It's the End of the Week!

Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms are revolutionizing how businesses operate. Tools like Microsoft Power Apps give employees the power to create their own applications and automations with intuitive, visual interfaces, no developer required. The promise is immense: empower your team to solve their own challenges, foster agility, and drive innovation from the ground up. But this newfound power come...

The rise of  automation  in warehouses and distribution centers often sparks a significant concern: automation job displacement. It’s a topic that can create anxiety among the workforce and uncertainty for businesses. However, as  supply chain professionals , we see a more nuanced picture – one where automation leads not just to change, but to evolution and opportunity. The key lies in how busines...

On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, Charles Fallon sits down with Rob Renaud, SIOR of ENCOR Advisors to discuss the trends impacting the industrial real estate market in North America. Tune in for expert analysis into some key subjects:➰ The current "state of flux" in the market📫 The state of ecommerce post-pandemic 🏢 The present oversupply of buildings and wha...

While the logistics world races toward robots, the real revolution in warehouse efficiency is happening quietly—with smarter task orchestration, not more automation. On this episode of It’s The End of The Week, Jean-Martin Roux (JM), president of Onomatic, and Charles Fallon, discussed a critical yet eye-opening truth about modern warehouse operations: automation isn’t just about robots. In fact,...

In an era of growing global volatility, understanding and mitigating supply chain risk is more crucial than ever. In this episode of It’s The End of The Week , Jeff Hamilton and Steve Weyer reunited for their third recording to discuss the rising challenges companies face in managing international logistics, sourcing, and trade amid unpredictable macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts. The episode...

What sounds like the future of logistics—flawless robots, lightning-fast fulfillment, and precision at scale—often begins in confusion, missed steps, and last-minute scrambles. In this episode of  It’s The End of The Week , Marc and Charles—two seasoned voices in the automation space—pull back the curtain on a major automation project’s final act: the critical, often overlooked phase of User Accep...

In the often-unseen world of warehouses and supply chain logistics, headlines don’t typically scream for attention. But a recent  industry update  from  Supply Chain 24/7  caught the eye—and raised eyebrows—with a quietly sobering truth: cold storage construction starts are falling. Behind the headline lies a significant story of overbuilding, recalibration, and a slow-but-steady path back to norm...

Building a new distribution center (DC) or implementing a new system involves numerous steps, each requiring careful attention. These phases, whether physical or digital, follow a similar process and require thoughtful planning, testing, and collaboration. On the latest episode of It’s The End of The Week, Raphael Leite-Corthesy and Mathieu Galipeau break down the critical stages involved in both...

L'automatisation devient rapidement une nécessité pour les entreprises qui souhaitent rester compétitives dans un monde de plus en plus axé sur la technologie. Alors que l'intelligence artificielle (IA) vole souvent la vedette dans les discussions sur l'innovation, c'est l'automatisation - en particulier la robotisation des tâches - qui mérite une attention particulière, notamment dans la gestion...

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, distribution, and retail, are increasingly dependent on technology to drive efficiency and profitability. However, many of these businesses struggle with integrating the various systems they use to run their operations smoothly. This is where a digital transformation roadmap becomes a vital tool. Simon Dubuc, Director of LIDD’s Digital Transformation...

The world of international trade has been in a constant state of flux, especially in recent weeks. The onset of new tariffs, shifting regulations, and evolving trade agreements have left businesses grappling with uncertainty. In this environment, understanding every facet of your supply chain is more crucial than ever. Steve Weyer, President of GSCC Inc., joined Jeff Hamilton on the podcast to dis...

Join Charles & David as they discuss the massive increases in energy consumption brought forth by AI - and whether the world is ready to build the infrastructure required to match demand. Tune in for a discussion on DeepSeek AI, Project Stargate, Three Mile Island, and much more! Watch: https://youtu.be/cMRagQgtdgc?si=AgmnATeEOBclIrV7 Read: LIDD.com/insights

In this week’s podcast, Emilio Colangelo, a seasoned planning expert, and Vivi Tran Lynch, a strategy and operations expert, share valuable insights on how retailers can improve their supply chain planning, particularly during peak seasons like Black Friday, Cyber Week, and Singles Day. As these events approach, retailers often find themselves facing a range of challenges around inventory manageme...

