Garmin, branded notebooks and laptop backpacks, swag boxes, and award presentation pieces.
RewardNet®, our customisable rewards portal is a fully managed solution that takes the stress out of picking individual gifts for your employees. From celebrating career milestones to thanking employees for going the extra mile, RewardNet offers a wide choice of tangible gifts from premium Irish & International brands, that your employees will cherish and appreciate for years to come.
Promotional products are widely used in marketing strategies to improve brand recognition and increase brand loyalty. We bring creative solutions and quality merchandise that promote employee engagement, build strong customer loyalty, and elevate brands.
We bring lean values to our clients, suppliers, and employees. Contact us for a consultation to learn more.
ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
The Irish Centre for Business Excellence - (ICBE)
Helping Businesses Be the Best They Can Be
Exploring new and better ways of working that will bring improvements in the shortest time.
Learning how a challenge that has kept you awake at night has been solved by others.
And knowing that you’re building a strong company not just for yourself, but as part of your commitment to Ireland’s competitive future.
The key to it all is SHARING. A coming together for the good of not just one, but for all. At the Irish Centre of Business Excellence, our Members know that power is gained by sharing knowledge, not holding on to it. Because knowledge only reaches its true potential when we pass it on – and watch it multiply. Without a doubt, some of the most successful companies in the world are those who share, collaborate and practice free exchange of ideas.
This ‘willingness to work together’ is in the DNA of the ICBE, and has seen us help set, support and share best business practice, skills and knowledge for all our Members within the manufacturing and service industries.
Through events, customised funded training, Benchmarking Visits to exemplary companies and our unique Call for Support process we facilitate continuous improvement, spread innovations and collectively solve problems for the good of all.
ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
This comprehensive Skillnet is committed to promoting innovation and productivity though industry-led training for the manufacturing and service sectors in Ireland. Advanced methodologies and technology are key focus areas.
Focusing initially on Lean, Six Sigma and Shingo, this Skillnet has expanded to include key technologies and methodologies from automation to data analytics and additive manufacturing.
IDA Ireland
IDA Ireland is Ireland’s Inward Investment Promotion Agency. The Agency partners with overseas companies to secure new investment in Ireland and collaborates with companies to expand their existing footprint in Ireland. IDA Ireland works with a portfolio of 1,800+ overseas companies operating in Ireland across a myriad of industry sectors from Technology and Life Sciences to International Services and Financial Services.
Today, 9 of the top 10 Pharmaceutical companies, 14 of the top 15 Medical Technology companies, 9 of the top 10 Industrial Automation companies and 7 of the top 10 Global Software companies have established operations in Ireland.
With over 70 years experience in partnering with corporations and start-ups to internationalise and scale, IDA Ireland has gained a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed – come and speak to us during the Lean Business Ireland conference so that we can discuss in more detail how we can support you as you continue to grow and innovate your operations in Ireland.
Kanso
Founded by Lean Black Belt Stacy Franklin, we bring Lean beyond factory floors to the heart of service-based industries.
Our name, “Kanso,” means simplicity—precisely how we operate. We remove the clutter weighing you down to focus on the real drivers of success: purpose, people, and continuous progress. By pairing clear, intentional strategies with a culture-first approach, we empower individuals and teams to do their best work.
At Kanso, Lean isn’t just about saving time or money; it’s about building a sustainable, people-centric way of working. Our practical methods address real-world challenges and create lasting impact.
Whether you’re in healthcare, tech, or retail, we help you create a culture where continuous improvement is standard, all voices are heard, and actions add true value.
If you’re ready to transform how you work, Kanso is here to show you what’s possible—Lean for real life, Lean for all, Lean for what’s next.
Providing online training and bespoke in-person training in Lean culture, continuous improvement mindset, along with Lean tools and techniques relevant to your industry and role.
Kyzentree
At Kyzentree, we help manufacturing companies to track and improve the performance of their manufacturing floor in real-time. Our platform combines sensor data with live operator feedback to give a precise understanding of how effectively any type of operator-driven process is performing.
The hourly management dashboards give frontline support teams a consistent way to address issues on a day-to-day basis. The daily dashboards give a snapshot of shift performance for more collaborate tier meetings. The trend dashboards provide engineers with insights to drive step improvements in performance over time.
The software is backed up by a highly experienced lean-sigma team who provide onsite coaching to ensure every client gets the maximum value from the platform.
LBSPartners
Founded in 2002, LBSPartners is a business consultancy firm that provides leadership and operational excellence training that specialises in the areas of digitalisation, business excellence & strategic direction. We are guided by the LBS business transformation framework, enabling our clients to become better businesses.
