91社区 Desautels Faculty of Management - Saibal Ray's Recent Media Coverage /desautels/channels_item/75 en Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback鈥攂ut it won鈥檛 work for everything /desautels/node/1524833 <p>Wind has been powering the economy for centuries. Long before giant aluminum windmills were fed into the electric grid, wind filled the sails of ships plying the open seas. French businessman Guillaume Le Grand wants to bring back wind-powered shipping, and his company is already shipping French goods to North America that way. However, the approach will work better for some products than others, according to Vice-Dean of Faculty<strong> <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong>.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:26:24 +0000 91社区 91社区 Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala /desautels/node/1063860 <p>聽</p> <p>91社区 hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. 91社区 Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below.<br /> #Bravo2024</p> <p>路 <a href="/desautels/genevieve-bassellier"><strong>Genevi猫ve Bassellier</strong></a>, Best AMCIS Emergent Research Forum Paper, Americas Conference on Information Systems</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:55:09 +0000 91社区 Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray named Top Retail Experts for 2024 /desautels/node/764550 <p>Two faculty members of the<strong> Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)</strong> have been named to Rethink Retail鈥檚 Top Retail Experts (TRE) list for 2024, one of the most prestigious global accolades in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.</p> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:39:44 +0000 91社区 Holiday grocery price freeze includes more products this year, but long-term affordability solutions needed /desautels/node/561950 <p>This year, Canada鈥檚 large grocery chains are freezing the price for a greater variety of items than usual before the holidays. While 10-15% more products are included in the freeze this year, the true test of affordability will come later. 鈥淗ow high will grocery prices be when the price freeze ends?鈥 asks <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Professor Saibal Ray</strong></a> in an interview with CBC Radio鈥檚 As It Happens.</p> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:20:32 +0000 91社区 Canada's big grocery chains face pressure to cut prices as food costs rise /desautels/node/526568 <p>Food prices rose by 5.8 per cent in September, prompting the federal government to ask Canada鈥檚 five largest grocery chains to provide a plan for how they will stabilize prices, with staple products a likely focus. 鈥淗igh transportation costs, inventory issues and other pressures driving up costs are subsiding,鈥 says <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Professor Saibal Ray</strong></a>, who specializes in Operations Management. Ray, commenting to Financial Post and Toronto Star, suspects the grocers鈥 promises to Ottawa will involve price cuts.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:54:42 +0000 91社区 BSRM and MMA launch Data Sphere Lab /desautels/node/222155 <p>The <a href="/bensadoun-school/"><strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong></a>, in collaboration with the<a href="/desautels/programs/mma"> <strong>Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</strong></a> at 91社区 Desautels Faculty of Management, is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Sphere Lab.</p> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:27:29 +0000 91社区 Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray named Top Retail Influencers for 2023聽 /desautels/node/88079 <p>Two faculty members of the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management</a> were named to Rethink Retail鈥檚 Top Retail Influencers list for 2023.聽 Professors <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen">Maxime Cohen</a> and <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a> were both recognized with this distinction, alongside some of the world鈥檚 top retail experts, consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and thought leaders who are making an impact in the online retail community.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:20:30 +0000 91社区 How far is too far for retail innovation? /desautels/node/86905 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, is concerned that the ongoing rise in retail technologies like self-checkout kiosks and smartphone-based order facilities may backfire as some shoppers find these features inconvenient and frustrating. While technology has proven useful for navigating social distancing guidelines, it can only go so far before it disrupts people鈥檚 sense of comfort and control, he says.</p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:24:08 +0000 91社区 New trucker vaccine mandate adds to supply chain woes /desautels/node/86902 <p>As of January 15, truckers crossing from the U.S. to Canada must show proof of vaccination to enter the country. Canadian truckers are exempt from the federal mandate but must quarantine for 14 days upon their return. In a recent broadcast of 鈥淐BC News: The National,鈥 Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a>, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says the mandate could result in significant supply shortages. The segment begins at the 8:50 mark.</p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:14:23 +0000 91社区 Shedding light on liquor shortages /desautels/node/85600 <p>Amid supply chain bottlenecks overseas, Canada is facing a significant shortage of imported liquor, leading provincial liquor authorities to encourage early, local shopping for holiday favourites. According to Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director聽of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, the ongoing scarcity of transportation resources is only making the shortage more acute.