Since its launch in 2002, the consortium has developed and promoted different concepts now integrated into industry practices: integrated value chain management, collaborative operations planning, demand and revenue management mechanisms, etc.
Our Mission
A recognized reference for its research, training and knowledge transfer activities, the FORAC research consortium pursues its mission to improve the competitiveness of the forest industry and the creation of value for society as a whole, from the forest to the customer, by :
- Training qualified personnel to create targeted multidisciplinary expertise sensitive to industry issues;
- Carrying out innovative collaborative research to develop and communicate knowledge;
- Promoting the adaptability of all partners in the forest products value chain.
Our vision
The FORAC research consortium creates a solid partnership between private, associative and public players in the Quebec forestry sector, helping to make this sector a recognized world leader and a driving force behind sustainable development issues.
Our values
FORAC's core values are named so that they are reflected in the actions, decisions and behaviors of everyone involved in the organization.
Excellence
Our desire to offer quality research and to exceed the objectives we have set ourselves.
Collaboration
Our willingness to form lasting partnerships and work as a team to generate creative ideas.
Professionalism
Our commitment to being trustworthy, rigorous and reliable.
Innovation
Our commitment to finding solutions to real and complex problems.