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 management, demand fluctuations, and agility in decision-making. They discuss how advanced technologies can empower organizations to respond quickly and effectively when things don’t go as planned.
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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, operational efficiency, and seasonal planning offers valuable insights for anyone involved in business operations.
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 U.S.? 📈With supply chain technology becoming increasingly complex, how can businesses ensure their data is clean and usable enough to power these systems effectively? 🤖 How quickly is automation technology advancing, and what sort of productivity gains can businesses expect with the rapidly improving capabilities of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and AS/RS machines.
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