</p> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:47:22 +0000 91社区 This holiday season is make-or-break for retailers /desautels/node/84552 <p>In light of ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and labour shortages, businesses may not offer their deepest discounts this holiday season. According to Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, the Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, 2021 sales will signal whether many retailers can stay afloat despite production delays.</p> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:11:40 +0000 91社区 Shedding light on the supply chain dilemma /desautels/node/83904 <p>As retailers anticipate a welcome uptick in sales amid the holiday shopping season, manufacturing and delivery delays continue to limit just how much profit retailers can expect.</p> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:51:32 +0000 91社区 Slowing the vehicle supply chain /desautels/node/82445 <p>In the race to cut down on global carbon emissions, many experts are turning their attention to automotive manufacturers and their customers. As a potential solution to slowing the vehicle supply chain, Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, suggests a collective pivot toward car rentals or other ride-share services in place of purchasing personal vehicles. The move would significantly decrease the number of cars in factories and on the road.</p> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:47:31 +0000 91社区 In-store technology is transforming retail spaces /desautels/node/81068 <p>Throughout the pandemic, in-store technologies like price-check kiosks and self-checkout have created a more convenient shopping experience for consumers and provided retailers with greater access to valuable data on shopping habits. But consumers are concerned about privacy, and retailers may not have the necessary resources to purchase and upkeep in-store tech.</p> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:58:51 +0000 91社区 Frictionless shopping pays off /desautels/node/80916 <p>As convenient becomes more synonymous with contactless, Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, sees a wealth of opportunity for retailers to innovate.</p> <p>By providing more digital options, both in-store and online, retailers can set the stage for a boost in sales and customer loyalty that exceeds their investment in technology upgrades.</p> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:25:43 +0000 91社区 Gauging progress in Canada鈥檚 vaccination efforts /desautels/node/80862 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, joins a group of experts on the Bill Kelly Show podcast to share his perspective on the status of Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccination rollout initiative, including the growing pressure to expand vaccine access on a global scale.<br /> 聽</p> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:43:26 +0000 91社区 Delve - The "New Normal" podcast: Black Swan Event with Saibal Ray /desautels/node/80827 <p>In episode 1 of聽<strong>The聽</strong>鈥<strong>New Normal</strong>鈥 hosted by聽<strong>Dave Kaufman</strong>,聽Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a>聽</strong>highlights the successes and failures of the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and global distribution, compares Israel's effort to Canada's, and questions if Canada will want to do all that鈥檚 necessary to be prepared should similar incidents arise in the future.</p> Fri, 21 May 2021 20:36:07 +0000 91社区 Vaccine benefits far outweigh the risks /desautels/node/80715 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, joins the Scott Thompson Show to offer his perspective on the safety of AstraZeneca and Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccines in the wake of health scares.</p> <p><a class="button--outline" href="https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/updates-on-the-astrazeneca-and-johnson-johnson-cov" target="_blank">Listen (from 3:45 鈥 16:50)</a></p> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:01:56 +0000 91社区 Predicting the future of domestic vaccine production /desautels/node/80682 <p>Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong> joins the Scott Thompson Show podcast to answers questions about current state of COVID-19 vaccine acquisition across Canada. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a substantial provincial investment in the construction of a new, state-of-the-art influenza vaccine facility.</p> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:05:25 +0000 91社区 Behind Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine shortage /desautels/node/80660 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a> recently made a guest appearance on The Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio to discuss the current vaccine shortage in Canada.</p> <p>From Ray鈥檚 perspective, politics has played a central role in many countries鈥 decision to reserve vaccines for their own citizens, but navigating a complex supply chain has also factored into the difficulties experienced by countries like Canada.</p> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:34:01 +0000 91社区 One year later, COVID-19 still disrupting supply and demand /desautels/node/80617 <p>According to Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong>, most companies were ill-prepared to deal with the surging demand for essential goods after the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020.</p> <p>Panic buying and hoarding combined with transport shutdowns to make shortages even more severe.</p> <p>One year later, we are still feeling the ripple effects of the initial shock to the supply chain.</p> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:15:09 +0000 91社区 Mass vaccination possible for Canada despite supply shortage /desautels/node/79831 <p>As Canada struggles with a shortage of vaccine doses, Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong> says the government has an opportunity to get a mass vaccination plan in place by the time the supply chain stabilizes.