Strategic Vision On Competitiveness – The Next Generation Supply Chain

On Thursday 13th September, the Centre for Competitiveness, in association with HP, Newham College and DFP, will host the first of three strategic awareness seminars and dinner at the Northern Ireland Science Park.  The purpose of these seminars is to communicate the significant technological and social changes that are taking place internationally that will have [...]

Helping Small Businesses to Compete Globally

Do you need a Business Improvement Tool to help you support and develop your clients?
The Business Juggler, recently named the best of its type in Europe, is part of the range of online business improvement tools developed by the Centre for Competitiveness.  It helps micro, small and medium sized enterprises prioritise time and resources on the areas of their [...]

Overcoming Challenges in a Unique Business

The Centre for Competitiveness, in association with Funeral Services Northern Ireland, will be hosting a networking event on overcoming challenges in a unique business using modern management techniques that really do work!
Funeral Services NI are ISO 9002 Accredited and are NI Quality Award Winners.  By attending you will gain practical insight into how FSNI have [...]

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the way forward

At a recent seminar organised by the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) and BioBusiness NI, it was discussed how RFID is being employed by major companies around the world to revolutionise the way they manage stock and the movement of goods.  Bob Barbour, CEO of CforC says that RFID is emerging as a massively valuable supply chain [...]

World Experts Unveil Route to Greater Competitiveness and Efficiency

Northern Ireland firms have heard how to enhance their competitiveness and improve efficiency from senior managers at some of the world’s top companies.  Experts from Hewlett Packard, Intel and Tyco discussed best practice in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management at a seminar in Belfast’s Hilton Hotel.  It was organised by the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) and [...]

NORTHERN IRELAND TRIO AMONGST FIVE UK-WIDE AWARDS FINALISTS

Three Northern Ireland organisations are amongst five finalists in a leading UK-wide awards scheme. St Mary’s Primary School, Park, CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) and Antrim-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings have been shortlisted for the prestigious UK Excellence Award, run by the British Quality Foundation. They will vie with Bedford College and Edinburgh [...]

DUNGANNON CONSTRUCTION FIRM OUTLINES ROUTE TO £30M SUCCESS

Firms from across Northern Ireland have heard how Dungannon’s McAvoy Group has become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading construction firms through its emphasis on innovation and customer service. The company, which has a turnover of £30 million, hosted a Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) event this week (Wednesday June 27) at its Ballynakilly Road [...]

Guidance: Force for Change – EGSA’s 40th Anniversary Conference and Exhibition

Investment in high quality guidance for adults is widely recognised as an essential component underpinning workforce development, social inclusion and economic competitiveness.
EGSA’s conference aims to extend the debate on the role of independent guidance, its ability to support change in individuals and structures and its contribution to skills policies in the light of the [...]