Professional background
Since 2012, Pierre-Yves Gagnon has contributed to Cuisine Idéale's significant growth through acquisitions, the centralization of operations, technological integration, and the establishment of new factories. Today, he strives to support team development by fostering a culture of teamwork, transparency, and boldness, convinced that people are the true drivers of an organization's performance.

The company
Founded in 1971, Cuisine Idéale has established itself as a leading name in the high-end cabinetry market in North America. Today, led by the second generation, the company combines heritage, expertise, and innovation to pursue its ambitious expansion. Present in over 225 North American cities, it thrives thanks to the quality of its products and a strong strategic vision. Driven by a bold entrepreneurial spirit, Cuisine Idéale now aims to open 200 retail stores over the next 15 years, thus consolidating its leadership position and its commitment to excellence.

Company Needs
Specialized suppliers in the design and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions applied to the manufacturing sector. These solutions aim to improve manufacturing quality, automate defect detection, optimize production processes, and reduce waste. The desired offering also includes the integration of robotics and the necessary equipment directly on the production floor.

ERP (Microsoft Finance & Operations) consulting providers offering operational and strategic support to optimize our current Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation. The goal is to increase process automation, reduce manual operations, improve user adoption and usage, and maximize system value. Particular attention is paid to data quality, accessibility, and extraction to support decision-making.

Transportation and logistics providers capable of managing all logistics related to the delivery of our cabinetry to clients. This includes transport planning, delivery coordination, managing operational constraints, and communicating with stakeholders. The goal is to ensure a reliable, efficient, and consistent customer experience while optimizing our logistics costs.

International procurement providers or consultants specializing in supply chain optimization, including identifying new international sources of supply. The mandate aims to secure supply, reduce raw material costs, and improve the resilience of our supply chain. Expertise in negotiation, risk management, and international compliance is required.