Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US

Consumer behavior is completely different than it was 2 years ago. The way we shop and how we make decisions have all evolved. So, it’s no surprise that food safety is a top priority for consumers. As a result, there is movement toward processes and technologies that are helping minimize food contamination and maximize traceability. Join us as GS1 US’s VP of Community Engagement, Angela Fernandez, takes us through the ins and outs of tech-enabled traceability and its impact on food safety. 

Consumers want to know more about their food – where it’s coming from, how it’s sourced, and how it's handled. Disruption – as we’ve seen – adds another layer and shines a new light on supply chain innovation and traceability regulation. Join us as we chat with FoodLogiQ, an organization that aims to provide a safer, more transparent supply chain, about why a visible supply chain is a non-negotiable, how businesses can build a better one (without stressing about it), and why it’s critical for consumers.

The grocery landscape has moved swiftly toward digitization and automation in the past few years. But even now, consumer behavior indicates that the world of accelerated, just-in-time commerce is here to stay. Join us as we chat with VP of Community Engagement, Ryan Richard, as he takes us through the evolving grocery experience, the technology we're seeing used by big brands in retail grocery, and how some of these innovations can streamline supply chain woes and increase customer engagement.  

Hemp-derived products are bursting onto the market, with many retailers joining the buzz as they stock their physical and digital shelves with everything from supplements to skin care and beverages. So how does it all start in this new and emerging industry – and where is it headed? Join us as we venture to the source and speak with innovator and co-founder of Tennecanna to explore the supply chain opportunities and challenges emerging in the hemp-derived product industry and what’s in store for the future. 

10 years ago, 30% of all the food produced was wasted, today it's over 40%. Are we on track to waste half of our food in another 10 years? Minimizing food waste along the supply chain is more critical than ever. In this episode, we’ll hear from Susan Flake, Global Director of Food and Logistics at Avery Dennison, who will talk about how creating greater visibility along the supply chain will help companies better handle recalls, maximize food freshness, minimize waste, and achieve sustainability goals.

Although the road has been bumpy, industries have seen amazing examples of supply chain resilience, innovation, and adaptation. And this is just the beginning. Join us as we chat with someone who’s met many supply chain heroes, Siobhan O'Bara, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement at GS1 US, as she discusses what she's hearing from industry leaders, what we can expect for the future, and how standards can help save the day.

It’s no surprise that consumers are relying on e-commerce – sometimes exclusively. So businesses have no choice but to adapt to keep up. When selling products online, acronyms like GTIN, U.P.C., and EAN can sound overwhelming and confusing, but they don't have to be. Michelle Covey, VP of Partnerships at GS1 US, joins us to discuss what these acronyms mean, why they’re important when selling online, and how something like a GTIN can help you take your e-commerce business to the next level.

Technology is moving faster than ever before and bringing us along for the ride. You've probably heard about the 'metaverse' and how it could change how the world connects and shares information, but what does that really mean for something like the supply chain? Join us for an exciting discussion as we chat with author and top voice in technology, Shelly Palmer, about how the metaverse can change how we do business along the supply chain - and what’s in store for the future.

As we move into the future - one thing is for certain: everything, at some point, will become scarce. Natural resources are finite, and recycling and sustainability are more important than ever. Supply chains are going circular, and we want to bring you into our inner circle as we sit down with GS1 US Innovation Manager, Vivian Tai, to discuss the move toward total sustainability and how to augment the repair, recycle, and reuse of products back into the manufacturing process.

As businesses and consumers navigate various supply chain challenges, it isn’t just products and goods that can be difficult to track, trace, and automate. The very means by which we obtain goods and services – cash – faces similar challenges. With some of the most intricate and complicated processes, the cash supply chain is quite simply the movement of cash from one entity to another. And like most things during the pandemic, it required rethinking quickly, since much of the process has been extremely manual up to this point. Join us for an engaging episode as we speak to Steve Morris, National Product Manager at one of the largest integrated cash distribution networks in the United States about the challenges that interrupted cash flow, what we are learning from them, and how innovations and standards are opening doors to greater visibility.