Data Science Initiatives in the Grocery Industry

Abstract: Pattison Food Group Ltd., encompassing Save-On-Food, Nester’s Market, and over a dozen other grocery brands, stands as a leading provider of food and health products in Western Canada. In this presentation, Benny Wai, Data & Analytics Manager at PFG and SFU alumnus, will delve into the machine learning and optimization solutions currently implemented at PFG. We will also navigate the complexities and growing pains associated with establishing a new D&A department within an organization with over a century of history, highlighting the transformative journey towards data-driven decision-making.

Mathematics

Audience: researchers in the topic

PIMS-CORDS SFU Operations Research Seminar