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Logistics Forum 2025

Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation

 

2 DAYS | 10+ CONFERENCES
20th - 21st October 2025

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Logistics Forum 2025

Some important information

In October, build an integrated logistics strategy!

Logistics has become 10 times more complex in the past 10 years, yet some companies have managed to increase their profit margins by 5 to 10% through optimized logistics!

So, how about seeing how they do it, and even better, asking them all your questions?
For this 15th edition, we invite you to join us! The Logistics Forum is the only event where all the top operational leaders come together. It's a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and discover the industry's best practices.

(the conferences will be held in French and English)

Finally, get answers to the most common questions:

  • How can I develop a logistics strategy that supports the company's overall objectives?
  • How can I ensure we are effectively assessing the efficiency of our logistics operations for better profitability?
  • How can I leverage artificial intelligence and automation to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory management, my transportation network, and the optimization of all my processes?
  • How can we prepare our teams to adopt new technologies in a rapidly evolving sector?

The Logistics Forum in a few numbers:

✔️ 10 conferences and 8 major networking sessions
✔️ Over 200 participants
✔️ 95%+ participant satisfaction

Here's why you should be there:

  • Experience an exclusive, human-scale event where all participants are operational leaders who share your challenges.
  • Attend conferences by VPs and directors of logistics and supply chain from renowned companies: industry leaders will share their strategies and experiences, providing valuable insights to overcome current logistical challenges.
  • Presence of eco-responsible players: discover innovative and sustainable solutions implemented by companies of various sizes and sectors.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities: connect with other operational leaders over delicious meals, expand your professional network, and gain new perspectives.
  • Q&A sessions: directly interact with speakers and get answers to your specific questions.
    80% of companies that have optimized their logistics are more resilient to disruptions.

It's time to take action and ensure that your operations follow best practices!

 

 

Details about the event

Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
Location: Westin, Montreal

Ticket regulations: 1 day: $599 | 2 days: $899
Group 5+ 2 days: $719 (save $1,000)
(Taxes not included)

WHAT'S INCLUDED, in addition:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Access to the cocktail event (1 drink per person)

Consult the sales policy 

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

20 October

08:00
Participant Arrival and Breakfast
08:30
Opening Remarks
08:45
The Radar of Logistics Innovations

Join the Logistics Forum's flagship interactive session, where experts uncover the latest advances in automation, supply chain artificial intelligence, ROI calculations, and market benchmarking. Through live polling, real-time discussions, and more, this session offers actionable strategies for transforming your supply chain.

Lecturer

Charles Antoine-Marcil,

Partner

GCL

Camille Roth,

Senior Logistics Consultant

GCL

09:15
How automation is at the heart of the SAQ's strategic development

The SAQ illustrates how a public company can combine logistical efficiency, customer experience, and social responsibility. By placing public interest and sustainable development at the heart of its strategy, it is transforming its supply chain while creating value for all Quebecers. An inspiring presentation for organizations seeking to combine social mission and operational excellence.

Lecturer

Luc Bourdeau,

Vice President,
Strategic Development,
Supply Chain

SAQ

10:15
Adapting the warehouse to the nature of the product: Concrete cases by Agropur

The nature of the product and its velocity directly influence the performance and organization of a warehouse. During this conference, Agropur will present two concrete warehouse redesign case studies, each with the objective of maximizing storage density while maintaining— or even improving— operational efficiency. Through these examples, you will discover how to adapt logistics layout based on product characteristics, optimize flows, and meet performance challenges in a constantly evolving context.

Lecturer

Jerome Lemieux

Logistics Project Director

Agropur

11:15
Coffee Break
11:45
New DC: Implementation of OCADO to automate pharmaceutical distribution

Discover how McKesson Canada is transforming its supply chain with its new automated distribution center (DC), powered by OCADO technology. This innovative project is redefining the standards in pharmaceutical logistics, integrating advanced automation to optimize drug distribution, improve order accuracy, and strengthen operational efficiency.

Lecturer

René Picard,

VP Supply Chain Transformation

McKesson Canada

12:45
Lunch Break

In a sector as demanding as aerospace, logistics agility is essential. This conference highlights the collaboration between Fastenal and Sonaca, which is based on a decentralized supply chain model, connected in real time and adapted to local production realities. Discover how integrated solutions such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and local logistics services help ensure the availability of critical parts, reduce production downtime, and improve operational performance on a global scale.

