About & Acknowledgments

Disclaimer

All calculations, findings, observations, and suggestions contained in this resource are provided solely for information purposes and should not be interpreted as legal, professional, or commercial advice. The prospective user of this resource is advised to carry out appropriate due diligence and gather additional information as necessary for making informed decisions.

The examples used throughout this resource are intended solely to provide context and illustrate concepts related to circular economy and circular supply chains. They are not intended to be compared to one another in terms of magnitude, impact, or success. It is important to recognize that any progress towards circularity, regardless of scale, plays a crucial role in advancing towards a more sustainable future.

About the Project and Project Team

This resource is part of a multi-year Circular Supply Chain Project focused on circular economy for supply chain management in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The intent of the project is to increase the adoption of circularity principles and practices within supply chains to increase the competitiveness, resilience, and productivity of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through industry engagement and development of tools, resources, and training materials.

This resource was created in partnership by the following contributors:

• Supply Chain Manitoba (SCMA MB) is a non-profit organization that supports individuals and organizations in Manitoba to improve their overall supply chain performance. Supply Chain Manitoba is also a member of the Province of Manitoba Sector Council Program, representing the Transportation and Logistics industry.
• CanSustain Management Solutions Inc. is a sustainability and environmental management consultancy serving corporate, institutional, non-profit, utility, and municipal clients across Canada.
• StrategyMakers Consulting provides strategic consulting and advisory services to organizations, businesses, and public sector agencies.

Acknowledgements

The project team would like to thank the Industry Advisory Council for their contribution to the development of this resource. The council was brought together by the project team to represent and engage key sectors and stakeholders, and to provide feedback on the development of this resource. The council was made up of the following members: