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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 will work, as well as how this new policy proposal is an indicator of the broader trends against immigration in North America.
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Parti Quebecois to unveil plan to reduce immigration, focus on demographicsIs automation the answer to labor shortages?The impact of automation on jobs -
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.
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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 live in time for 2025 or even 2026 peak season. Start early!
🧰 Next up: Home Depot is planning to send executives into stores to work a shift for one day each year, to get them up to speed about how the retail operation is run from the ground.
Further reading:
Peak Season Planning: Why You Need to Start NowHow Retailers Are Staffing Up for the 2024 Holiday SeasonWalmart Automates 25- and 35-Year-Old Facilities to Double ProductivityHome Depot Orders Corporate Staff to Take 8-Hour Retail Shifts -
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 developing unique private label products that can't be found elsewhere, grocery stores are creating a distinct identity and drawing consumers away from the allure of dollar store deals.
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9 Grocery Retail Trends in 2024 | Oracle CanadaGrocery Store Technology Trends - KPS Global®The state of grocery in North America 2023 - McKinsey & Company -
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.
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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.
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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 drugs are changing lives, but could they also disrupt the food industry? We're exploring the potential impact on everything from snack sizes to supermarket layouts.
Further reading:
The Supply Chain Impacts of GLP-1 Drugs and the Demise of the De Minimis Loophole (LIDD)De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With (artofprocurement.com)What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains? | Supply Chain DiveNestlé is releasing a lineup of frozen food for people on Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs | CNN BusinessCould weight-loss drugs take a bite out of junk food consumption? (economist.com)How Supplement Stores, Gyms, etc. Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom - The New York Times (nytimes.com) -
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.
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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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