Groupe Conseil Lartis Inc.

AI  ·  Automation  ·  SMBs

Reduce manual work and streamline your operations with AI

We help small and mid-sized businesses identify bottlenecks, automate repetitive tasks, connect their systems, and make better use of their data with practical solutions that can be implemented quickly.

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AI-powered operations optimization

Our mission

In many businesses, valuable time is still lost every week to manual tasks, information searches, disconnected systems, and reporting that is difficult to consolidate.

We help our clients identify the real friction points in their operations and implement automation and AI solutions that fit their business reality.

We focus on three priorities:
• Increase efficiency
• Improve profitability
• Enhance customer experience

Our support covers the full journey: assessment, recommendations, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Our areas of expertise

We work where manual work, duplicate data entry, poorly managed documents, and disconnected systems slow down your operations.

Services

AI-Powered Operations Optimization

Identify bottlenecks and eliminate the tasks that slow your team down.

Your processes often include steps that consume time without creating real value. We analyze the way you work, identify the main friction points, and put the right automation and AI levers in place to accelerate the work.

The goal is not to add complexity, but to simplify your operations with practical, measurable solutions adapted to your context.

Intelligent Document Management

Structure your documents so they are easier to find, use, and process.

The quality of your document management directly affects the speed and reliability of your operations. We help you structure your documents, establish good practices, and use AI to support classification, search, and information processing. Result: less time spent searching, fewer errors, and better access to useful information.

Sylvain Laurence is an accredited trainer for course GD101 "Document Management: Implementing Effective Practices and Systems" at Qualitemps / Technologia.

Process Automation

Reduce manual data entry, copy-paste work, and repetitive errors.

We automate recurring tasks, data transfers, and sequences between systems to make your processes smoother, faster, and more reliable.

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI solutions now make it possible to automate activities that until recently required a great deal of human intervention. We help you identify the ones that truly apply to your business and implement them in a practical way.

Systems Integration

Make information flow between your tools without unnecessary re-entry.

In many businesses, systems coexist without communicating well with each other. This leads to duplicates, errors, and avoidable delays.

We design gateways between your systems so information flows automatically from one step of your process to the next. Data entered correctly once can then be reused everywhere it is needed.

Dashboards & Business Intelligence

Turn your data into clear indicators for better decisions.

Good decisions require the right information, at the right time, in a format that is easy to interpret. We design custom dashboards that turn your data into useful, readable, and actionable indicators.

When relevant, we also integrate AI features that make it easier to query your data in plain language and obtain answers, summaries, or analysis directions more quickly.

Training - Qualitemps / Technologia

Practical, interactive training focused on action.

Sylvain Laurence has been an accredited trainer at Qualitemps / Technologia since 2016. He offers course GD101: "Document Management: Implementing Effective Practices and Systems". This one-day training helps participants better structure their information, improve document practices, and leave with an action plan adapted to their reality.


What AI can do for your SMB - today

Practical applications, without major changes to your existing systems.
Your teams do not need to transform everything before they can start benefiting from AI.

Use cases

Email triage and processing

Automatic classification, priority detection, and extraction of useful information from your inboxes.

Reports and summaries

Quick transformation of raw data or long documents into clear summaries that support action.

Anomaly detection in data

Automatic identification of discrepancies, errors, duplicates, or unusual values in your files and reports.

Answers to internal questions

Implementation of an assistant capable of answering your team's questions based on your procedures, documents, and internal knowledge bases.

Data reconciliation between systems

Automatic comparison of data from several software tools to identify discrepancies and avoid manual checks.

Assisted RFP preparation

Analysis of requirements, comparison with your service offering, and generation of a first structured response draft.

Projects

Here are a few examples of projects we have delivered for our clients over the years.
Each project starts with a concrete business need: reducing manual work, improving reporting, connecting systems, or giving teams better tools to manage operations.

