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LIDD Connections Los Angeles
September 25th, 2025
LIDD Connections LA is back!
Join us at our second event at our Los Angeles office for an afternoon of industry insights and networking!
The event begins with an in-depth panel discussion on supply chain planning, led by Emilio Colangelo and Vivi Tran Lynch, and joined by industry leaders specializing in demand planning, forecasting, and integrated operations. After the presentations, we invite you to stay for a cocktail reception where there will be food, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to chat and connect with peers and industry pros.
Don’t miss the chance to learn how leading teams are ditching Excel for smarter tools that boost forecasting and help you build a plan after the plan.
Date: September 25th, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: LIDD Los Angeles, 300 North Continental Boulevard, Suite 32
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Emilio Colangelo
Partner, LIDD
Emilio Colangelo is a Partner based in LIDD’s Montreal office and a leader in LIDD’s supply chain planning practice. He is responsible for developing integrated supply chain strategies, managing client relationships, and overseeing the work of LIDD employees dedicated to configuration, implementation, and integration of complex planning tools. Since joining LIDD in 2016, Emilio has worked with leading US & Canadian companies in the Food & Beverage, eCommerce, Publishing, Manufacturing and 3PL Logistics industries. His consulting experience spans a wide range of mandates including physical infrastructure design, supply chain software selection & implementation, and S&OP process design. Emilio’s attention to detail and his multi-practice consulting background have repeatedly helped clients achieve meaningful operations transformations. His ability to build close relationships within client organizations from executive leadership to front-line management has been proven at multinationals and quickly growing start-ups. As a director, Emilio leverages his experience to engineer processes and develop fine-tuned NetSuite solutions to align clients’ operations with their vision. Emilio holds a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University. In addition to his experience at LIDD, Emilio worked at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and for a Big4 consulting firm.
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Vivi Tran Lynch
Managing Director , LIDD
Vivi Lynch is a Managing Director based in LIDD's Los Angeles office. She is a leader in LIDD's Strategy and Operations practice. Vivi’s expertise is in developing supply chain strategies for omni-channel retailers, optimizing distribution networks, and scaling business infrastructure for the next stage of growth. Prior to joining LIDD, Vivi held Senior Executive operations roles and led complex transformations at multiple public consumer companies. She serves as an advisor for high-growth brands. She has deep expertise in driving operational excellence and managing growth, turnarounds, portfolio operations, and exit-planning. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a MBA from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton).
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Jeff Hamilton
Partner, LIDD
Jeff is a highly experienced professional in facility design and optimization within the food and beverage and consumer goods industries. With extensive project management skills, he has successfully led the design of multiple facilities, and now oversees the LIDD LA office team. Jeff's leadership and dedication ensure exceptional results and cutting-edge facility design solutions. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University.
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