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LIDD at IPPE 2026!
Optimize Your Food & Beverage Supply Chain — Meet LIDD at IPPE 2026
LIDD is heading to IPPE 2026 in Atlanta, the world’s premier event for the poultry, meat, and feed industries. In an era where rising operational costs, labor constraints, and evolving safety regulations put immense pressure on production, LIDD helps organizations design and implement the resilient, high-performing supply chain infrastructure required to scale with confidence.
Joining us at IPPE is supply chain industry veteran Stephan Lauzon, a LIDD Partner recognized for his practical and experience-backed approach to solving complex operational challenges. Stephan will be on-site to share insights from decades of guiding food producers, distributors, and cold-chain specialists through facility design, distribution strategy, and large-scale supply chain transformation.
When: 27-29 January, 2026
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
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Stephan Lauzon
Partner, LIDD
Stephan Lauzon is a seasoned supply chain and operations executive with over 35 years of experience leading large‑scale transformations across retail, wholesale, and omnichannel environments. As a Partner at LIDD, he advises executive teams and supports major client development initiatives. Stephan has held senior leadership roles in multi‑billion‑dollar organizations and advised global clients through KPMG. He is known for his pragmatic leadership, deep operational expertise, and ability to deliver measurable results.
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Marc Ménard
Managing Director, LIDD
Marc Ménard is a Managing 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 distribution solutions that enable profit efficient multichannel operations. He advises LIDD’s clients in the development of strategies and roadmaps for the continuous improvement of their supply chain infrastructure. Since joining LIDD in 2017, Marc has been involved in projects across a variety of industries, notably in the Food & Beverage, Apparel, Retail & eCommerce, and Sports sectors. His work focuses on network optimization and the design and implementation of distribution centers, including MHE and automation technology and equipment. Through a keen sense for practical solutions, Marc helps LIDD clients develop retail and eCommerce capital efficient distribution infrastructure. Marc holds a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Concordia University.
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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.
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