MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) is pleased to announce its commitment to support the
development of the "AI-powered Supply Chain Supercluster",
of which it is a participant, with expertise and knowledge
transfer. This is one of five superclusters selected to receive
additional funding from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada's (ISED) Innovation Supercluster
Initiative (ISI).
SNC-Lavalin brings investment expertise and specific
capabilities to the table, including digital engineering, digital
asset management, intelligent mobility, big data and
predictive/prescriptive analytics, virtual and augmented
realities.
"Our ultimate goal is to contribute to Canadian world leadership
in intelligent and sustainable supply chains, enabled by
best-in-class applied AI R&D capabilities, said Neil Bruce, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin. We
will work collaboratively on specific projects of common interest
and strong value-add potential for participants in this
industry-led innovation ecosystem. Our recent acquisitions of
Atkins and Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) means we have enhanced
capabilities in this area to bring to this collaboration for
Canada."
SNC-Lavalin's participation and engagement in the supercluster
will allow the organization access to partners in Artificial
Intelligence, experience further digital integration of finance,
design and the physical stages of asset's construction, gain
efficiencies in project execution and develop long-term digital
skills, benefitting both the organization and Canada.
The AI-Powered Supply Chain Supercluster has been incorporated
as SCALE.AI (Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence.AI), an
industry-led consortium that will shape a new global supply chain
platform. It will bolster Canada's
leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), and accelerate industry
adoption of enabling technologies through collaborative and
incremental projects. https://aisupplychain.ca/
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated
professional services and project management company and a major
player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the
world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our
teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions –
including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering,
construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance –
to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure
and power. On July 3, 2017,
SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected
design, engineering and project management consultancies.
www.snclavalin.com
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