As part of the continued modernization of the beverage alcohol marketplace, LCBO has developed a more open listings process that expands opportunities for suppliers to respond to product calls for the wholesale catalogue. Developing a more open listing process for the wholesale channel enables suppliers to bring new products to the market in a timely manner, fosters competition, and helps to improve choice and convenience for Ontario consumers.
LCBO has launched the Warehousing for Open Listings Program to:
• Authorize eligible third-party logistics companies (3PLs) to warehouse and distribute eligible import and domestic (out-of-province) product to LCBO’s wholesale customers.
• Authorize agents representing import products to work with the LCBO to import products into Ontario, become eligible to register as a Supplying Source, and work with an authorized 3PL to warehouse and distribute product in Ontario.
Agents representing import products who are interested in participating in the wholesale import product call must be authorized under the Warehousing for Open Listings Program. Once authorized, Agents will be eligible to participate in LCBO’s Supplying Source Program and submit eligible products to the product call.
Agents must have an agreement with an Authorized 3PL(s) to provide warehousing and distribution services in order to be eligible for the Agent Authorization. If an agent has eligible warehousing facilities, they may apply for a Warehousing authorization as well as an Agent authorization. Please submit your application for an authorized warehouse before your agent application.
At this time, LCBO will be prioritizing applications from Third-Party Logistics Companies and will continuously update a list of authorized companies as authorizations are issued.
Domestic suppliers
If you are a domestic, out-of-province supplier participating in the Supplying Source Program, you do not require an authorization under the Warehousing for Open Listings Program. However, you may work with a Third-Party Logistics Company with a Warehousing Authorization to warehouse and deliver your products to wholesale customers.
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