{"id":1469,"date":"2025-02-21T15:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/etude-de-cas\/a-successful-expansion-for-guillevin-brossard\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T22:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:34:08","slug":"a-successful-expansion-for-guillevin-brossard","status":"publish","type":"etude-de-cas","link":"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/en-ca\/case-study\/a-successful-expansion-for-guillevin-brossard\/","title":{"rendered":"A successful expansion for Guillevin Brossard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block-header-etude-de-cas-block_5c073eae9f3eb565feb27bf0ff0c0a27\" class=\"block-header-etude-de-cas  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block\" style=\";\" >\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-bg\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-27-of-28-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving for small parts storage.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"msk-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>A<\/strong> successful expansion <strong>for<\/strong> Guillevin Brossard\n<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n   \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div id=\"element-texte-mis-en-valeur-block_b1a1d95f26cb7d3799be898994feb24f\" class=\"element-texte-mis-en-valeur  msk-mt-none msk-mb-none msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block has-noir-text-color fs-28-medium\" style=\"\">\n    Scope of work:\t\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_e76ab86cf52c84300dae336fd780dfab\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Optimize available space<\/li>\n<li>Reuse of existing storage systems<\/li>\n<li>Wide range of products and dimensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div id=\"element-texte-mis-en-valeur-block_de6005289893ba13e86ea0af698b4a10\" class=\"element-texte-mis-en-valeur  msk-mt-none msk-mb-none msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block has-noir-text-color fs-28-medium\" style=\"\">\n    Type of system :\t\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_0a64ca7a3282706620b4a31d6ae20053\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Metalware shelving<\/li>\n<li>Standard racking<\/li>\n<li>Shelving with modular drawers<\/li>\n<li>Very Narrow Aisles (VNA)<\/li>\n<li>Cantilever racking<\/li>\n<li>Reel racking for wire spools<\/li>\n<li>Pushback racking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-h2-block_e1946581acb62d1e10cb630a170180db\" class=\"element-h2 msk-block alignnone  msk-mt-none  msk-mb-none has-noir-text-color\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"sz-small\">Customer profile\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_af0f2f3bbfd534fa58ac1518d0c8dce7\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>With a distribution network spanning the entire country, Guillevin International is one of Canada\u2019s leading distributors of electrical equipment. The company is also a major player in the distribution of safety products and equipment, as well as industrial supplies. Its success is built on skilled employees, spread across more than 100 profit centres strategically located across the country, distributing a wide range of products from world-renowned manufacturers.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-image-carousel-block_975436aea23f04eb754a3f72478e601a\" class=\"block-image-carousel  msk-mt-biggest msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block relative\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part blue-part\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"msk-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-carousel owl-carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9005-du-Quartier-Brossard-06.jpg\" alt=\"Office of Guillevin company in Brossard.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-4.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving installed in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving installed in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving installed in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving installed in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-12.jpg\" alt=\"Forklift operating in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-11.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving for small parts storage.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-10.jpg\" alt=\"Small electrical parts drawer in Guillevin\u2019s warehouse in Brossard.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-9.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving for small parts storage.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-8.jpg\" alt=\"Cable reel shelving in Guillevin\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Cable reel shelving in Guillevin\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cantilever shelving for pipe storage.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"car-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-5.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelving installed in Guillevin Brossard\u2019s warehouse.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part blue-part\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"msk-container nav-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"img-car-nav\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"nav-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/themes\/msk\/assets\/images\/carousel-arrow-left.png\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"nav-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/themes\/msk\/assets\/images\/carousel-arrow-right.png\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-h2-block_a47afa1e832ba1dc3dc12f85ba4ad73f\" class=\"element-h2 msk-block alignnone  msk-mt-none  msk-mb-none has-noir-text-color\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"sz-small\">Initial Situation\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_dc03834227ac6371fa842f6d7aff0298\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>One of Guillevin&#8217;s locations, situated in Brossard, was facing significant product overload and a wide variety of SKUs. Their storage space was insufficient for the amount of inventory they had, resulting in a severely cluttered warehouse. Even the aisles were crowded with materials and parts, to the point where some items ended up on the floor, while others were stored outside the building. This situation led them to seek a solution to optimize their storage space, which is when they turned to the expertise of the MSK Canada team.