Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US

The podcast crew recorded from San Diego at this year's GS1 Connect conference – one of the best places to meet and learn from supply chain innovators and leaders. Hear some highlights as Reid and Liz sit down with groundbreaking startup companies who have advanced in GS1 US's Startup Lab Competition. These innovative startups discuss their disruptive technology and how it can change supply chain – and consumer experience – for the better.

Small businesses have an advantage: they have the flexibility to pivot quickly in preparing for – and responding to – disruption. As we move into the "next normal," efficiency is critical to ensuring a valuable customer experience. Join us as we chat with small business leaders at Rokform, a leading provider of smartphone and tablet accessories, as they share learnings from their e-commerce journey and advice on becoming more efficient than ever.

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.