Schulich Expands Partnership with George Weston Limited to Advance Sustainable Supply Chains
Schulich has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with George Weston Limited (GWL) to support the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, extending their collaboration through to 2030.
“Supply chains are essential to Canadian prosperity and provide the food, medication, and other items Canadians need by connecting communities from coast to coast,” said Galen Weston, Chairman and CEO of George Weston Ltd. “We are delighted to renew and expand our partnership with the Schulich School of Business to develop sustainable supply chains that contribute to a stronger, more resilient Canada.”
Launched in 2020, the Centre is a global hub of excellence in supply chain management, advancing teaching, research, and industry outreach. Over the past five years, the Schulich–GWL partnership has prepared the next generation of supply chain leaders while fostering innovative research and building strong collaboration between academia and industry. The renewal announcement was made at the 4th Annual Supply Chain Networking Event, which included a panel with Mark Bednis, Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited and Sarah Nisker, VP Supply Chain Planning & Initiatives, Loblaw Companies Limited.
The renewed partnership will deepen and broaden the Centre’s impact, including through three key areas of focus:
- Advancing inclusion in the supply chain workforce through new scholarship and mentorship supports, including the launch of the Women in Supply Chain Mentorship Program.
- Developing the next generation of leaders through industry-focused education, case competitions, and experiential learning opportunities
- Strengthening digital transformation & AI leadership in collaboration with Schulich’s Tech MBA Program
“This renewed partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future for Canada’s supply chains,” said Detlev Zwick, Dean of the Schulich School of Business. “We’re proud to continue working with George Weston Limited to develop the diverse, innovative leaders who will shape the future of this critical field.”
The George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains will continue to play a central role in developing talent, advancing applied and academic research, and engaging with industry partners to address urgent challenges in supply chain management.
For more information visit: http://schulich.yorku.ca/supplychains.
