Episodes
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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 Jeff Hamilton & Emilio Colangelo: Learn about a straightforward roadmap for shifting from reactive to proactive supply chain management.
🤖 Not will, but where will the Robots take over? Automating with Robots in Foodservice hosted by Angie Sabourin, ing, P. Eng & Jeff Hamilton: Learn how AMRs can be incorporated reliably into foodservice contexts to streamlines operations and improve overall cost productivity.
Learn more about LIDD's presence at IFDA Solutions Conference 2024: https://ow.ly/VQQy50TeJcN
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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.
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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-Tech Food FightJuly 2024 State of the Grocery Industry -
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 œuvre un système de gestion d'entrepôt (WMS).
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjMK58nhecI
Read: LIDD.com/insights
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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/
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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
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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
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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 dealSaks Fifth Avenue parent HBC to acquire Neiman Marcus Group in $2.65 billion dealHBC, Parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, to Acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 Billion and Establish Saks Global, a Technology-Powered Luxury Retail Company -
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 questions and more!
Read; https://lidd.com/order-management-system-korber-supply-chain/
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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 operators to select the best equipment from different vendors without loss of efficiency.
Watch: YouTube.com/LIDDConsultants
Listen: Anywhere you get your podcasts.
Further Reading:
Multi-Agent Orchestration – The Symphony of Warehouse AutomationUnderstanding the Role of AMRs in Automated FacilitiesInteroperability – The Intralogistics Orchestration ChallengePharmaceutical Supply Chains: A Call to Supply Chain Executives in HealthcareA Practical Approach to AutomationThe Future is MAOIf you have more questions about multi-agent orchestration, reach out to Jean-Martin and the Onomatic team directly: https://onomatic.com/smart-warehouse-automation-experts-contact-us/
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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-profitability-woes-175853431.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma
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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?
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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.
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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 successful integration.
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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.
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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.
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Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselvesDollar Tree to Shutter 600 Family Dollar Locations by End of 2024Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back -
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.
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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 with contract manufacturing.
2️⃣ Managing Complexity: Explore strategies for simplifying complex manufacturing processes within ERP systems.
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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, get some insight from Ty on when manufacturers should look to invest in a simulation project, and the benefits they can have in helping businesses make more effective decisions.
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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.
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