Sustainable Agri-food Supply Chain Management
Learn to manage sustainable agri-food supply chains, optimizing environmental protection, social fairness, and economic growth in this comprehensive course.
Learn to manage sustainable agri-food supply chains, optimizing environmental protection, social fairness, and economic growth in this comprehensive course.
This comprehensive course explores the management of sustainable agri-food supply chains, focusing on optimizing synergies between environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic growth. Students learn to address diverse sustainability challenges in the agri-food sector, from environmental footprint reduction to stakeholder engagement. The course covers crucial aspects of supply chain sustainability, including labor standards, health and safety, non-financial reporting, and product lifecycles. Participants develop skills in measuring and benchmarking environmental performance, while understanding the unique attributes that differentiate sustainable agri-food supply chains from conventional ones. The program emphasizes practical decision-making tools for improving organizational competitiveness while maintaining responsible practices.
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What you'll learn
Apply sustainable supply chain management principles to protect environmental resources
Implement effective measurement systems for supply chain sustainability performance
Develop strategies for ethical supply chain management and transparency
Optimize synergies between environmental protection, social fairness, and economic growth
Integrate stakeholder engagement principles into supply chain management practices
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainable agri-food supply chain management, covering key aspects of environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic viability. Students learn about supply chain sustainability principles, performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and practical decision-making tools. The curriculum emphasizes the unique challenges and opportunities in managing sustainable agri-food supply chains, from field-level operations to global supply chain networks.
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Instructor
8 Courses
Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expert
Tasha Richard serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business & Social Sciences at Dalhousie University, bringing over 25 years of industry experience in food innovation, marketing, and value chain management. Her teaching portfolio includes core courses such as Introduction to Business Planning (MGTA 2013) and Advanced Entrepreneurship (MGTA 4001), along with specialized electives. As a Professor of Entrepreneurship, she focuses on developing the next generation of problem-solvers, with particular emphasis on inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems and food innovation. Her expertise bridges academic theory with practical industry experience, contributing to Dalhousie's robust entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Through her work at Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture, she helps cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students while maintaining a special focus on food innovation and sustainable business practices.
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