Comparative Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Project scope
Categories
Data analysis Supply chain optimization Market research Environmental sustainabilitySkills
environmental impact assessments supply chain management supply chainThe goal of this project is to assess and compare the environmental impact of two different approaches to managing livestock supply chain management. More specifically, we would like to compare the environmental impact of moving live animals large distances for processing and further product distribution versus the environmental impact of establishing local processing capacity from where product is distributed. The outcome of the comparative assessment would be used to inform decisions regarding supply chain reform.
Students will need to collect and analyze industry data, assess its environmental impact under different scenarios and produce a report with their findings.
As the project's industry partner, we will provide a dedicated contact person for the project team. We will provide livestock movement data as well as product distribution and consumption by region to help inform the assessment. Finally, we will help connect the team with relevant research findings and industry experts that/who can support the work.
About the company
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) is the parent company of the brand new corporation (incorporation documents submitted and name pending) in need of a marketing strategy. The CSF is a national not-for-profit farming organization that has developed a number of novel agricultural technologies that it would like to commercialize under the banner of its new subsidiary. These include blockchain-enabled livestock and commodity traceability systems and artificial intelligence tools used for animal identification and welfare assessment.