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-evidence-block_51745ad20ed18ddaab5d9557c340fa1b\" class=\"block-evidence  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"evid-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"evid-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_ef43a2c64e5ed862e549aedae9049df8\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>Guillevin\u2019s vast array of products and equipment is equaled only by their unmatched quality and reliability. In fact, since its earliest beginnings, the Company has governed all aspects of its operations based on the premise that its customers are the reason for its existence. <\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-h2-block_83d433250464788396efe797bfcc2bbd\" class=\"element-h2 msk-block alignnone  msk-mt-none  msk-mb-none has-noir-text-color\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"sz-small\">Challenge\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_bfccccc4d3b757739e1dc1d94f4aa00f\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>The first challenge MSK faced in ensuring the smooth execution of the project was to redesign the available space in a way that optimized the storage of various products while maximizing the use of every square metre. The design needed to include several distinct zones: an office area, a warehouse dedicated to product inventory, and a front-store area to serve customers. Additionally, the client wanted to retain some of the existing storage systems, meaning they had to either find new purposes for these systems or intelligently integrate them into the new layout. The space optimization also needed to account for the building\u2019s variable dimensions, both in square footage and height, which differed from one section to another.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-image-fullwidth-block_cbc67d72f5885d2bbe8b07537b6a695e\" class=\"block-image-fullwidth  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block h629\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"imfs-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-rayonnage-entrepot-10-fw.jpg\" alt=\"Single-deep racking system in the Guillevin Brossard warehouse expansion.\" >\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-h2-block_c4bd711235cb8886ff1c38ac1233fa38\" class=\"element-h2 msk-block alignnone  msk-mt-none  msk-mb-none has-noir-text-color\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"sz-small\">Solution\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_08dbc612f6ec24b5f2f6e41afcf5c494\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>The first part of the solution to the space issue was actually addressed by the client. They acquired the adjacent space, increasing their available area from 15,000 to 25,000 square feet. This additional space provided more flexibility for our designers to develop the best possible solution based on the client\u2019s storage needs.<\/p>\n<p>The other part of the solution relied on our designers, who were tasked with organizing the storage systems to maximize this extra space and enhance the client\u2019s operational efficiency. Guillevin&#8217;s wide variety of products presented a real puzzle for our team, with a range of items from boxes and individual parts to wire reels and much more. Each type of product required a specific storage method.<\/p>\n<p>To meet these diverse needs, a wide array of storage systems was selected and installed. Our design team created a comprehensive layout that included Metalware shelving, standard racking, shelving with modular drawers, Very Narrow Aisles (VNA), cantilever racking, reel racking for wire spools, and pushback racking.<\/p>\n<p>This project was completed by combining new and used systems, showcasing the versatility and creativity of the MSK team in delivering an optimized layout while utilizing diverse materials.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-image-fullwidth-block_007f4e161e036e36fdecd9921128f474\" class=\"block-image-fullwidth  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block h629\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"imfs-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-rayonnage-entrepot-16-fw.jpg\" alt=\"Reel and spool racking in the Guillevin Brossard warehouse expansion.\" >\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-wrap-block_40799b62c9063f9993fe244b81966318\" class=\"block-wrap  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block sz-normal\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"super-grid \">\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div id=\"element-h2-block_ce8d6ef0aaac33014bd386235fe15694\" class=\"element-h2 msk-block alignnone  msk-mt-none  msk-mb-none has-noir-text-color\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"sz-small\">Final situation\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-wysiwyg-block_a36087ef0a36e7b20693a70a12fe4768\" class=\"element-wysiwyg msk-block alignnone\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wys_content\" >\r\n\t\t<p>The MSK team successfully met the specific needs of Guillevin, enabling them to fully benefit from their newly optimized warehouse\/store, designed for efficient picking and product storage. The partnership between MSK Canada and Guillevin did not stop at the Brossard branch. Building on this success, the two companies have teamed up to complete five additional projects. This project proved to be a resounding success for both parties.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"side-part \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"element-quote-block_91afc739a106c8916c8087d6dd14228d\" class=\"element-quote msk-block alignwide\">\r\n    <blockquote>\r\n       The MSK Canada team effectively met our various needs. Thanks to their knowledge and creativity, our branches are now better organized.     <\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-image-fullwidth-block_26ea460907c86d5e1857cffecd535d2f\" class=\"block-image-fullwidth  msk-mt-none msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block h629\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"imfs-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Guillevin-brossard-rayonnage-entrepot-8-fw-e1742319231188.jpg\" alt=\"VNA racking system in the Guillevin Brossard warehouse expansion.\" >\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block-dernieres-etude-de-cas-block_03d625aa989efa9b7b6267db197781d3\" class=\"block-dernieres-etude-de-cas  msk-mt-biggest msk-mb-normal msk-pt-none msk-pb-none msk-block\" style=\"\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Our lastest study case<\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"dec-grid\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"dec-item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/maaxbath_lr-12-of-16.jpg\" alt=\"Palettiers bleu et jaune dans un entrep\u00f4t.\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-title\">MAAX Bath Optimizes Its Logistics with a New Distribution Center<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-excerpt\">MAAX Bath centralizes its inventory in a new distribution center, optimizing logistics, reducing costs and lead times, and improving customer service.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-link\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/en-ca\/case-study\/maax-bath-optimizes-its-logistics-with-a-new-distribution-center\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t> Click here to learn more\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"dec-item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mskcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/i2r.jpg\" alt=\"Single-deep racking installed by the team at MSK Canada.\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-title\">Optimized Warehouse for This Food Packaging Leader<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dec-excerpt\">Maintaining racking point load on the slab is crucial for companies like MSK Canada. 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