</p> <p>He points to indoor sites such as convention centres and malls as possible vaccination sites during the winter and larger venues like NHL arenas during summer months.</p> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:39:13 +0000 91社区 Package-free stores aim to eliminate waste /desautels/node/78910 <p>A new wave of sustainability-focused retailers are embracing a package-free retail trend to minimize the environmental impact of shopping for groceries and everyday goods.</p> <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, the academic director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, applauds the innovative attempts to avoid packaging while pointing out the difficulty of implementation.</p> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:21:06 +0000 91社区 Pfizer delay causing vaccine shortage in Quebec /desautels/node/78349 <p>Quebec will receive only half of the expected Pfizer-BioNtech vaccines by February 8<sup>th</sup>聽due to strategy adjustments made by production facilities in Europe. Accelerated vaccine deliveries are planned for February and March to address the shortfall. The shortage will mainly affect elderly patients in long-term care, who were set to receive the second round of the vaccine in mid-March.</p> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:44:02 +0000 91社区 Avoiding a vaccine vial shortage /desautels/node/76874 <p>The launch of the largest vaccination campaign in history involves the mass production of medical vials constructed out of borosilicate glass.</p> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:28:33 +0000 91社区 Restaurant automation gains new appeal during pandemic /desautels/node/76873 <p>As social distancing measures remain in replace across Canada, consumers are flocking to buy automated food and drink kiosks for fresh, made-to-order food and beverages with little to no human contact.</p> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:19:42 +0000 91社区 Logistical challenges stand in the way of COVID-19 vaccine /desautels/node/76761 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, describes the daunting complexity involved in ramping up the first round of COVID-19 vaccine production. From transportation to coordination, getting the right amount of vaccines to the right place and the right time is no small feat.聽<a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2098594&amp;jwsource=em" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:59:21 +0000 91社区 Retail for a post-COVID world /desautels/node/76693 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a> weighs in on the strategies that will propel retailers to success in a post-pandemic landscape where the optimal customer experience is a frictionless experience. As the academic director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, Prof. Ray oversees the newly launched <strong>Master of Management in Retailing</strong> and the upcoming opening of a <strong>retail innovation lab</strong> that will give customers a glimpse of the future of retail.</p> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:03:25 +0000 91社区 Montreal retailers plan for month-long Black Friday to stay afloat /desautels/node/76571 <p>Struggling Montreal retailers hope to build a critical mass of shoppers downtown through offering traditional Black Friday sales and events for multiple days, even up to a month in some stores. Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, weighs in on their Hail Mary strategy.</p> <p><a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/a-month-of-black-friday-downtown-montreal-stores-plan-sales-bonanza-to-save-disastrous-year-1.5176977" target="_blank">Learn more</a>聽</p> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:35:21 +0000 91社区 Delve: Adapting our Global Supply Chains During a Historic Pandemic /desautels/node/76160 <p>For the last several decades we have been conditioned to assume that necessities like food items and cleaning supplies will be readily available whenever we require them. But the COVID-19 pandemic has upended those supply chains, as well as those for other necessities, such as medical devices (e.g. respirators) and personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves). In this context, 91社区鈥檚 <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a> explores how Canada can best adapt its global supply chains and the lessons to be learned.</p> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:55:36 +0000 91社区 Delve: The Retailer鈥檚 Post-Pandemic Playbook /desautels/node/76121 <p>Even if the spread of COVID-19 shows signs of slowing down and retail stores begin to reopen, the economic recovery from the shutdown will be long and convincing people to visit brick-and-mortar stores will be a challenge. Professors<strong> <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen">Maxime Cohen</a></strong> and<strong> <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong> of 91社区鈥檚 <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> share two retail strategies that will be useful moving forward.</p> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:06:46 +0000 91社区 Delve: Consumer Behaviour in the Post-Pandemic Retail Landscape /desautels/node/76101 <p>As the world rallies to contain the spread of COVID-19, consumers continue to adapt to the new normal, characterized by stringent physical distancing and self-quarantining measures. In such a context, few aspects of consumer behaviour will be left unchanged over the long term. Professors <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen"><strong>Maxime Cohen</strong></a> and <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong> of 91社区鈥檚 <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> outline four shifts that we can expect to see.