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Join LIDD at the CQCD Retail Summit!
18 Nov, 2025
Montreal, QC
Attend CQCD Retail Summit in Montreal, QC!
The Summit brings together over 1,200 retail professionals for a day of valuable insights, with 30 conferences by 60 expert speakers, plus panel discussions, private workshops, and 50 exhibitors showcasing solutions. It’s the perfect opportunity to stay updated on trends, enhance your skills, expand your network, and connect with industry leaders and retailers from across Quebec.
When: 18 November, 2025
Where: Montreal, QC
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How LIDD Can Help
Meet our Team
Raphaël Leite-Corthésy
Director, LIDD
Raphaël is a Director in LIDD’s Design & Strategy practice. Based in the firm’s Montreal office, he leads teams of analysts and designers in the conception and implementation of profit efficient facilities. He is also responsible for leading engineers in their mandates to optimize distribution and manufacturing operations at LIDD’s clients. Since joining LIDD in 2016, Raphaël has been involved in several of the firm’s major projects in the Food & Beverage, Hardware, and Pharmeceutical industries. Thanks to excellent engineering and communication skills, he has helped LIDD clients gain a better understanding of their requirements before advising them in the implementation of new facility designs and layout resets that enable improved efficiency and support future growth. Raphaël holds a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering as well as an M.Sc. A. in Operations Research from Polytechnique de Montréal. He was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal in 2015.
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About LIDD
LIDD is a global team of design, strategy, and technology experts specializing in end-to-end supply chain transformation. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Atlanta, LA, Mexico, and Seoul, LIDD guides organizations through evolving market demands, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to enhance overall supply chain performance.
Our offerings encompass a wide range of services designed to optimize supply chains, enhance technology infrastructure, and facilitate facility design and implementation. With a comprehensive suite of services, advanced technology solutions, and unmatched expertise, LIDD empowers organizations to transform, innovate, and excel in today’s competitive marketplace.
LIDD's Supply Chain Strategy Services
Podcast
Toronto Industrial Real Estate: State of the Market
Two different projects, but the same step-by-step process? Learn how physical and digital implementation is more similar than you might think.
Podcast
Supply Chain Risk: Survival in a Volatile World
Two different projects, but the same step-by-step process? Learn how physical and digital implementation is more similar than you might think.
Blog
From Firefighting to Fire Proofing
In an era defined by disruption—from pandemics to supply chain volatility—reactive firefighting is no longer enough. Vivi Tran Lynch lays out a practical playbook for building true operational resilience through proactive planning, risk assessment, and strategic leadership. Learn why now is the time to stop putting out fires—and start future-proofing your business.
Podcast
Navigating Digital Transformation One Step at a Time
Two different projects, but the same step-by-step process? Learn how physical and digital implementation is more similar than you might think.
Blog
How Building a Warehouse Mirrors the Process of Implementing Software
Warehouse construction and software implementation may seem worlds apart, but both require the same core principles: solid planning, precise execution, and adaptability. This article explores how a unified, structured approach can lead to success in even the most complex hybrid projects.
Blog
Shipping Smarter: The Case for Hyper-Dense Intercompany Transfers
Retail price density isn’t just a finance metric—it’s a logistics game-changer. In this article, Jennifer Hall explores how businesses can optimize their supply chains by embracing hyper-dense intercompany transfers and strategically expanding their distribution networks. Learn why many nodes—and not just fewer, bigger ones—might be the secret to sustainable growth.