Read important updates you need to know as a Contract Liquor Agency.  
March 20, 2017
LMP Progress Updates
Here is a short update on the status of the Liquor Modernization Project (LMP).  Please feel free to share this information with others. 

  • We began piloting the Clover Stations at select Agencies last week, and as we hoped, it alerted us to some unforeseen issues that we’re expeditiously resolving. Conducting these pilots and discovering gaps now is an important part of the process that will help minimize issues for Agencies after deployment. 

  • The new Groveport warehouse began accepting appointments for inbound product.  Suppliers, vendors, and brokers are making appointments for initial deliveries, and have started transitioning their shipment routes. This warehouse consolidation will streamline operations for everyone. One of the benefits of consolidation is that product visibility and availability in the supply chain will be improved. This will help minimize stock shortages that prevent Agencies from receiving the products they want.

  • A deployment calendar is now available on the LMP website (https://liqagency.com.ohio.gov/LMP2/calendar.aspx) listing major deployment milestones for your reference.

If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at 877-812-0013 or liquoragencyhelp.com.state.oh.us.

*Please watch your emails for future LMP progress reports.
New DOLC Leadership
We'd like to introduce Jim Canepa, Interim Superintendent for the Division of Liquor Control. He joined the Division in February 2017 to provide project leadership for the Liquor Modernization Project (LMP). Prior to that, Jim served as Assistant Director, Chief of Staff and Legal Affairs, for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. We’re excited about the state government experience and large project management expertise Jim brings to the team. 
Training Coming Soon
Training for the new system begins in April. This training will be crucial to your understanding of the system, and will cover the tasks and processes you do on a daily basis.

Watch your email in the coming weeks for specific dates, times and locations of the training sessions. Your Agency will be assigned a specific date for training targeted to occur closely prior to the day you transfer over to the new system. If there are seats available, you can register for an earlier session. 

The training sessions will be held in several locations across the state and will require a full day, starting promptly at 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.  At least one representative from each Agency is required to attend – and we recommend that a second representative from your Agency attend another session on a different date. The representative(s) will receive information and materials to train the rest of your Agency staff.  

More details will be available in advance of your Agency's transfer to the new system.
 Resource For Improved Ordering
To help make the ordering process easier and more accurate for you, we have created a brand status list for your use when preparing orders. The list will identify items that are not available for order.

Referring to this list before beginning your ordering process will help you avoid ordering a product that's not available, saving you time and frustration. It will also help ensure your order is processed more efficiently.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – at 877-812-0013 or liquoragencyhelp@com.state.oh.us. 
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