Practical Solutions for Advancing Circularity in Supply Chains
This webinar kicks off a two-part series about the shift to circularity in supply chains. In this session, we’ll delve into the core Join us for the second webinar in the Pathway to Circularity series, where we will explore essential tools and resources designed to help businesses advance circularity in their supply chains. Mike Fernandes and Tanis Ostermann will continue the discussion from Part 1, diving deeper into how businesses can assess their supply chain readiness for circularity and apply practical solutions for implementation.
Building on the foundational concepts from the first session, this webinar will focus on actionable steps and key resources to help businesses integrate circular practices. Whether you’re evaluating your supply chain’s circularity, identifying opportunities for improvement, or seeking strategies for implementation, this session will provide valuable insights.
What You’ll Learn:
- Steps to incorporate circularity into supply chain operations
- How to assess your company and supply chain readiness for circularity
- Tools and frameworks to support circular business models
Missed Part 1? Watch Essential Concept for Supply Chain Transformation HERE.
MIKE FERNANDES
Founder
StrategyMakers Consulting
Mike Fernandes owns and operates StrategyMakers Consulting Inc. providing strategic advisory and project management support services to governments, public sector agencies, non-profit organizations and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in two areas of specialty:
- environmental sustainability;
- organizational strategy, management and leadership.
Over his 30+ year career, Mike has successfully completed numerous projects in a wide range of sectors both within Manitoba and across Canada.
Particularly relevant to this event and topic:
- Mike has worked across Canada to deliver successful outcomes in projects related to product stewardship, Extended Producer Responsibility, circular economy, recycling and diversion
- Mike is currently working with the Manitoba and Saskatchewan institutes of Supply Chain Canada to explore opportunities for applying circular economy principals to supply chain management practices
Mike holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Economics from the University of Winnipeg and an M.B.A. from the IH Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.
TANIS OSTERMANN
Principal & Founder
CanSustain
Tanis Ostermann is Principal & Founder of CanSustain, a Manitoba firm specializing in environmental and sustainability management issues and solutions. She has worked in the fields of environmental and sustainability management system development and improvement for twenty-five years, having led the design, facilitation and development of sustainability and ESG projects.
Ms. Ostermann has experience in utility, aerospace, clean-tech, water management, academic, airport management, retail, agri-food, telecom and municipal sectors. She has provided advice on the most pressing environmental and sustainability issues in the world today, including climate change, municipal planning, ESG, clean tech advancement, corporate sustainability governance and circular economies.
She is an Environmental Professional, certified through the Canadian Environmental Certification Approvals Board. Ms. Ostermann has a Bachelor of Science in environmental toxicology and a Master of Environment focusing on the use of existing, well-functioning management systems to enhance sustainability performance.
