With the passing of Bill C-45 Tuesday evening, recreational marijuana moves into the final stage of legalization across Canada. Depending on the...
Supply Chain Infrastructure Challenges That Come with The Canadian Legalization of Marijuana
Rail vs. Truck Shipments
Over long distances, shipping by rail will be cheaper, faster and less carbon-intensive than trucking. Almost any consumer good, including...
When introducing e-commerce into your DC, you’ll need to consider pick line configuration. While some instances may warrant picking web orders...
The LIDD Forum brings together supply chain executives every year to learn from each others’ successes and challenges in developing the buildings,...
A startup food manufacturer planned to sell its new product as a subscription service direct to consumers online, sending customers a box of food on...
Trivia - May 2018
Conveyor belts are considered an integral part of many production lines. Originally they were invented to transport bulk items like grains, coal and...
Imagine you’re running an online grocery store. The marketing department puts raspberries on sale in July when they’re plentiful. Customers order...
Shipping to Customers: Courier vs. Truck Load Deliveries
As a recent addition to the LIDD team, I learned about TL, LTL and courier shipping methods and their processing differences. TL means “truckload”...
WMS Deployment Plans: Perfect on Paper isn’t Enough
As any IT project approaches its implementation date, you often hear people ask, “Is the system going to be ready for Go-Live?” But this is a...
eCommerce Integration: Define Your Customer
When planning to transition your business from a wholesale/retailer model to an e-commerce business model, it is best to start with the end in mind –...