Lecturer

Carl De Nitto,

District Manager – Eastern Canada

Fastenal Canada

 

Jean-Philippe Guenette,

Vice President of Sales

Sonaca Montreal

14:00
Aeronautical logistics excellence: Fastenal x Sonaca, an agile and local strategy

In a sector as demanding as aerospace, logistics agility is essential. This conference highlights the collaboration between Fastenal and Sonaca, which is based on a decentralized supply chain model, connected in real time and adapted to local production realities. Discover how integrated solutions such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and local logistics services help ensure the availability of critical parts, reduce production downtime, and improve operational performance on a global scale.

Lecturer

Carl De Nitto,

District Manager – Eastern Canada

Fastenal Canada 

Jean-Philippe Guenette,

Vice President of Sales

Sonaca Montreal

 

15:00
Driving Sustainable Change: Automate, Decarbonize, Excel

What if sustainability rhymed with performance? Through this conference, discover how to transform your logistics operations to meet today's environmental and societal challenges. In a world where supply chains are facing increasing pressures such as automation, the energy transition, and societal expectations, this session will offer concrete feedback on sustainable change management. It will highlight the cultural, organizational, and technological challenges encountered in a context of profound transformation. An invitation to rethink your logistics practices with greater impact, agility, and responsibility. A must-attend event for leaders who wish to combine automation, carbon reduction, and operational excellence.

Lecturer

Pierre-André Lebeuf,

Sustainable  Development Manager

Soprema

16:00
Closing Remarks

21 October

08:00
Participant Arrival and Breakfast
08:30
Opening Remarks
09:00
Regulated Growth: Building and Developing Cannabis Distribution in Quebec

Launching a public supply chain in a highly regulated sector is a unique challenge. The SQDC shares its experience in creating a secure, compliant, and scalable logistics network to support the continued growth of its points of sale. A strategic look at the alignment between compliance, operational performance, and customer service in a rapidly evolving market.

Lecturer

Alexandre Ouellet,

Director of Business Strategy & Supply Chain

SQDC

 

10:00
Transforming the Global Supply Chain: A Vision in Action

Future Electronics is embarking on a comprehensive transformation of its logistics operations, accelerated by a recent strategic acquisition. This conference will provide an overview of the company's 3- to 5-year transformation plans, with an initial focus on Asia, followed by the Americas and EMEA. Beyond planning, this presentation will address a fundamental challenge: how to integrate resilience into operations in the face of global crises and disruptions, without compromising performance. Through concrete examples, we will also discuss the management of customs tariffs in this rapidly changing context. A strategic look, rooted in real-world experience, at the difficult but necessary choices needed to build a robust, agile, and sustainable global supply chain.

Lecturer

Guillaume Rolland, 

Vice President of Operations

Future Electronics

11:00
Coffee Break
11:30
Carrying out its vision: the supply chain at the heart of citizen service

To move, to take one's place, to influence with conviction and authenticity. This presentation aims to share through different experiences but also to review the entire distribution network of mechanical parts used to maintain the 8,500 vehicles of the City of Montreal.

Lecturer

Maggie Couture,

Director – Supply Chain Management – ​​Procurement Department

City of Montreal

12:30
Lunch Break
14:00
From manual management to operational excellence: a look back at TLS's digital journey

Discover how TLS, a fast-growing 3PL, transformed its logistics operations by moving from manual management to a complete digital ecosystem. Thanks to the gradual implementation of ERP, WMS, TMS, and LMS solutions with the support of Generix, the company gained visibility, agility, and performance. A concrete experience on a successful digital transformation in a rapidly evolving sector.

Lecturer

Remy Karmouche,

Director, Product & R&D

Generix 

Aaron LeBlanc,

Vice President, Operations

TLS

15:00
The art of delivering under pressure: agility and resilience in logistics at obibox

In an ultra-competitive, ever-changing logistics environment, where every minute counts and customer expectations are constantly rising, delivering under pressure is becoming an art. This conference explores how agility and resilience enable obibox to meet these challenges, sharing real-life stories, concrete strategies, and lessons learned from the field.

Lecturer

Jordan Arshinoff Foss,

President

Obibox

16:00
Closing Remarks
16:30
4@7 networking event
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