Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As part of Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Week 2026 and European Supply Chain Day 2026, we were pleased to host Dr. John Gallagher, Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling at the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin. In this talk, Dr. Gallagher explored the critical importance of life cycle thinking in engineering practice, highlighting how it can transform a traditional supply chain into a true value chain. He discussed how life cycle assessment (LCA) and circularity measurement and assessment serve as powerful methods for tracking performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and supporting more sustainable and efficient decision‑making. Through examples drawn from the engineering sector, the session presented key facts and figures that reveal where positive changes are already emerging—and where further improvements are needed. Dr. Gallagher emphasised not only the challenges but also the new opportunities that can arise when organisations adopt a life‑cycle and circularity mindset. This is an essential session for professionals interested in sustainability, engineering, supply chain optimisation, or circular economy strategies.
https://www.tcd.ie/
https://www.tcd.ie/e3
As part of Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Week 2026 and European Supply Chain Day 2026, we were pleased to host Dr. John Gallagher, Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling at the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin. In this talk, Dr. Gallagher explored the critical importance of life cycle thinking in engineering practice, highlighting how it can transform a traditional supply chain into a true value chain. He discussed how life cycle assessment (LCA) and circularity measurement and assessment serve as powerful methods for tracking performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and supporting more sustainable and efficient decision‑making. Through examples drawn from the engineering sector, the session presented key facts and figures that reveal where positive changes are already emerging—and where further improvements are needed. Dr. Gallagher emphasised not only the challenges but also the new opportunities that can arise when organisations adopt a life‑cycle and circularity mindset. This is an essential session for professionals interested in sustainability, engineering, supply chain optimisation, or circular economy strategies.
https://www.tcd.ie/
https://www.tcd.ie/e3
