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Canada’s first-ever grocery code of conduct is supposed to enhance transparency, predictability and fair dealing within supply chains. (Shutterstock)

May 29, 2023

The new Grocery Code of Conduct should benefit both Canadians and the food industry

Giovani J.C. da Silveira, University of Calgary

We need a comprehensive code of conduct that ensures the long-term sustainability of the industry, while also protecting consumers in the event of future supply imbalances.

Quand la Covid-9 est arrivée à nos portes, les consommateurs ont commencé à stocker des produits comme du papier toilette, ce qui a perturbé la chaîne d’approvisionnement et encombré nos espaces de vie. Ce n’est pourtant pas nécessaire. Erik Mclean/Unsplash

April 14, 2020

Voici pourquoi il est inutile de faire des provisions de papier de toilette au temps du coronavirus

Giovani J.C. da Silveira, University of Calgary

La chaîne d’approvisionnement du papier hygiénique fonctionne en mode « juste-à-temps », ce qui donne de la souplesse et permet aux étalages de rester garnis. La pandémie a perturbé ce processus.

When word of COVID-19 spread, consumers started stockpiling goods like toilet paper in their homes, both disrupting the supply chain system and creating living spaces crammed with paper products. It isn’t necessary. (Erik Mclean/Unsplash)

April 12, 2020

Coronavirus hoarding: Why you can stop amassing toilet paper

Giovani J.C. da Silveira, University of Calgary

Bulk buying disrupts the balance of the supply chain. Here’s how supply chains combat hoarding of products like toilet paper.

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