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Why Food Waste Demands Systems Thinking
Food waste costs the world over $1 trillion every year —and that price tag barely captures the true impact. When food is wasted, we’ve also wasted land, water, energy, labor, and the chance to nourish people. (Source: UN-FAO / major media reporting) What Food Waste Signals About Our System Food waste is a symptom of deeper issues, policy, pricing, and perception often push us toward “all-or-nothing” sustainability, when the real answer is balance—prevention first, smart redis
Erin Creegan-Dougherty
Oct 201 min read
Canada’s Hydrogen Moment: Why the Country Is Betting Big on the Fuel of the Future
Introduction Canada is emerging as a global leader in the shift toward low-carbon hydrogen. Backed by abundant natural resources, industrial expertise, and supportive public policy, the country is rapidly positioning hydrogen as a cornerstone of its clean-energy transition. As the world races toward net-zero targets, Canada’s hydrogen strategy has become both an environmental and economic opportunity—bridging traditional energy industries with new renewable pathways. Canada’s
Erin Creegan-Dougherty
Oct 153 min read
Beyond Efficiency: Why Supply Chain Integration Defines Competitive Advantage
Exploring how supply chain integration strengthens resilience, transparency, and competitive advantage in a connected global economy. By Maskwa Consulting Studio - Supply Chain & Operations Understanding Supply Chain Integration The best way to explain the concept of supply chain integration (SCI) is to describe its desired outcome: achieving an accurate, timely, and smooth flow of goods, services, information, and money throughout the value chain (Bowersox et al.). In simpl
Erin Creegan-Dougherty
Oct 146 min read
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