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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Jan 12, 2022 • 25min
The Future is Now: The Next Dimension in Barcodes and What it Means for Supply Chain
Each day, the beep of a barcode scan is heard globally 6 billion times. And like most things, this widely used method of identification is evolving. Consumers are demanding more information, and supply chains are requiring more automation and digitization. So, what’s in store for the future of the barcode? Join us as we chat with Marcia Mendez from Walmart to learn about how she and her team are testing innovations that will take the barcode into a new dimension.
Jan 11, 2022 • 36min
The ABC’s of Blockchain and Why it’s the Future of Everything
People tend to get caught up in blockchain’s “crypto-speak,” but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Blockchain offers three critical opportunities for business: transparency, truth, and traceability - and it’s the future of everything we do. Join us as we dive into a fascinating episode with our guest, Don Durm, Vice President of Customer Solutions at PLM, where we’ll talk about what blockchain is and how it can turn a complex and messy supply chain into a more efficient powerhouse.
Dec 1, 2021 • 35min
Digital Acceleration: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The move to digital has been accelerated. Brick and mortars are moving online, and “contactless” has become the name of the game. Some companies are riding this digital wave, while others find themselves faced with resource challenges and hiccups. Join us as we sit down with Mark Baxa, President and CEO of CSCMP, to discuss how companies are accelerating their digitization efforts and investing in new technologies to keep up with evolving consumer demands.
Nov 17, 2021 • 43min
Best-Kept Secrets to Building a Better Brand on Amazon
With the explosion of online commerce over the pandemic, Amazon saw exponential engagement from buyers and sellers. And selling on Amazon became attractive for those looking to start or expand online marketplaces. However, many brands and manufacturers lack the knowledge around the nuances of Amazon that allow them to protect their brand's integrity and achieve growth. Join us as we chat with Amazon expert, Shannon Roddy, about the common pitfalls and best practices that allow brands to succeed.
Nov 3, 2021 • 30min
Spooky Supply Chain Stories That Keep Us Up at Night
Once upon a midnight dreary, the supply chain disrupted becoming weak and weary. Join us for a special edition, spooky season, episode where Liz and Reid take us through some of the scariest supply chain stories you’ll ever hear. They’ll have you wondering if you need to stock up on toilet paper - again. Find out where these sustained supply chain disruptions are lurking in the shadows, for how long, and how standards can help alleviate supply chain nightmares. Listen in...if you dare!
Oct 20, 2021 • 36min
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em! Why You Shouldn’t Resist the Consumer Rebellion
Two-thirds of your marketing happens WITHOUT you - so the experience you provide for your customers, both in-person and via e-commerce, will determine your success. Join us for a revolutionary discussion with Mark Schaefer, internationally-acclaimed speaker, college educator, and author of Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins, as we explore ever-evolving consumer behavior and how you can ensure that you’re joining the rebellion - not resisting it.
Oct 6, 2021 • 40min
Prepare for Ludicrous Speed: Top Innovation and Tech Trends Around the Corner
Ready to travel six years into the future? You don’t need a time machine, you just need to listen to our latest episode with special guest Leslie Shannon, Head of Ecosystems and Trend Scouting at Nokia. Leslie joins Reid and Liz to uncover what’s next in the technology space for artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, the internet of things, natural interfaces, and 5G. Get a sneak peek at what our daily lives could look like in the near term - to make sure you keep up.
Sep 22, 2021 • 27min
How the Secret Language of Fruit Can End Food Waste
Over ⅓ of produce never reaches the consumer, creating a massive amount of food waste that ends up costing the supply chain over $1 trillion in annual revenue. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Katherine Sizov and Jay Jordan from Strella Biotech, an innovative startup that utilizes proprietary sensors, IoT networks, and data analysis to interpret the shelf life and maturity of fruit by reading the gas signals that they send to each other. Tune in to learn more about how this groundbreaking startup is “listening to the fruit conversation” and changing the game by feeding food supply chains with data, ultimately helping to end food waste.
Sep 8, 2021 • 29min
How Toilet Paper Broke the Supply Chain
We all experienced the Great Toilet Paper Crisis of 2020. Panic buying turned into shortages and empty shelves. And those who were lucky enough to find stock were confronted with the words “limit one per customer due to high demand.” It’s no secret that supply chains were caught off guard when it came to essentials. However, many others harnessed the opportunity, evolved quickly, innovated, and adapted like never before. Join us for a discussion with Vice President of Open Learning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sanjay Sarma, where we will dive into this massive supply chain disruption and discuss those who emerged as winners, how supply chains continue to evolve, where innovation is headed, what it means for both brands and consumers - and why things will never go back to way they were.
Jul 23, 2021 • 20min
New Look, New Attitude - Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US
Welcome to Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US. Join co-hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl as they connect the dots between supply chain and global standards. Topics include data quality, inventory management, logistics, technology, innovation, traceability, master data management, consumer engagement, and sustainability. Find Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US at https://next-level-supply-chain-with-gs1us.podcastpage.io/ or @GS1_US on Twitter, @GS1US on LinkedIn, and @GS1US on Facebook.
