It's the End of the Week!

When navigating ERP implementations, balancing the expectations of different departments in your organization is a difficult task. Its the end of the week, and on this episode Mathieu Galipeau is joined by Amanda Mayer and Romain Pietkowicz to identify strategies for facilitating communication and cooperation between operations, finance, and IT, in the implementation of new technology and processe...

C'est la fin de la semaine, et dans cet épisode, David est rejoint par Angie pour une conversation "en tête à tête" sur les mérites des approches alternatives de l'entreposage, comme les aménagements " fishbone ".

Dans le paysage complexe de la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, l'infrastructure physique sert de colonne vertébrale, orchestrant le flux continu de marchandises et de matériaux. Cependant, le passage du concept à un centre fonctionnel, ce qu’on appelle la mise en œuvre, est un processus complexe qui exige une planification, une conception et une exécution méticuleuse. C'est la fin de la...

From the the time a fresh strawberry is picked and packed to it's placement on the shelves at your local grocery store, the opportunities for waste and loss are numerous. It's the end of the week, and on this episode Gabrielle Tiven and Daniel Kelly take over the podcast to discuss their work with the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment to study the causes and solutions for waste and loss of fresh...

How do major retailers stack up on inventory, and what can the data tell us about the state of the industry in 2024? It's the end of the week and on this episode, Charles Fallon is joined by Jennifer Hall to examine 2023 reporting from a selection of major retailers to discuss what the numbers mean and offer insights into the industry landscape where major retailers like Walmart and Nike dominate,...

Should your business take on digital transformation? It's the end of the week, and on this episode Charles & David are joined by Mathieu Galipeau to answer that question. Tune in to learn more about what digital transformation is, what it could mean for your business, and how to determine when it's the right time to switch. Here are just some of the many indicators they explain in this episode...

Its the end of the week! On this episode, David is joined by Alex to discuss how Salesforce can be leveraged for seamless integration between sales & operations teams through every step of the customer journey.

In the 16 months since the announcement of the Kroger-Albertsons merger of $24.6 billion, the companies still find themselves at odds with regulators for approving the deal. Its the end of the week, and on this episode Charles & David sit down to discuss the ongoing regulatory battle as it relates to the deal's potential impact on the grocery supply chain across the United States.

La productivité canadienne continue de chuter - y a-t-il une solution ? C'est la fin de la semaine, et dans cet épisode Charles et David sont rejoints par Angie, responsable de la pratique des technologies d'entreposage de LIDD, pour répondre à cette question. Nous discuterons des raisons pour lesquelles les entreprises canadiennes ont investi dans la technologie à un rythme plus lent que les entr...

#EsElFinDeLaSemana y en este episodio nos acompañan Germán Alonso y Jorge Espinosa para adentrarnos en el vibrante mundo de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) y el comercio electrónico en México.

It's the end of the week and on this episode, Gabrielle Tiven takes over the show to sit down with Daniel Kelly and Isaac Jenne to talk about food waste and insecurity in Canada and the United States. Tune in for a brief spotlight on LIDD's work with Food Banks Canada and the World Wildlife Fund, and get answers to some key questions about the global issue: 1️⃣ How do food banks operate and what r...

#ItsTheEndOfTheWeek and in this episode our hosts Charles Fallon and David Beaudet are joined by Sabina Sasu to dive into integrations. From the social media apps on your phone to the intricate workings of your company's operations, application programming interfaces (APIs) are a central factor in ensuring the transfer of data and communication between computer programs. In the world of supply cha...

Logistics automation is transforming supply chain operations and improving employee satisfaction. But it's not just about picking your automation equipment and sending it off to the vendor. There's a crucial phase between solution selection and implementation that can't be overlooked: getting your organization ready for automation. How prepared is your company? Tune in for an insightful discussion...

Ever wondered how the adventurers of the 17th century established a complex trade network in pursuit of beaver furs? Delve into the riveting world of the fur trade supply chain and discover how these pioneers tackled logistics challenges long before the age of modern technology. LIDD founder, Charles Fallon, and guest speaker Gabrielle Tiven, discuss the history of the fur trade in Canada and the...

Charles sits down with LIDD partner and NetSuite practice lead Ben V. to discuss all things business technology.

Charles and David sit down to discuss Rock Mountain Chocolate's plans to streamline their operations, while Funko remains stuck in the aftermath of the delayed implementation of their new warehousing processes. Rocky Mountain Chocolate: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lawsuit-funko-misled-investors-about-arizona-move/ Funko: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lawsuit-funko-misled-investors-about-arizon...

Charles and David sit down with Jeff Hamilton to discuss how supply chain consulting and data analytics have evolved over the years and where it could possibly go in the future.

Charles & Jorge sit down to discuss the news of Shopify's layoffs and the sale of their logistics business to Flexport.