We work closely with our clients to help them transform into the streamlined efficient operation they aspire to be. Together we do this by guiding our clients in developing skills and techniques to become more efficient, productive, and cost-effective to fulfil the value proposition they offer to their customers.
We have extensive Digital, Operational Excellence, and Leadership experience in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Irish-owned, indigenous companies across a number of sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, financial services, public sector, and medical devices.
The Leading Edge Group
Leading Edge Group is an international management consulting company that offers training, coaching, and consulting support to companies across multiple verticals including the life science, food & drink, general manufacturing, services and public sector, as well as many other sectors. The company adopts Lean, Six Sigma, and change management principles and philosophies to deliver improvement and change management solutions for organisations from its locations in Ireland, Canada, and Australia. They are experts in Digital Consultancy and architects of the “OneView” solution which analyses a process, product, or service from a climate change, operational excellence, and digital perspective to deliver an integrated improvement roadmap to meet business, environmental and digital goals.
They have been involved in some of the largest change transformation programs ever delivered in Ireland as well as supporting multiple transformations across the technology, food and manufacturing sectors. They also offer a large suite of e-learning, online learning and face-to-face accredited training programs in continuous improvement and soft skills, with over 10,000 qualified students.
Macmarts
Macmarts is designed to empower and enable engineers to be more effective, efficient, and innovative in their work. This platform provides a suite of tools, resources, and features that help engineers streamline their workflows, automate repetitive tasks, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions. The goal of Macmarts is to free up engineers from mundane and time-consuming activities, allowing them to focus on tasks that bring higher value to their projects and organizations.
ProStrategy
ProStrategy helps businesses achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth through technology-driven transformation. With 40+ years’ experience, we do this by partnering with customers to understand their business needs and implementing “best-in-class” Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Engagement, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Data Analytics solutions to optimise and streamline operational processes and provide the real-time insights to drive enhanced performance and growth.
ProStrategy is a Microsoft Business Applications Solutions Partner and is recognised as a leading partner in Ireland for business transformation through delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Analytics solutions.
Our team of 70+ Consultants combine business, technology, data and project management expertise to ensure project success. Our proven delivery methodology and processes are ISO Certified, and our Project Management Team is PMI Certified. To-date, we have successfully delivered over 450 projects.
ProStrategy builds long-term trusted customer partnerships evidenced by a 98% retention rate with over 250 active customers. Our customers include C&C Group, Carbery Group, Carbon Group, Casey’s Furniture, Flexachem, Gem Pack Foods, Hutchinson Engineering, Major Equipment, Mannok Build, Musgrave, Payzone, Specialist Joinery, Teeling Whiskey, Traditional Cheese Company, West Cork Distillers and WH Scott & Son Engineers.
For more information, visit www.prostrategy.ie
S A Partners
S A Partners is a global consulting and training company dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve true Enterprise Excellence. We partner closely with our clients to uncover their unique purpose, support their strategic goals, develop their teams, and enhance their processes—creating lasting, positive change. Our brand promise, Together, the Power to Improve, reflects our commitment to fostering environments where people can thrive and reach their full potential. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact—not only for our clients but also for our team and the communities where we work. At S A Partners, we believe in empowering people to succeed together, every step of the way. We are an affiliate of the Shingo Institute and have been supporting organisations across Ireland since 1993.
SETU Lean industry 4.0
Li4, is National Centre of Excellence in Lean Industry 4.0 @ South East Technological University. They are dedicated to process optimisation, and through the integration of Lean thinking and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, eliminate inefficiencies, enhance operational agility, and drive sustainable transformation.
The Li4 team has significant expertise in applying Lean principles alongside digital innovations, enabling businesses to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Li4 take a strategic approach to Lean Digital Transformation, covering Lean Management Systems, and Lean Digital Maturity Assessments, which can provide a clear roadmap for achieving data-driven, high-efficiency operations. With tailored coaching and mentoring programmes, we ensure organisations not only implement change but sustain it for long-term success.
Sintel Apps
Streamline Your Business with Sintel Apps
Sintel Apps (Sintel Forms & Sintel BI) transforms business operations by digitising processes, automating workflows, and delivering real-time insights - all within Microsoft 365.
With Sintel Forms, create smart, custom forms with integrated workflows, automated notifications, and conditional logic to ensure information reaches the right person instantly. No more manual tracking—just seamless, efficient processing.
