Western Canada Supply Chain Research

The purpose of this project is to gather information from Food Centre clients and other stakeholders to address the barriers of the current supply chain development and access for food processors. I will look at how COVID – 19 has affected the supply chain and local producers directly. I will explore the option of an online supply chain network hub and gauge the interest of current stakeholders and discuss if this would help address current barriers. I will work to identify key stakeholders and supply chain participants in the Canadian food industry; design a data collection tool to gather insights; and collect input from stakeholders and participants. Based on the analysis of collected data I will then identify key requirements and interest in a supply chain network; research and identify similar initiatives in North America; research requirements and cost of developing an online food processing supply chain hub; and write a report for use in communicating with stakeholders and potential funding agencies.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Zhang

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: