In 2016, Québec’s aerospace sector generated sales of $ 14.4 billion and employed about 39,130 people, which represents approximately 50% of aerospace activities in Canada. It is a sector that is highly integrated to […]
A growing number of establishments in the health and social services network are now acknowledging the potential benefits related to healthcare logistics. However, healthcare logistics is composed of several elements and many establishments tend […]
This report provides a summary of the use of best supply chain management practices in Quebec. The results are based on a survey of manufacturing companies, wholesalers and retailers with 30 employees or more. […]
Quebec’s health and social services network is currently working to optimize administrative procedures so as to meet ministry objectives. Supply and logistics management is among the activities targeted by these efforts. Based on a […]
In today’s environment, companies can no longer avoid the question of where to locate their operations. Offshoring is a factor in all our fields of activity. It is important to understand why operations could […]
In this study, we analyze the long-run performance of a group of decentralized agencies that were created in the province of Quebec. We collect all the data that can be related to performance in […]
The healthcare sector is hungry for resources and both public and private sector decision makers are striving for cost reductions without affecting the quality and accessibility of services. This quest for efficiency gains is […]
Previous studies have shown that companies having adopted good logistical practices also display superior organizational performance. Yet, there are very few recent empirical studies reporting on the use of such good logistical practices by […]
New technologies are useful tools for organizations to innovate and then improve their performance. However, using these technologies is not the same thing as innovating with them. The study “Understanding Innovation Associated with Information […]
In this study, we analyze the link between innovation and productivity. At first, we define and describe the most frequently used measures of innovation: survey data, research and development expenditures, and patents. We find […]
