Enterprise Ireland and IDA
King Quality Solutions are pleased to help client companies in the following areas that are generously supported by Enterprise Ireland and the IDA.
Qualifying companies can get grant aided support and consultancy services from us under the following schemes
LEAN BUSINESS OFFER
Enterprise Ireland’s Lean Business Offer is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisation to increase performance and competitiveness.
Lean tools and techniques are helping companies across the globe to address competitiveness issues within their businesses by building the capability of their people to identify problems, improve operations and create a more innovative organisation.
LEAN START
LeanStart provides an introduction to Lean concepts and allows you to gain an understanding of what the tools and techniques can do for you and your company in a short, focused engagement.
The programme involves up to 7 days support from an external Consultant/trainer working directly with an eligible company, typically over an 8-12 week period.
The goals of a LeanStart project may include;
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The introduction of Lean or related process improvement principles to a company,
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The completion of a specific improvement project to show the value of the approach,
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The development of a Lean / Organisational Innovation & Digitisation roadmap or action plan (this should normally include an assessment or benchmark of the current situation).
For more information on LEAN START please use the following link to the Enterprise Ireland website
https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/productivity/lean-business-offer/lean-start.shortcut.html
LEAN PLUS
The aim of the project should be to improve productivity within the company through a focus on what brings value to the customer, including increased quality, reduced costs/waste and improved speed of delivery. The basis for a good project is to empower and engage the people in the company, by drawing on their skills and talents to embed continuous improvement systems.
The LeanPlus grant can be used to support specific process improvement activities across the organisation as outlined in the application from the company. Note that the output from a project must include a visible step up in terms of new production or delivery capability. The project must not be focused on routine operational changes.
Examples of projects include;
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Identifying waste and reducing costs in your key processes through value stream mapping
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Improving lead times by optimising layout, workplace organisation and processes, information and materials flow
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Enhancing communications and teamwork through introduction of visual management systems throughout the organisation
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Improving quality through introduction of standardisation, structured practical problem solving and continuous improvement systems
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Increasing capacity at a reduced cost by implementing better processes to get the best out of equipment and systems (e.g. OEE, TPM, automation)
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Reducing cash flow costs by optimising inventory and stock forecasting through increased visibility and control to match customer demand
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Increasing profitability through improved product planning, scheduling and supply chain control systems in line with customer needs.
For more information on LEAN START please use the following link to the Enterprise Ireland website
https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/Productivity/Lean-Business-Offer/LeanPlus.html
Digitisation Voucher
The objective of the Digitalisation Voucher is to help companies prepare a plan for the adoption of digital tools and techniques across the business. Process Optimisation, Digital Customer Experience and Data Management will be essential in order to remain competitive post Covid-19. With that, the risks associated should always be considered, ensuring that Cyber Security is at the forefront of any digital plan.
For more information on the Digitisation Voucher scheme please use the following link to the Enterprise Ireland website
https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/productivity/digital-innovation/digitalisation-voucher/
Green Start and Green Plus
We are also happy to help client companies in the implementation of Green Start and Green Plus initiatives.