McWilliam Bags / UK Sailmakers Ireland A dual-division marine trade business that had outgrown its manual systems, and needed a single connected view of repairs, production, stock, and customers to keep pace with its own growth. 80% Projected reduction in repair admin time 100% Improvement in customer history traceability 70% Drop in wholesale order handling…
Golden Brown Established in 2019 and located in Cabinteely, Co. Dublin, Golden Brown operates a café and wholesale sandwich manufacturing base. 50.5% Reduction in energy consumption from new coffee machine 0.47 tonnes Reduction in CO2e 13% Identification in how to decrease fuel consumption for deliveries “We were delighted to work with John Bosteels recently on the Green for Business Programme…
Byrne’s Spar Oakpark Operating since 2001 and located in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Byrnes Spar Oakpark is a convenience retailer with a long-standing commitment to sustainability, having previously received a Repak Green Retailer Award. As the store developed over more than two decades, a number of refrigeration and lighting systems remained in operation from the original opening and a subsequent 2009 refit. With energy…
Food, Drink & Hospitality Five anonymised engagements across artisan food, drink and hospitality businesses show a common thread: owners doing everything themselves, and the capacity that opens up once that starts to change. €131,360 Combined savings identified 7–25% Capacity increase range (4 of 5 cases) €26,000+ Average value per engagement 5 Engagements completed In food…
Education & Training Three anonymised engagements across education and training providers show what happens when owners step back from day-to-day delivery and the business gets a system to run on instead. €179,200 Combined savings identified 40–50% Capacity increase range (2 of 3 cases) €59,700 Average value per engagement 3 Engagements completed The common thread across…
Creative & Design Services Three anonymised engagements across creative and design-led businesses show that even highly bespoke, hands-on work benefits from a structured process behind the scenes. €151,083 Combined savings identified 2x Wholesale sales growth (one engagement) €50,000+ Average value per engagement 3 Engagements completed Creative businesses often assume Lean doesn’t apply to them because…
Accountancy & Financial Services Five anonymised engagements across accountancy and financial services firms show what Lean thinking finds in a sector where the ‘product’ is information. €167,070 Combined savings identified 100% Right First Time achieved (Case 2) 54 Days of capacity recovered per year 5 Engagements completed The ‘product’ is information: getting it in, processing…
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