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The COVID-19 global crisis continues to disrupt manufacturing and global supply chains with severe consequences for society, businesses, consumers, and the global economy. What short term actions do companies take
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The unprecedented demand for biocidal hand sanitiser products during the pandemic means suppliers are now facing significant challenges. To beat this shortage and ensure the supply of sanitiser for their
March was the busiest month for grocery sales ever recorded. According to Kantar, over the 12 weeks to March 22nd, sales in the State’s grocery retailers rose by 10.1 per
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has set up a database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources, to ensure the UK is able to respond to the
In a study published by ING, reveals that in the context of COVID-19, Ireland now looks to be one of the most vulnerable economies. The economic damage that Covid-19 inflicts
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted 50.6 in February, down slightly from 50.9 in January and
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Thursday, 27th of
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm, has won the IFSA (Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance) Best Sustainable Food Product Award 2020. Manor Farm, received the award for the company’s ‘Farmers to Market’
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) launched CIRCULEIRE – the National Platform for Circular Manufacturing – at the 2020 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which was held recently at
“The Fourth Industrial Revolution will fundamentally change every aspect of our lives and manufacturing is at the epicentre of that. Manufacturing will be totally reshaped,” pointed out Henrik von Scheel
The winners of the 2020 IMR Manufacturing and Supply Chain Awards were revealed at a special ceremony and gala dinner held recently at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. A total
There is still time to register to attend the 2020 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which has been extended to a two-day event to meet growing demand,
Having set new records in terms of its scale and visitor numbers last year, the 2020 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition has been extended to a two-day
Established in order to recognise excellence and raise standards across Ireland’s manufacturing industry and its associated supply chains, the 2020 IMR Manufacturing and Supply Chain Awards are now open for
Growth has triggered UK and Ireland specialist multi temperature supply chain operator and responsible family business, Oakland International, to launch a new division, Oakland Distribution. With a fleet ranging from
Plastics Action Alliance, the recently formed group that comprises of 11 leading agricultural processing and food businesses in Ireland, has set out its key objectives. The industry leading group aims
More than 2,000 people are expected to visit the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Expo that will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Wednesday,
The recent National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, held at the Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, set new records in terms of its scale and visitor numbers. More than
Approximately 3,000 people from all over Ireland are expected to visit the 2019 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday, January 17th,
Premier Publishing & Events, in partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research, has launched the inaugural Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards. The awards are the first of their kind on the island
In February, Lidl Ireland called out to Irish suppliers nationwide to enter products into their Supplier Development Programme, Kick Start. This programme, run by Lidl Ireland and supported by Bord Bia, is
Irish-owned firms rely heavily on the UK as the source of intermediate inputs, which are goods used to produce a final product. Over half of the total imports used by
McArdle Skeath, one of Ireland’s leading supply chain management providers, has opened its new 12,500 sq m temperature controlled storage facility in Hollystown, Dublin 15. The supply chain facility represents
The Mid West’s thriving aerospace and aviation industry will feature strongly at Manufacturing Solutions 2018, Ireland’s manufacturing supply chain conference
65% of Irish businesses have not reviewed their supply chain to identify current business relationships that might be negatively impacted
Dachser Rail Services between Europe and Asia With Dachser Rail Services, the global logistics provider offers an alternative to
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food industry, has said the full implementation of the December
The Irish manufacturing sector, which contributes 25% of GDP and employs over 44,000 people both directly and indirectly, is key
Attracting more than 2,500 visitors, from across the country, and featuring 235 speakers and 350 exhibitors, the 2018 National Manufacturing
“Businesses across Ireland must prepare themselves for a ‘hard’ Brexit. You must establish your exposure now,” cautioned Lucinda Creighton (pictured),
Take placing on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin, the 2018 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
The impact of Brexit on Ireland’s supply chain and potential border issues will be a prominent topic at this years
Exertis, a leading distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets, has announced that its supply chain business, Exertis
Specialist refrigerated transport and logistics company, McCulla Ireland, has been recognised both locally and at UK and all-Ireland industry events
On the 10th and 11th of April, Teagasc hosted 20 EU experts in Galway for a two day meeting to
Post provided by Mazars. Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of digital technology activity and employment within the OECD
The rate of input cost inflation accelerated sharply in February, amid higher prices for a range of raw materials, but
Post provided on behalf of Spaciotempo. A multinational FTSE 100 distributor of non-food consumables and equipment turned to temporary building
Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen met with the Prompt Payment Code Stakeholders to discuss the
The price of basic metals rose 12.1 % in January while other factory gate prices remained relatively stable, according to
The September – December 2016 InterTradeIreland Business Monitor Report, issued on Monday, shows that 98 percent of businesses surveyed have
The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which aims to boost goods and services trade and investment flows, was
Exports totalled more than €116 billion in 2016, the highest annual total on record, according to preliminary figures released by the
A delegation of 20 Irish companies, led by Enterprise Ireland and Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen, participated
“Implementing a traceability system is not an expense. The benefits of traceability should outweigh the cost of implementation,” according to
The largest ever gathering of the manufacturing community in Ireland took place at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
The Irish manufacturing sector remained in growth territory during the opening month of 2017, with both output and new orders
Synecco, a global supplier of contract manufacture and design solutions for the medical device market, will be exhibiting in Dublin
Contax Production Automation Ltd. will be showing showing a Yamaha orbital scara robot, the fastest, most robust and accurate of
Production for Manufacturing Industries rose 17.1 percent in November 2016 compared with the previous month, according to figures released by
The Irish manufacturing sector showed further signs of recovery following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, with business conditions
Breege O’Donoghue was appointed as the new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI), Minister for Jobs,
Monthly factory gate prices increased by 0.9% in November 2016, according to data released by the CSO on Thursday. This
Ireland were recorded as the second-highest users of social media by enterprises in 2016, according to a report released by
A record rise in new export orders was signaled as companies benefited from Sterling weakness in November, according to data
Cork-based multilingual customer experience and technical support providers Voxpro, announced on Tuesday, November 30, that it intended to create 400 new
Dublin-based Healthcare services provider UDG released preliminary results of their financial year on Thursday, November 24, which showed an 8%
English food producer Cranswick announced on Wednesday, November 16, that it has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of
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