Industry Spotlight: Operational Excellence Awards 2024

Honoring Ireland's Leaders in Operational Excellence

Boosting productivity and enhancing efficiency remains at the core of modern business management. These vital efforts were recognized and celebrated at the Operational Excellence Awards 2024, held at the Crowne Plaza, Santry, on May 30th. The event highlighted some groundbreaking achievements in operational excellence across diverse sectors, showcasing Ireland's leaders in driving efficiency and innovation.

Key Highlights:

• An Post Commerce received the Overall Operational Excellence Award for their impressive "An Post Way" initiative, which demonstrated exceptional continuous improvement techniques and team engagement leading to improved performance and customer satisfaction.
• Robert Hernan, Senior Lean Adviser at Enterprise Ireland, was named Operational Excellence Leader, acknowledging his pivotal role in driving lean transformations for numerous Irish enterprises.
• Categories such as manufacturing, facilities management, healthcare, and logistics saw outstanding winners, including Viatris Little Island and BWG Foods.

What the Judges Said:

Brian Coll, lead judge and lecturer at ATU Sligo, noted the improvement in the quality of submissions year-on-year and praised participants for effectively utilizing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. He emphasized the value of continuous improvement, which remains a challenge yet a critical driver for operational success.

Why It Matters:

These awards don't just recognize excellence—they set benchmarks for industries across Ireland. Participants, from major corporations to micro-enterprises, highlight how operational efficiencies lead to impactful business growth and innovation.

Want to stay part of the conversation or learn more about applying these operational principles? Make sure to participate in next year’s awards or explore resources shared by leaders in the field.

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