Sintel BI brings your data to life with custom dashboards and reports that provide live, dynamic insights for smarter decision-making. Gain full visibility into operations, track performance in real-time, and make informed choices effortlessly.
Easy to use and quick to set up, Sintel Apps saves you time and money while improving efficiency, oversight, and compliance. Join us at Lean Business Ireland Conference to see how we can help your business work smarter, not harder.
Optimise. Automate. Elevate with Sintel Apps.
Skills to Advance
Skills to Advance is a national upskilling and reskilling initiative, funded through SOLAS. Skills to Advance assists employers to develop new skills in their teams, improve processes and cost savings, and increase their competitiveness through highly subsidised training. All Skills to Advance courses are delivered locally by the network of 16 Education and Training Boards (ETB) around Ireland. Since 2019, over 90,000 training opportunities have been availed of under the initiative.
Included in the Skills to Advance offering are Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications - bite-sized, accredited programmes that deliver targeted training in rapidly transforming skill areas. A suite of seven Green Skills FET micro-qualifications is currently on offer, including Lean Practice for Sustainable Business. This programme consists of two FET micro-qualifications: 1) Lean Principles for Sustainable Business, and 2) Lean Tools for Sustainable Business, which can be undertaken together or as independent awards. Upon completing these FET micro-qualifications, participants will have the skills to apply solutions in their business, and create more value with fewer resources.
SOLAS
Skills to Advance is a national initiative in Further Education and Training aimed at developing the skills of people in employment.
The Further Education and Training sector is contributing to sustainable development by equipping learners with green skills that can drive future change and providing opportunities for companies to develop the skills needed to compete in a low carbon, resource efficient, and circular economy.
Responding to the critical challenges of climate change and low carbon economy issues, SOLAS, the Further Education & Training Authority in Ireland, has developed and is currently rolling out a new innovative model of short, flexible, relevant, accredited Micro-Qualifications which includes a green suite of sustainability programmes. Areas cover Environmental Sustainability, Lean Practice, Resource Efficiency, the Circular Economy, Eco Driving and Sustainable Supply Chain Procurement.
These programmes are created in partnership with ETBs, industry and key stakeholders such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA, EPA, SEAI, Regional Skills Fora and Uisce Eireann.
SQT Training
For 30 years, we’ve brought the latest thinking, the leading techniques and the most accomplished industry trainers into ambitious organisations, large and small, throughout Ireland, the UK and beyond. We empower people with the capability to help their organisations reach the highest standards, maintain compliance and drive efficiency. We are renowned for a dynamic, practical real world approach. A combination of theory and practice that works.
We believe, in the field, the best people to learn from are seasoned industry experts, not just academics. That’s why we so carefully hand- pick every single tutor. People who have worked at the coalface, who can draw on their experience and share real world insights, stories and techniques. Leaders to empower and inspire you.
Training is much more effective when it’s made relevant to your organisation and your particular needs. That’s why we make it our business to understand your business. With that understanding we can best advise on who needs what training, and tailor programmes to precisely address your unique needs.
Keeping Digital Simple.
Target Integration
Target Integration is a leading provider of business management software solutions and digital adoption specialists, specialising in CRM, ERP, and automation systems tailored to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability for businesses of all sizes. With a client-first approach, we help organisations optimise operations through technology, seamless integrations, and expert consultancy.
Our expertise spans industries such as manufacturing, retail, distribution, and professional services, offering customised solutions that drive growth and digital transformation. As certified partners of leading software providers, we deliver tailored implementations, training, and ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Join us at the Lean Business Ireland Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 to discover how our solutions can optimise your business processes, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen your team. Let’s build a smarter, more connected future together!
Visit www.targetintegration.com for more information.
Cork: +353 21 731 8786
Dublin: +353 1 886 5684
University of Limerick
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WrxFlo
WrxFlo is a leading software solutions company that specializes in helping businesses connect multiple data sources and optimize their supply chain operations.
Using a People, Process, Technology framework, WrxFlo identifies gaps in both process and system functionality, integrates multiple Business systems (ERP’s, MES, CRM, CSV’s, Spreadsheets) and develops tailored solutions to enhance efficiency throughout the supply chain. As a result, WrxFlo’ s clients have seen significant improvements in manufacturing capacity, cost per unit, customer order fulfilment, and sustainability. For instance, some clients have reported a 40% increase in manufacturing capacity, a 20% reduction in transformation costs, a 98% decrease in overdue orders, and a 99% decrease in on-site paper usage. With their expertise in software solutions and commitment to helping businesses thrive, WrxFlo is a valuable partner for any organization looking to Lean-out and optimize their operations.
