Sort by 
TGS wins Innovation in Operations at Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026
TGS secured the Innovation in Operations Award at the Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 for solving seismic data logistics through LEO satellite connectivity and cloud computing, enabling data transfer from remote locations in days rather than weeks. Supporting 26 surveys and 1+ petabyte of seismic data transfer, TGS demonstrated bold operational innovation translating emerging technologies into measurable global-scale logistics improvement, setting benchmarks for 2027.
From Productivity to Proof: Why Converting AI Gains Into Measurable Value Is the Next Operational Excellence Frontier
EY-Parthenon's CEO Outlook Survey finds 50% of UK CEOs cite AI as a top productivity driver, yet only 14% have ROI visibility and 74% fear a skills gap, making operational foundations the defining AI challenge.
Air Charter Service moves Manchester team into larger office
Air Charter Service has moved its Manchester office to premises with almost double the floorspace, expanding its northern UK operations. The broker says it outgrew its original space within two years of opening.
MegaGroup opens Leeds distribution centre for Bosta and epco
MegaGroup Logistic Services UK has opened a 101,000 sq ft Leeds distribution centre to fulfil orders for Bosta and epco. The site increases UK stockholding and supports next-day delivery across mainland UK.
Wittington Investments buys Boots from Sycamore and the Pessina family
Wittington Investments has agreed to buy Boots’ UK and Ireland retail and pharmacy operations for £6.7 billion, including debt. The deal covers more than 1,800 UK stores and 89 stores in Ireland.
OpenAI sets up Dublin applied AI lab and hires 200 more staff
OpenAI is adding 200 jobs in Ireland and opening a Dublin-based applied AI lab to help European businesses deploy AI tools. The move lifts its 2026 Irish job commitments to at least 450.
Mastercard adds Leopardstown building to grow Dublin tech base
Mastercard has opened a second office building at its Leopardstown campus, expanding its European Tech Hub in Dublin to more than 2,000 technologists. The expansion supports its push to localise European payments infrastructure.
OCS wins dual awards for Operational Excellence and Overall Excellence at Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026
OCS secured dual awards at the Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 for maintaining high standards across complex portfolios through innovation, teamwork, and customer focus, embedding continuous improvement culture that achieved simultaneous improvements across service delivery, resilience, and customer outcomes, setting benchmarks for 2027.
Lidl Ireland & Lidl Northern Ireland wins Operational Excellence in Retail at Operational Excellence Awards 2026
Lidl Ireland & Lidl Northern Ireland won the Operational Excellence in Retail Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 for structured compliance, the "Waste Not" Bakery initiative, and vertical integration supporting Irish producers. The retailer's proactive safety and sustainability leadership demonstrates how retail operators embedding compliance discipline whilst supporting local supply chains achieve simultaneous operational and environmental improvements, building momentum for 2027.
The 55-Point Gap: Why Ireland's AI Upskilling Deficit Is the Defining Operational Excellence Challenge of 2026
Skillnet Ireland's Talent Landscape 2026 finds 78% of Irish leaders see upskilling as strategic, yet just 27% plan AI upskilling against 82% expecting AI impact, exposing an urgent operational workforce management gap.
Discover What's Happening
Explore our newsletters
Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!
.png)
