Algonquin College advances sustainability efforts with innovative new Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Lab
Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab (GSCSRL).
Under the leadership of Ahmad Teymouri, Professor, Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Hospitality, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies.
During the grand opening, industry partners, Algonquin College faculty and staff attended to learn more about the innovative work being conducted at the GSCSRL and to explore potential collaborations in applied research within our supply chain programs.
The lab features carbon emission assessments, Lean Six Sigma analysis, tailored process optimization plans, and customized sustainability solutions.
“The launch of our Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Lab marks a pivotal step towards a more sustainable future. This lab will serve as a hub for research and innovation, empowering our faculty and students to collaborate with partners in developing solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices across industries and communities. The lab is a key component of our Sustainability Research Focus Area”, said Phillip Dawe, Director of Applied Research.
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About Applied Research at Algonquin College
Applied Research brings Algonquin College’s talented professors and students to greater Ottawa’s businesses, industry partners and community organizations to collaborate on applied research projects that provide practical solutions to everyday issues and create new and innovative products and services. Beyond theory and principle, applied research allows the academic experience to become a journey of personal discovery.
About Algonquin College
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 200 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.