This week, Charlie Baker, Senior Operations Analyst at Stonewall Kitchen , shared his wealth of knowledge gained over 23 years with the company with LIDD President Charles Fallon. As Stonewall Kitchen has evolved from a small, local operation into a leading specialty food manufacturer, Charlie has witnessed and contributed to its dynamic growth. His deep understanding of supply chain management, o...

Earlier this week, Donald Trump was inaugurated into the office of the President of the United States. With plans to implement sweeping changes to US policy on trade with Canada and Mexico, the new administration could shake up our understanding of the status quo. That's why this week, Jeff Hamilton sits down with Steve Weyer, a global policy and trade consultant, to unpack and explain the trade c...

Are you ready for 2025 peak season? Get started early with help from Vivi and Jeff in this latest episode of the podcast featuring actionable insights for your business 📈 Analyze last peak season's performance 📦 Optimize your picking & packing processes 🤖 Consider automation if your business is struggling with labor availability and productivity 💲Don't forget about the potential of...

The new year brings new challenges, especially in the rapidly changing economic environment of North America. In our kickoff podcast of 2025, Charles Fallon, David Beaudet, and Stephan Lauzon discuss their thoughts and predictions for some key questions in the minds of business leaders: 💰 How can businesses prepare for the proposed tariffs associated with the incoming Trump administration in the...

Charles & David explore the labor strike's impact on the North American supply chain and the dire future of the crown corporation. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDh0IosEzaw&t=1s Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lidd-consultants

This year, you might have noticed a trend: livestreams and on-demand video with shopping features built right into the viewing experience. You can see it everywhere from TikTok to the Victoria Secret fashion show. This new form of ecommerce creates frictionless purchasing opportunities for customers, but how does it really work for the businesses doing the selling? In this episode, Nicola and Math...

With the right approach, the process of updating your #ERP to a new version can be a breeze. On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week!, Charles Fallon is joined by Zoe Mougios, Project Manager in LIDD's Microsoft Dynamics practice, to discuss best practices for keeping Business Central up to date. Tune in for a discussion on the distinctions between minor & major updates, the timelin...

La distribución del comercio electrónico es el proceso de entrega de bienes y servicios a los clientes que los han pedido en línea. Es un proceso complejo en el que intervienen muchos factores diferentes, desde el tipo de bienes que se envían hasta las expectativas del cliente. Esta publicación analizará algunos de los factores más importantes a tener en cuenta a la hora de crear un sistema de dis...

The Parti Quebecois (PQ) has proposed a new strategy to address the province's labor shortage: robots. This is a departure from the PQ's traditional pro-worker stance, and it has been met with criticism from some quarters. However, the PQ argues that automation is the only way to address the labor shortage in the long term. Charles & David sit down to discuss whether they think these subsidies...

What is interoperability? How does it work? These are questions we get all the time - and with the growing number of software ecosystems leveraging interoperability, now is the best time to learn about the benefits it can provide for your operation. On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, Charles Fallon sits down to talk with Mathieu Galipeau to discuss all things interoperability.

This week, we're back with another Behind the Headlines episode hosted by David Beaudet & Stephan Lauzon exploring two exciting retail topics as we head into Q4 2024. 🤖 First up: Retailers are looking to automate their operations, but they better get the ball rolling quickly. With vendors quickly filling up with capacity, some businesses may have a hard time getting an automated operation liv...

Remember the days when grocery stores battled for the lowest prices on national brands? Those days are fading fast. As dollar stores continue to expand and offer rock-bottom prices on familiar products, grocery stores are adopting a new strategy: private labels. This shift isn't just about offering cheaper alternatives. It's about curation, differentiation, and locking in customer loyalty. By deve...