Experience

HEC Montréal

HEC Montréal - Career Management

Challenge: Manage a large volume of student files and job postings without a centralized tool.
Solution: Development of an integrated system combining a web interface and a database.
Result: A structuring tool adopted by the Career Management Office and still in use.
Access · Perl · Oracle
TD Meloche Monnex

TD Meloche Monnex

Challenge: Reduce processing delays and repetitive manual tasks.
Solution: Process optimization and automation using Excel, SAS, and Oracle.
Result: Faster processes and fewer operational errors.
Excel · SAS · Oracle
Agence 911

Quebec 9-1-1 Agency

Challenge: Manage and distribute 911 tax fund transfers efficiently across Quebec.
Solution: Development of custom software integrated with the Acomba accounting system.
Result: Full automation of the fund distribution process.
Access · ODBC · Acomba
RMStator

RMStator - E-commerce Integration

Challenge: Synchronize products and orders across multiple platforms.
Solution: Implementation of automated data exchange gateways between systems.
Result: Continuously synchronized data and elimination of manual re-entry.
PHP · MySQL · E-commerce API
Audace Lunettes

Audace Lunettes - Operations Management

Challenge: Centralize operations management across a store network without a suitable tool.
Solution: Development of a custom management system integrated with Acomba.
Result: Better visibility into operations, real-time tracking, and fewer errors.
Access · Acomba · ODBC

Additional project experience

Over the years, we have delivered many other solutions involving reporting, management systems, systems integration, automation, dashboards, and operational support.

Our approach remains the same: understand the business need quickly, propose a realistic solution, and deliver tools that create day-to-day value.

See all our projects

HEC Montréal, Career Management Service

Development and implementation of management tool for student files and job offers.
(Access, Perl, Oracle)
hec.ca/sgc

TD-Meloche-Monnex

Process optimization
(Excel, SAS, Oracle)

melochemonnex.com

Municipal Agency for the Financing and Development of Quebec 9-1-1 Emergency Centers

Development of a management software for the transfer of tax funds for 911 services to municipalities and RCMs throughout the province of Quebec with the option of directly paying the amounts to a designated third party.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)

agence911.org

Location d’Abris Mobiles A.M. Inc

Development of a depreciation management software (assets only) linked with Acomba accounting software.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
Development of a database for the management of trailers
(Access)
abrismobiles.ca

SEMO Horizon-Travail

Development of a management software allowing to follow-up candidates, offers, investments and to produce the reports required by Emploi-Québec.
Server installation and configuration and network infrastructure management.
Technical support.
(Access)
horizon-travail.org

PMG Technologies

Development of a management software for handling suppliers' procurements and maintain inventory by projects.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
pmgtest.com

Strong MDI

Development of a program for orders management and screen production planning.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
strongmdi.com

Audace Lunettes

Development of a dashboard to display sales and purchasing information from Acomba graphically.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba, Klipfolio)
audacelunette.com
klipfolio.com

RMStator

Integration of multiple online sales platforms with Acomba and SAP Business One.
(MS-SQL, MySQL, SAP Business One, Acomba, C#, VB.Net, PHP)
rmstator.com

Groupe Financier AGA Inc.

CPA-standard check printing project with customized format and encoding of the bottom of the pay check.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba, SDK Acomba)
aga.ca

LeTaz (roulodome - stakepark)

Development of a membership management software with photos and membership cards printing.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
taz.ca

ExpressCar Exotics

Development of a management software for depreciation (assets and financing) for Acomba.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)

Statopex

Process optimization and development of a reporting prototype for analysing "mystery-shopper" results.
(Access)
statopex.com

Esthétique sans frontières -
Distripro - Épillyss

Development of numerous reports for data analysis and process automation.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
epillyss.com

AquaSolution

Development of a management software for water samples analysis with barcode tracking.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
aquasolution.com

LiftExpert, Cisolift, Absolu.ca

Development of a bridge between Acomba and a CRELoaded transactional website.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba, OsCommerce, CRELoaded, PHP)
liftexpert.ca
cisolift.com
absolu.ca

GURU Bicycle

Development of a very complete tool for sales analysis reports for Acomba.
(Excel, ODBC for Acomba)

Cuisine Poirier

Development of a tool for printing customized delivery labels and viewing delivery summary by carrier.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
cuisinespoirier.ca
quisemerecolte.com

