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Apex B2B launches AI-enabled commerce platform to address operational gaps in mid-market B2B trade
Dublin-based SaaS firm Apex B2B has officially launched following a €1.5 million investment, including R&D support from Enterprise Ireland. The company's AI-enabled commerce platform targets operational efficiency gaps in mid-market B2B trade.
RCK Partners strengthens Irish R&D advisory capability through Hogan Consulting partnership
UK tax and advisory firm RCK Partners has expanded its Irish operations through a partnership with Hogan Consulting, led by former EU commissioner Phil Hogan. The alliance targets R&D tax credit support for Irish businesses.
Darren Woods to bring operational excellence consulting expertise as judge to Operational Excellence Awards 2026
Darren Woods, CEO of WD Excellence and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 20 years of operational excellence experience, joins the judging panel of the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, bringing deep consulting expertise in embedding sustainable improvement cultures across organisations. His appointment adds practitioner-level rigour to the evaluation process, ensuring entries are assessed against standards that balance cultural maturity, strategic alignment, and measurable performance improvement across Ireland's operational sectors.
From Exporters to Operators: How Irish Companies Must Build the Operational Foundations for UK Scale
Enterprise Ireland's 2026 UK sentiment survey finds two-thirds of Irish companies planning workforce growth in Britain, signalling that operational maturity, not just export ambition, will determine who scales successfully.
Lumber Liquidators relocates headquarters and warehousing to Tennessee to consolidate supply chain operations
US flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators is relocating its headquarters and warehousing operations to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, creating 76 jobs and investing $32.4 million (€28.2 million). The move consolidates supply chain operations with parent company F9 Brands.
Oracle and NetSuite launch AI-powered platform to unify restaurant back-office operations
US technology firms Oracle and NetSuite have launched an AI-powered platform designed to unify back-office restaurant operations. The solution integrates inventory, procurement, scheduling, production, and cash management into a single system.
Apple Operations International posts record revenues of $235bn from its Cork base
Cork-based Apple Operations International Ltd has posted a record $235.3 billion (€204.9 billion) in revenues for the year ended September 2025. Pre-tax profits rose 6% to $80.96 billion (€70.49 billion).
Manna raises $50m and plans 400 jobs to scale drone delivery operations
Irish drone delivery firm Manna has confirmed a $50 million (€43.6 million) Series B funding round and plans to create 400 new jobs across Ireland and the US. Total investment in the company now stands at $110 million (€95.8 million).
Prove expands Dublin R&D hub with $5m investment to drive global identity innovation
US digital identity firm Prove is expanding its Dublin R&D hub with a $5 million (approximately €4.6 million) investment, creating 50 jobs. The expansion accelerates global product development and enterprise-scale identity operations.
Operational Excellence Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed
The shortlist for the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, recognising Ireland's leading organisations and individuals driving operational excellence and business transformation. Winners will be revealed at the ceremony on 27 May 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The shortlist spans 22 categories, reflecting the depth and ambition driving Ireland's operational sectors forward. Finalists demonstrate outstanding achievement across operational performance, continuous improvement, and business transformation.
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