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Facility Implementation
From ideation to go-live, LIDD can help you bring every aspect of your distribution center to life. From vendor selection to installation, and from permitting to staff training, LIDD can focus on your implementation so that you can focus on your business.
Get up and running without business interruption.
Ensure design integrity is maintained during the development of standard operating procedures and training materials.
Train your staff on new processes, systems, and equipment.
Plan migration operations and provide ongoing support pre and post implementation.
LIDD facility implementation services.
Migration Planning & Execution
LIDD project managers supervise the move from your previous space to your new home. Have confidence that your inventory and timelines are well taken care of.
MHE Specifications & Selection
We leverage our global network and your local market to score vendors and handpick facility equipment according to your unique distribution center design.
Materials Handling Installation
Don’t delay a go-live because of an unreliable vendor. Count on LIDD to drive installation dates and ensure your equipment is installed as designed.
Product Slotting
Improve picking rates and optimize flow. Rely on LIDD’s data-driven models to maximize labor productivity with the ideal pick line slotting strategy.
Systems Commissioning
We oversee the installation and testing of your key building infrastructure systems, such as Warehouse Management System (WMS), automated material handling equipment, and more. Go-live with confidence.
Cutover Planning & Go-Live Support
By stress-testing your equipment, your software, and your staff, we can give you confidence in your go-live.
Experience the LIDD approach.
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Operating designs driven by science
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Professional project management
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Unified facility & software expertise
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Experience to overcome obstacles
Success Stories
Covid-19 & Travel Restrictions: A Remote-Controlled Go-Live Session
In March of last year, LIDD was hired by a major New Hampshire food distributor to help perform a complete infrastructure overhaul.
Creating a Meal Kit Business in Korea
Our client is one of Korea’s largest food retailers operating convenience and grocery store formats as well as a network of distribution centers to support online retail.
Meet the LIDD team.
Have confidence in the future of your business. Trust your implementations to our experts.
Chris Hagle
Managing Director
Christopher Hagle is a Director with LIDD’s Design team at our Toronto offices. He is responsible for managing client relationships and leading teams of designer in the execution of projects such as network studies, warehouse designs and implementation, and operational process improvements. He has deep industry expertise in Retail, CPG, Grocery, Alcohol, Cannabis, and eCommerce. Chris began his career on the warehouse floor, supervising distribution operations at Canadian Tire. Soon thereafter, he was implementing process improvements that drove positive value across local and national supply chains. Prior to joining LIDD, Christopher was working as a supply chain transformation executive. He has helped the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and other large North American distribution companies achieve large-scale transformational projects such as distribution centre implementations. Throughout his career, Chris has leveraged his experience to design and implement efficient end-to-end supply chain infrastructure solutions. Christopher holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the Ryerson University.
Jennifer Hall
Partner
Jennifer has executed numerous distribution center design, expansion and implementation projects focusing on food, beverage and consumer goods. Her work involves helping clients design, justify and implement facilities’ infrastructure, e-commerce platforms and meal-solution operations. Jennifer holds a degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University.
Germán Alonso
Senior Managing Director LATAM and Caribbean
Germán has deep experience in leading and implementing new processes and services, process re-engineering and IT applications. Prior to LIDD, he coordinated monthly and annual activities related to managing a $300M pipeline of projects and initiatives, their approval, funding and progress through delivery. He joined LIDD as a Director and manages teams of engineers designing and implementing distribution centres across North America and improving distribution networks for companies across different industries. Germán holds a B.Eng. from Universidad de Los Andes and an MBA from McGill University.
Industry Insights
Blog
Strategies for Effective Warehouse Slotting
In a typical warehouse, picking represents roughly 50% of all labor, with half of that time spent travelling from one location to another. An effective slotting strategy that reduces travel time while balancing ergonomics, picking speed, and capacity, can lead to major gains in total labor productivity for your facility.
Blog
Optimizing Your Distribution Network: Calculating True Capacity in Warehouse Design
Capacity is one of the most fundamental concepts in a warehouse’s design. But what does capacity truly mean in the context of your distribution operations?
Blog
The Keys to Successful Warehouse Implementation
In the complex landscape of supply chain management, physical infrastructure serves as the backbone of your operations, orchestrating the continuous flow of goods and materials. However, the journey from conceptualization to realization of a warehouse – known as warehouse implementation – is a multifaceted process that demands meticulous planning, design, and execution.
Blog
A Practical Approach to Automation
Take a page out of Marc's playbook as he shares his practical approach to evaluating where and when automation make sense based on item velocity.
Blog
Understanding the Role of AMRs in Automated Facilities
AMRs have emerged as a rapidly growing solution for the automation of logistics processes. In this blog post, Patricia Laureys unpacks the immense value that AMRs can bring to an operation, and shares insights on the challenges they still face.
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Is Voice Picking a Good Fit for Your Warehouse?
Simon keeps it simple and calls out whether voice picking is worth the investment in warehouse technology. Learn more about the advantages and considerations of voice picking in this blog post.