Rousseau Communication

Development of a complete subscription management program.
Website maintenance.
Development of data visualization tools.
(MS-SQL, MySQL, Wordpress, C#, Access)
rousseaucommunication.com

La Belle Excuse

La Belle Excuse / Lolo / Bohem

Development of a production and lot tracking program, process optimization and performance reports.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba, Excel)
labelleexcuse.com

Ariane Éditions

Ariane Éditions

Development of an author royalty calculation program.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
editions-ariane.com

Cheminée Lining

Process optimization and project management.
(ERP Made2Manage, Access, SQL Server)
chemineelining.com

Cybergeneration

Development of a VB.NET Class DLL to access Acomba SDK more easily for Cybergeneration developers.
VB.NET (VB.NET, SDK Acomba)
cybergeneration.tech

LCC vins & spiritueux - Clos des Vignes

Development of multiple programs for data extraction and reporting.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)

Multi-Industriel

Multi-Industriel

Development of a management tool for purchases and product catalogue importations.
Server installation and configuration and network infrastructure management.
Technical Support.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
multi-industriel.com

Promo Gagnon Lévesque - Promotion Xpress - Vètements Xpress

Development of a program for the management of supply contracts for uniforms with measurements and transfers of purchases to Acomba.
(Access, ODBC for Acomba)
promogl.com

Alphabroder

Development of a comprehensive merchandise loan management program for representatives.
(Access)
alphabroder.com

Techno-Bronze Inc.

Development of a complete tool for order management, customer billing, inventory tracking and reports. Network support.
(Access)

Association des Salons de Bronzage du Québec (ASBQ)

Development of a member management software.
(Access)
infobronzage.com

Info-bronzage Inc. - Bronzage Beauté Bien-Être

Development of a magazine publication management software.
(Access)

References

What our clients say
For more than 20 years, we have supported organizations looking for practical, reliable, and business-focused solutions. Here are a few testimonials.

Satisfaction

"On behalf of our team at Career Management Services, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Sylvain Laurence for his creativity, hard work and professionalism in the development of our website at HEC Montréal. Mr. Laurence clearly understood our need for a simple and effective management tool."

Person

Pierre Francq   Li
HEC Montreal
Directeur, Service de gestion de carrière
hec.ca/sgc

"Sylvain led our project masterfully, combining strong technical and business expertise, a quick understanding of our needs, and the ability to turn them into solutions that truly met them. Sylvain was extremely available and patient during this period of major change in the way we worked, which was very reassuring for everyone."

Person

Danielle Beaudoin   Li
HEC Montreal
Employment Advisor, MBA Level
hec.ca/sgc

"Sylvain was a real asset to our team. Very quickly he was up to speed and understood our processes globally. He optimized a lot of our manual processes including the validation processes.
Sylvain is excellent in performing gap analysis and he’s a master in Microsoft Excel. Sylvain has strong analysis skills, he’s very efficient, a quick learner and he is very personable and professional."

Person

Eric Lacombe   Li
TD Meloche Monnex
BI Specialist
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Our team

Experienced professionals in business analysis, automation, and custom business solutions.

Experts

Sylvain Laurence

Sylvain Laurence, B.Ing., B. Arch., MBA

President and Founder

Senior consultant specializing in operations optimization, automation, and the practical integration of AI into business processes.

For more than 20 years, he has helped organizations analyze their needs, improve the way they work, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable value.

His approach combines rigor, business understanding, and a strong ability to turn operational needs into realistic, effective solutions.

Li

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Daniel Massicotte

Programmer Analyst

Daniel designs and develops custom business solutions that address real operational needs.

Before joining Groupe Conseil Lartis in 2009, he worked for more than 10 years as a programmer analyst. He has strong experience in business application development, databases, and systems-related problem solving.

His goal is to deliver reliable, durable tools that are genuinely useful in day-to-day operations.

Li

Contact us

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Get in touch to discuss your situation. We will reply quickly.

Contact

  • 438-394-0394
  • http://www.lartis.com