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Are food waste bans really working? We dive into the research and uncover the surprising truth about these state-level regulations. Learn why some states are succeeding while others struggle, and what it means for the future of food waste in America.

Earlier this week, LIDD was at #IFDASolutions Conference 2024 hosting presentations and walking the show floor to teach and learn about the cutting edge solutions available to foodservice companies. If you weren't at the show, check out this 6-minute recap with Angie Sabourin and Jeff Hamilton discussing the state of the industry and what they learned from attending the event.

Buckle up for this week's Behind The Headlines episode! 🎙️ We're exploring two hot topics shaking up the supply chain: First up, the demise of De Minimis! The Biden administration's proposal to close this e-commerce loophole could have major repercussions for businesses and consumers alike. Say goodbye to those $11 jeans from Shein? Next, the GLP-1 revolution! These so-called miracle weight-loss d...

The #IFDASolutions Conference 2024 is right around the corner and on this week's episode of It's the End of the Week we're giving a sneak peak at two LIDD-hosted sessions during the event. Join Jennifer Hall as she chats with Angie Sabourin, ing, P. Eng & Jeff Hamilton about supply chain planning and automation in foodservice contexts. 📅 Insights to Action in Supply Chain Planning hosted by J...

What are extensions? How do they work? When should I build my own? Get answers to all these questions and more in the latest edition of It's the End of the Week! This week, Charles is joined by Mathieu to discuss all things extensions in the Microsoft Business Central platform.

It's a food fight! On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, Charles & David break down recent reports that Walmart has pulled ahead of Amazon in their mad dash for grocery. Tune in to get a deeper look and how their different approaches to distribution in Walmart's success. Further Reading: https://lidd.com/food-fight-inside-the-walmart-amazon-grocery-brawl/ Walmart, Amazon In High-...

Cette semaine, Angie et David sont de retour pour une nouvelle édition « Tête-à-tête » de « C'est la fin de la semaine » ! Le duo se penche sur l'automatisation des entrepôts en explorant les systèmes de livraison à la personne, les systèmes de stockage et de déstockage automatisés et les robots mobiles autonomes. Angie nous donne également quelques conseils sur la meilleure façon de mettre en œuv...

Can you really automate everything? With Power Platform, sure you can. Almost. This week, Romain & David break down how Power Automate can be used to automate business processes for businesses of all structures and sizes, with a case study from a past client. Read: https://lidd.com/automate-almost-everything-with-power-platform/

This week, Charles is joined by NetSuite extraordinaire Isaiah Reisman-Tremonte to discuss the move to asset-based accounting in the platform and how to get the most out of. Read more: LIDD.com/insights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIDDConsultants

The foodservice industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in AI and automation technologies. From the back of the house to the front of the house, these technologies are streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing the overall customer experience. Read: https://lidd.com/foodservice-automation-ai/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhF3Kqt8hsk

The retail landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the luxury sector. The recent $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), facilitated through its subsidiary Saks Fifth Avenue, is a testament to this shift. Watch: YouTube.com/LIDDConsultants Further Reading: Hudson's Bay Company to buy luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in $2.65B US deal...

An order management system (OMS) can be an extremely valuable tool for businesses looking to streamline their supply chain and improve customer satisfaction. On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, Angie is joined by Matt Boland of Korber Supply Chain Software to talk all thing OMS. How does it work? Why should businesses care? How do they differ from ERPs? Get answers to these questio...

Warehouse automation is more than just robots and conveyor belts. It's a complex dance of software and hardware working together to orchestrate the operation of your warehouse. On this episode of It's the End of the Week, Jeff & Jean-Martin take over the podcast to discuss the layers of software driving warehouse automation, as well as how the emergence of multi-agent orchestration is enabling...

Sobeys, Canada's second-largest grocery chain, and Ocado, the UK-based online grocery and technology company, have ended their partnership. This unexpected split has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving our hosts with the task: what does this mean for e-commerce grocery in Canada? Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/sobeys-parent-empire-scaling-back-e-commerce-investment-amid-profit...

If you've tried to buy sriracha hot sauce recently, you might have noticed something strange: It's getting hard to find. In fact, there's a nationwide shortage of this beloved condiment. What's going on? And what can this spicy situation teach us about effective problem solving?

Loblaws announces a $2 billion investment in small-format discount stores across Canada - is it the right play? On this week's episode, Charles & David break down the latest news of Loblaws' upcoming plan in the midst of ongoing boycotts and discuss its potential implications for the Canadian grocery industry as a whole.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a dynamic and crucial facet of the business world. This episode with LIDD partner Jennifer Hall discusses the operational and strategic intricacies that organizations face during M&A processes. For those immersed in the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, understanding the key components and challenges can make all the difference in a succe...

In the field of supply chain chain and operations management, an organization's technology portfolio is an essential consideration for achieving business objectives. Technology, however, is rarely a catch-all solution out of the box. That's where enterprise software developers come in.

Dollar stores around America are shutting down - what gives? In this week's episode, Charles & David sit down with Stephan, former dollar store executive, to discuss the reasons for the industry's persistent struggles. Sources: Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves Dollar Tree to Shutter 600 Family Dollar Locations by End of 2024 Dollar General plans 800 s...

When it comes to material handling equipment, compliance is non-negotiable. Over time, however, these regulations have undergone many changes. This week, David is joined by Gilles Ducharme of Structurack to discuss this evolution and what that means for the design and implementation of warehouses and distribution centers.

Dive into the complexities of tracking outsourced manufacturing in ERP systems in our latest episode of "It's the End of the Week". From tracking raw materials to managing vendor charges, get expert insight from Isaiah and Charles on how ERP systems handle the manufacturing journey. Key topics include: 1️⃣ Costing in Outsourced Manufacturing: Discover how ERP systems help track costs associated wi...

The journey toward a lean manufacturing process can be daunting, but you don't have to go it alone. On this episode Charles Fallon is joined by Ty Getz of SCPI to discuss all things manufacturing. Tune in to get an inside look at Ty's extensive expertise in manufacturing, including a step-by-step case study on the progression from level push to level pull manufacturing operations. Additionally, ge...

Sustainability is more than just a buzz word. A proper approach to reducing the footprint of your supply chain can generate real cost-savings and operational efficiency in addition to positive environmental impact. #ItsTheEndoftheWeek and on this episode David Beaudet is joined by Jeff Hamilton to discuss how businesses can more effectively act on their sustainability goals.

PowerBI presents a formidable array of functionalities, and mastering its complexities unlocks a wealth of possibilities for efficiently organizing and reporting your business's data. #ItsTheEndoftheWeek, and on this episode Mathieu and Jason take over the podcast alongside special guest Christine Mergl to discuss how organizations can get the most out of PowerBI. Take a sneak peak at some of the...

Will AI transform warehouse and inventory management? Its the end of the week, and on this episode Charles & David share their insights on how Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI more broadly could transform the way warehouses are operated. 💬 Unstructured data like human speech can be transformed into structured, actionable data to be processed by a warehouse management system. ⏰ NLP fu...