</p> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:30:04 +0000 91社区 Protecting consumers from supply chain disruptions during global crises /desautels/node/75993 <p>COVID-19 has resulted in significant disruptions to the supply chain, particularly for necessities such as medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE). Such large-scale disruptions have聽become a matter of life or death for some, with manufacturing and transportation systems almost coming to a global standstill.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:05:01 +0000 91社区 Professor Saibal Ray publishes new book /desautels/node/75288 <p>In his new book <i>Channel Strategies and Marketing Mix in a Connected World</i>, Professor <b><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a> </b>puts the spotlight on how the digitalization of the retail channel affects consumers, products, and sustainability.</p> <p><a href="https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030317324" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:49:52 +0000 91社区 Consumers show a rising interest in retail events /desautels/node/75160 <p>As we see a growing interest in retail events, retailers are tasked with the challenge of finding new and exciting ways to draw in customers. The expansion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales into a week-long event indicates that the retail industry is showing no signs of slowing down.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:02:25 +0000 91社区 Bensadoun School on the rising popularity of Black Friday sales /desautels/node/75156 <p>For many stores, Black Friday is now a week-long sale catering to the needs of both online and in-store shoppers. Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a> talks to Global News about the rising popularity of Black Friday sales and how the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> is preparing the next generation of retailers to enhance the customer鈥檚 journey.</p> <p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/6213283/black-friday-shopping-trends" target="_blank">Watch interview</a></p> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:45:37 +0000 91社区 Grocery stores for a more ethical world /desautels/node/74048 <p>While most will agree with making ethical food choices in theory, it remains difficult to sway consumers to change their buying behaviors.</p> <p>For Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a>, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the benefits must be apparent and immediate for the average shopper.</p> <p>The key, he goes on to explain, is finding ways to save people time and money.</p> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:29:16 +0000 91社区 Shoppers hit the stores with sights set on bargains /desautels/node/73726 <p>Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with frenzied shoppers looking to get the best deals on their favorite products.</p> <p>In light of their growing appeal, Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a> charts the development of these major shopping events, particularly within the Canadian market.</p> <p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/4692655/montreal-shoppers-line-up-for-black-friday-sales/" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:51:17 +0000 91社区 Insights into the changing face of retail /desautels/node/73721 <p>On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> joins <i>Global News Morning</i> to explore the unique opportunities that the school will bring for students and researchers interested in the evolving retail sector.</p> <p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/montreal/program/global-news-morning-montreal" target="_blank">Watch video</a></p> Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:44:39 +0000 91社区 Open for Business: 91社区鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management dedicated to the future of retail /desautels/node/73700 <h3>Interdisciplinary teaching and research hub equips next generation of leaders to promote sustainable retail practices</h3> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:30:09 +0000 91社区 It鈥檚 full speed ahead for the Bensadoun Retail Initiative /desautels/node/68629 <p>Almost one year since the Bensadoun Family Foundation announced the landmark gift to 91社区 of $25 million, the proposed <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management </strong>has received official approval from the University as of March.</p> <p>According to Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Academic Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, 鈥淲e see ourselves as having a unique opportunity to do something on a global level that can differentiate us.</p> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:32:22 +0000 91社区 1st Fashion Retailing Conference /desautels/node/68550 <h2>Join us in Montreal on April 27-28, 2018 for the 1st Fashion Retailing Conference.</h2> <p>Organized by the <strong><a href="/bri" target="_blank">Bensadoun Retail Initiative</a></strong>, this conference will provide a forum for exchange 鈥攆or both professionals and academics鈥 at the newly opened Donald E. Armstrong Building. An impressive roster of academic and practitioner speakers will foster discussions about the latest research, industry practices &amp; approaches, trends &amp; challenges in retail.</p> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:11:34 +0000 91社区 Recognizing members of the Desautels community /desautels/node/68507 <p>The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.</p> <p>Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and 91社区.</p> <p><a href="/desautels/about/message-dean"><strong>Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou</strong></a><br /> Dean &amp; Professor of Finance<br /> Desautels Faculty of Management</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:58:17 +0000 91社区 Bensadoun School of Retail Management highlighted among Quebec鈥檚 most innovative business programming /desautels/node/68057 <p>As business schools adapt their programs to address the grand challenges of our time, 91社区鈥檚 <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> stands out as an initiative that will respond to the needs of a rapidly changing retail industry.