Research

Supply Chain Intermediaries Study
Prepared for: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation by A. Hickson, Ph. D., CFA, B. Wirth, B. Comm. (Hons), G. Morales, B. Comm. (Hons), University of Manitoba Transport Institute
Published 2008

ABSTRACT
This report identifies and defines the different types of supply chain intermediary firms in Manitoba. A general analysis of the industry is followed by the results of 18 in‐person interviews of Manitoba intermediaries selected from a list provided by the D&B research company. The interviews examine the issues and opportunities in the industry along with the respondent’s opinions towards Government initiatives.

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Taming That Monster Under the Bed
Exploring Critical Relationships Between Supply Chains and the Environment
Highlights from the conference, June 9 - 10, 2008

The Joint Learning Initiative and partners - the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal College, The Van Horne Institute, the City of Calgary and the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council - offer you video and PowerPoint presentations on the urgent issue of supply chains and the environment.

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Low Cost Country Sourcing Sector Reports

Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada partnered with Industry Canada to develop research on low cost country sourcing (LCCS). The analysis allows manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and 3PLs to better understand the current trends and to benchmark certain key performance indicators (KPI) of LCCS within their own specific sector.

• The manufacturing report, retail and consumer product goods report and automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical and electronic reports are available now for SCL members. Please click the link below to access the report in either official language.

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JLI Banana Case Study

Explore the logistical journey of the banana through the supply chain, careers, and the people that make it happen.

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