Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US

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Next Level Supply Chain with 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.

  1. 20/11/2024

    Spicing up Success: How Traceability Helped Hank Sauce Scale National Distribution

    What started as a college project has now become a pantry staple sold in over 5,000 stores.  In this episode, Matt Pittaluga, Co-Founder of Hank Sauce, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to share how a homemade hot sauce grew into a beloved national brand. Matt explains how traceability and consistency have been key to scaling the business while keeping product quality high. Through detailed product codes and a robust production database, Hank Sauce tracks every ingredient from batch creation to store shelves, ensuring full transparency and control. This meticulous approach to data and process has fueled Hank Sauce’s growth from a local favorite to a nationwide success.   In this episode, you’ll learn: How Hank Sauce scaled its distribution to national retailers The importance of traceability in ensuring food safety and product quality Strategies for building networks to expand brand reach   Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:34) The Hank Sauce story (06:38) Grassroots marketing and early sales strategies (10:09) Scaling up distribution to large retailers (13:22) The importance of traceability and food safety (16:11) Building a brand with a limited marketing budget (19:21) Advice for new entrepreneurs (26:30) Matt Pittaluga’s favorite tech   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn   Connect with the guest: Matt Pittaluga on LinkedIn Check out Hank Sauce

    31min
  2. 06/11/2024

    Harnessing AI for Smarter, Faster Supply Chains with Steve Hochman

    With disruptions becoming more frequent, companies must adapt or risk falling behind. To stay ahead, many are embracing new technology, with AI emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing supply chain agility and resilience. In this episode, Steve Hochman, VP of Research at Zero100, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to talk about the key trends shaping the future of supply chains. He highlights the need for organizations to adapt by improving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging artificial intelligence. In today’s rapidly changing global environment, organizations must focus on their people, processes, and technology to build lasting supply chain resilience.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Effective ways to leverage AI for automating supply chain operations The importance of cross-collaboration for a more integrated and responsive system How to implement small-scale AI experiments for meaningful impact   Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (03:10) The rise of supply chain volatility (08:12) Cross-functional collaboration in supply chains (15:35) Innovation through AI experiments (17:48) Case study: Shein’s use of AI for e-commerce (21:07) The importance of data management (25:40) Considering the ethical implications of AI (31:16) Future trends of AI in supply chains (32:39) Steve Hochman’s favorite tech   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn   Connect with the guest: Steve Hochman on LinkedIn Check out Zero100

    35min
  3. 23/10/2024

    The Automation Advantage: Revolutionizing Warehouses with Quality Data with KNAPP

    With less than 10% of warehouses currently automated, the industry is on the verge of a major transformation.  As automation surges, one element will define success: the power of high-quality data. In this episode, Ries Bouwman, Product Manager at KNAPP, and Gasper Gulotta, Director of Software Consultancy at KNAPP, join hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss how accurate data is essential to the future of warehouse automation. Reis and Gasper share examples of how poor data can disrupt automated systems, causing costly delays and inefficiencies. They emphasize that by improving data management, companies can not only prevent these issues but also unlock the full potential of automation.  Automation isn’t just about the machines—it’s about ensuring accurate, complete data that systems can rely on to function smoothly.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why data accuracy is critical for successful warehouse automation The challenges and costs associated with incorrect or incomplete data The role of GS1 standards in improving data quality across supply chains   Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:28) KNAPP and its journey in automation   (05:22) The importance of data quality in automation   (08:38) Connecting KiSoft to ERP systems (13:23) Verifying data accuracy   (18:13) Raising industry standards for better data (24:20) Bad data causing issues for warehouse automation   (30:39) Ries and Gaspar’s favorite tech (34:32) Smarter data collection through AI and quantum computing   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn   Connect with the guests: Ries Bouwman on LinkedIn Gasper Gulotta on LinkedIn

    39min
  4. 09/10/2024

    How EPCIS is Revolutionizing Supply Chains with Matt Andrews

    As supply chains become increasingly complex and stringent regulations like DSCSA and FSMA become more prevalent, understanding how to leverage EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) for granular visibility and efficient data management is more crucial than ever. In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl are joined by Matt Andrews, Global Standards Director at GS1 US. Matt unpacks the fundamentals and applications of EPCIS, from its role in modeling supply chain processes to its transformative impact across industries like healthcare, food, retail, and logistics. EPCIS can help your organization achieve unparalleled supply chain visibility, improve compliance, and drive competitive advantage.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The intricacies of EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) and its universal application across industries for enhanced supply chain visibility, compliance, and efficiency. How EPCIS can revolutionize inventory management with real-time data accuracy, from monitoring cycle counts to tracking product movement from back of house to point of sale. How industries such as healthcare and food service leverage EPCIS to comply with regulations like DSCSA and FSMA 204, ensuring traceability down to the unique item level.   Jump into the Conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (06:25) Benefits that organizations are seeing by leveraging EPCIS (08:00) Full granular visibility, item-level tracking, inventory management (13:54) How EPCIS can log events from manufacturing to sales (17:03) Enhanced supply chain visibility through real-time EPCIS data (18:28) Accessing claims compliance through advanced visibility   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn   Connect with the guests: Matt Andrews on LinkedIn

    24min
  5. 25/09/2024

    How Modern Barcodes Keep Supply Chains in Check with Rich Eicher

    Imagine if barcodes not only speed up your grocery checkout but also transform logistics, healthcare, and the overall efficiency of global supply chains. In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl are joined by Rich Eicher, Director of codeREADr. With his extensive experience in barcode innovation, Rich shares insights into how modern camera-based barcode readers surpass traditional laser readers and why dedicated barcode scanning devices are preferred in specific environments. Rich explains barcodes' critical role in various business applications, from facilitating accurate inventory management to preventing costly supply chain errors. He also elaborates on the industry's adaptation to consumer demands, the significant challenges of barcode inaccuracies and their impact on delivery services, and how advancements in AI and ChatGPT are poised to revolutionize data capture and processing across industries.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The differences between laser and camera-based barcode readers commonly used in grocery stores. The importance of barcodes in various business applications and the issues caused by barcode discrepancies in the supply chain. The upcoming GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative is transitioning to QR codes for enhanced data capture.   Jump into the Conversation: [00:00] Introducing Next Level Supply Chain [01:01] Who Rich Eicher is, and what he does [03:08] The different barcodes and their significance [10:13] All about laser reading barcodes [13:12] The importance of using barcodes and why companies are shifting to using them more [16:22] The problems that come along with not using barcodes [22:16] Other trends happening outside of barcodes [27:22] Rich’s favorite technology he is using right now [29:51] Closing   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn   Connect with the guest: Rich Eicher on LinkedIn

    29min

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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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