</p> <p>With many programs to be created at all levels over the next few years (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD), the School aims to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in an ever-evolving retail world,聽explains <strong>Charles de Brabant </strong>(BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative.</p> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:07:52 +0000 91社区 Saibal Ray on the potential benefits and costs if Amazon chooses Montreal /desautels/node/67887 <p>As Amazon hunts for a location for its second North American headquarters, Canada鈥檚 major cities are building their cases.</p> <p>In a short interview with the 91社区 Media team, Desautels Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong> talks about the benefits that a Montreal Amazon office would bring in terms of jobs and indirect benefits to the city鈥檚 academic and research sectors.</p> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:11:53 +0000 91社区 Desautels professor on cultural sensitivity and western managers working in China /desautels/node/67806 <p>A piece at<em> CNBM.net.cn</em> quotes Desautels Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a> on how foreign workers in China can work smoothly with their Chinese counterparts.聽</p> <p>The piece looks at the major differences in management culture; how factors that would make western workers complain about privacy violations (impacting on family or private time, for instance) play into being a good, caring manager in Chinese business culture.</p> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:34:16 +0000 91社区 Pourquoi les manufacturiers doivent augmenter leur productivit茅 de 5 % par ann茅e /desautels/node/66916 <p>芦C鈥檈st extr锚mement ambitieux, il faut en 锚tre conscient.聽Electricity symbols ks2聽Mais je pose la question : avons-nous le choix ?禄 demande le patron des MEQ dans un entretien avec Les Affaires.</p> <p>Saibal Ray, vice-doyen de la Facult茅 de gestion Desautels 脿 l鈥橴niversit茅 91社区, est aussi sceptique quant 脿 la possibilit茅 que l鈥檌ndustrie qu茅b茅coise puisse accro卯tre sa productivit茅 de 5 % par ann茅e pendant 10 ans. Electricity outage sacramento Malgr茅 tout, il ne croit pas la chose irr茅alisable.</p> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:10:52 +0000 91社区 Three Indo-Canadians are Honorees at Royal Society of Canada /desautels/node/66753 <p>Three Indo-Canadians have been named Honorees in the prestigious Royal Society of Canada (RSC). All three are academics teaching and conducting research in various disciplines at 91社区 in Montreal.</p> <p>They are Dr. Vijay Raghavan, James 91社区 Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering; Prof. <strong>Saibal Ray</strong>, Vice-Dean, Research and Faculty at the Desautels Faculty of management and the Director of the Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Program; and Prof. Hosahali S. Ramaswamy, Professor of Food Science and Agriculture Chemistry.</p> Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:47:03 +0000 91社区 Pourquoi les manufacturiers doivent augmenter leur productivit茅 de 5 % par ann茅e /desautels/node/65846 <p>La t芒che est douloureuse, mais indispensable, affirme 脡ric T茅trault, pr茅sident des Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Qu茅bec (MEQ). Pour profiter pleinement du futur accord de libre-茅change avec l'Union europ茅enne, les entreprises qu茅b茅coises doivent accro卯tre leur productivit茅 d'au moins 5 % par an au cours des 10 prochaines ann茅es.</p> <p>芦C'est extr锚mement ambitieux, il faut en 锚tre conscient. Mais je pose la question : avons-nous le choix ?禄 demande le patron des MEQ dans un entretien avec Les Affaires.</p> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:31:48 +0000 91社区 GE expansion suggests Canadian manufacturing may get boost from U.S. gridlock /desautels/node/64904 <p><span>Canadian manufacturing could be on the brink of a much-needed investment boost from an unlikely source: the U.S. government.</span><br /> <span><span>... 鈥淕iven that our dollar is weak, the timing is such that, if we are ready, we can take advantage absolutely,鈥 said <strong>Saibal Ray</strong>, associate dean at 91社区鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management.</span></span></p> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:56:34 +0000 91社区 Transforming the Chinese Manufacturing Industry through Global Production Sharing -- The GMSCM Program Opening Ceremony & Seminar /desautels/node/59210 <p align="left">On May 7, 2012, Zhejiang University signed a partnership agreement with 91社区 to launch an innovative dual-degree program called the Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (GMSCM). After a year of preparation, on September 13, 2013, the GMSCM program was officially launched with an opening ceremony, welcoming 27 newly admitted students.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2013 19:45:11 +0000 91社区 Le prix pay茅 pour nous habiller /desautels/node/58801 <p>Il y a quelques semaines, le d茅taillant H&amp;M, deuxi猫me joueur mondial du pr锚t-脿-porter, a fait ce que d鈥檃utres n鈥檕seront jamais : publier l鈥檃dresse des 1800 usines 鈥 et le nom des 785 propri茅taires 鈥 qui fabriquent ce qui se retrouve dans ses 2800 magasins. Pass茅e inaper莽ue, la recension r茅v猫le toute l鈥檃mpleur d鈥檜ne industrie complexe, ultrarapide et 脿 ce point tentaculaire que pr猫s de 90 % des v锚tements achet茅s au Canada viennent maintenant de l鈥櫭﹖ranger.</p> Mon, 06 May 2013 15:27:57 +0000 91社区 S'adapter 脿 la d茅mographie pour vendre en Asie /desautels/node/46510 <p>La Chine et l'Inde comptent au total 2,5 milliards d'habitants. Mais si ces deux pays ont en commun d'锚tre tr猫s peupl茅s, la Chine est vieillissante tandis que l'Inde est tr猫s jeune. Les entreprises qui visent ces march茅s ont donc tout int茅r锚t 脿 adapter leurs strat茅gies en fonction de leurs profils d茅mographiques, disent des sp茅cialistes.</p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:17:35 +0000 91社区