Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US
GS1 US
Take your supply chain game to the next level with GS1 US! Join our favorite supply chain experts, Reid and Liz, as they share secrets, stories, insights, and expertise on a broad spectrum of hot-button topics – from barcodes to artificial intelligence, and everything in between. Our hosts will answer questions like: What’s next in supply chain automation and innovation? Will the next generation of 2D barcodes revolutionize commerce and machine learning? How does the simple concept of scanning at checkout contribute to the next level of transparency for consumers? How will intelligent automation – like, robots serving us cocktails for example - compete with our human intelligence? Take a deep dive with us in exploring these and other mind-bending topics about how the unique identification of everything makes anything possible.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 37min
The Evolution of the Digital Product Passport
Technology and digital innovation continue to play a key role in data acquisition, but how do we leverage this data and do something greater with it? Join us as we chat with Kezzler about the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and how connecting it with GS1 Digital Link fosters interoperable supply chains.
Mar 22, 2023 • 41min
Building Frictionless Online Experiences with Artificial Intelligence
New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions are being introduced daily, which has caused a sense of uncertainty for consumers. Join us as we chat with Scott Downes, Chief Technology Officer at Invisible Technologies, about why we shouldn’t fear the evolution of AI and how having a process in place allows you to better manage real-time data, creating less painful customer experiences.
Mar 8, 2023 • 46min
The ‘Secret Sauce’ to Building Trading Partner Trust
As e-commerce exchanges evolve, so does the type of data that is required for running a successful business. How can you ensure that you are aware of these essential data attributes and that you are providing the most accurate data along the supply chain? Join us as we chat with Rob Gonzalez, Co-founder, and CMO of Salsify, about the importance of data quality and standards when sharing information with trading partners.
Feb 22, 2023 • 44min
In the Traceability Universe, Collaboration Is Your Superpower
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Rule 204 is here. When thinking about how to approach these data requirements with your supply chain partners, collaboration and alignment is the name of the game. Join us as we chat with Karen Long and Joan Studley from iFoodDS, and discuss the pitfalls of misalignment and poor data exchange along your supply chain and the best ways to get suppliers and trading partners on board with best practices through FSMA 204 and beyond.
Feb 8, 2023 • 37min
The Internet of Things (IoT) and How It Drives Sustainable Supply Chains
Reducing waste and improving product quality are the keys to a successful and sustainable future. Senior Vice President at Wiliot, Steve Statler, will join us to talk about the Internet of Things – what it is and how it can help drive a more sustainable supply chain…and world.
Jan 25, 2023 • 45min
When E-Commerce and In-Store Collide: What You Need to Know to Stay Relevant
Simply communicating your brand’s physical presence isn't enough for online shoppers anymore. Your customers want more information – and that could include your product catalog. Join us as we chat with Mike Massey, CEO at Locally, a business that gives access to real-time inventory to nearby shoppers using e-commerce tactics, to hear about how physical retailers can avoid becoming invisible, and why Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) are the key to success.
Jan 11, 2023 • 36min
The E-Commerce Field of Dreams: Just Because You Build It, Doesn’t Mean They’ll Come
Just because you build a product catalog and a brand presence, doesn’t mean customers will be able to find or purchase from you. Successful brands are not built in a linear sense, but rather they have the necessary resources in place to support inventory demand and then deliver on time to boost satisfaction and visibility. Join us as we chat with Envision Horizons founder, Laura Meyer, to talk about the importance of having a logistics and inventory strategy as brands start up and scale.
Dec 7, 2022 • 34min
What’s Trust Got To Do With Digitized Supply Chains
Hundreds, even thousands, of interactions happen along the supply chain for each product before it reaches the consumer. As a result, human touch points along this journey are becoming less feasible, so automation and computers have to find ways to “build trust” in a supply chain data exchange. Join us for a fascinating discussion with digital identity expert, Paul Dietrich, as he walks us through how we are innovating and building greater trust along our supply web…with less human interaction.
Nov 16, 2022 • 37min
Global Solutions Start with Traceability
Some of the biggest supply chain challenges come down to not having a clear understanding of where something comes from, where it’s going, and where it will end up. With better traceability data, we can better track products and avoid waste and inefficiencies that may impact the health of our global environment. Join us as we chat with Wholechain Co-founder, Jayson Berryhill, about work Wholechain is doing to address environmental, social, and governance issues with end-to-end traceability as a foundation.
Nov 2, 2022 • 39min
Think Outside the Box! How Better Data Drives Supply Chain Solutions
Did you know better packaging data can facilitate sustainability? And better data along your supply chain can create greater efficiency? Without solid data sharing along your supply chain, the shiny technology you decide to adopt can render itself unsuccessful. Join us as we chat with CEO of Specright and author of “The Evolution of Products and Packaging” to discuss why standards are critical when leveraging innovation to achieve sustainability and how to think outside the box to streamline operations.
