Cited as a top reason to attend, Trading Partner Roundtable sessions offer attendees an opportunity to meet face-to-face in an informal roundtable setting to address their challenges with sharing data—no endless emails or phone tag required!
We're adding new companies to the program every week! Interested in becoming a host? Email GS1ConnectRoundtables@gs1us.org for the application.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) compliance by January 2026 will require specific capabilities. What are the most efficient and accurate ways to accomplish this? Our goal is to meet with trading partners, discuss the value of their data, and understand their current and future GS1-128 and 2D barcode capabilities and recent applications of traceability technologies.
Key business topics: Traceability technologies; implementation; data systems and capabilities; Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS)
Company participants: Ann Kistler, Sr. Traceability Analyst; Nicole Graves, QA Technologist
We look forward to meeting with our trading partners and solution providers!
Key business topics: Dillard's initiatives—supply chain improvements; RFID; 2D barcodes
Company participants: Anita Spence, Director, Vendor Relations; Chuck Lasley, Sr. Director of Technology
Please stop by our roundtable to connect with your Dot contacts! We will be available to discuss where you stand on item data quality and completeness, review scorecards, and talk about Item Manager and how it can help streamline item setups. We will also have team members on hand who are heading up our U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) work to help provide guidance and answer any questions.
Key business topics: FSMA Rule 204; data quality, Item Manager (Dot's new item setup tool!), Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) synchronization and completeness; scorecards
Company participants: Bailey Keech, Sr. Master Data Analyst; Scott Allen, Data Accuracy Analyst; Matt Wand, Master Data Team Leader
We will meet you anywhere you are on your organization’s journey with GS1®, the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or digital transformation and partner with you on opportunities. We will share Georgia-Pacific’s best practices and capabilities and seek to understand what works for our customers.
Key business topics: GS1 Standards application; GDSN; EDI; marketing content (images and copy); GS1 Sunrise 2027—2D barcode test/learn opportunities
Company participants: Ardetha Bradley, Digital Operations & Enablement Leader; Lindsay Savage, Sr. Director, Business Platforms & Data Governance; Holly Hera, CPG Business Analyst
We’re always at your table! Come connect with us to answer data questions and explore opportunities to partner with Gordon Food Service.
Key business topics: How to improve publications; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) scorecards; material data questions; U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204)
Company participant: Chad Metz, Sr. Master Data Analyst
Ready your systems to handle Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) data corrections in response to certain Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) transaction information (TI) exceptions.
Key business topics: Implementation of applying GS1 Standards for DSCSA and traceability; diagrams and XML examples for serialized item-level exception handling
Company participant: Tim Stearns, Sr. Director Industry Relations
Welcoming industry partners to discuss the HDA-hosted Verification Router Service (VRS) Provider Network. Discussion will include VRS governance and policy development, VRS implementation guidance and policies, and how to get involved in the VRS Provider Network as a solution provider or stakeholder (end user).
Key business topics: VRS Provider Network: VRS implementation and governance
Company participant: Jaidalyn Rand, Director, Industry Relations
Stop by to get a better understanding of how Hershey will share U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) information and ask questions about our Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) process and data quality initiatives. Providing customers with accurate and timely data is our number one goal!
Key business topics: FSMA Rule 204 and how Hershey will share this data; GDSN and data quality
Company participant: Tricia Adams, Data Syndication Data Steward
Join us for an informative roundtable session focused on the Global Location Number (GLN) and its role in effective supply chain management.
Key business topics: GLN governance with Johnson & Johnson’s GS1 Asset Management Platform; overview of the GLN and its significance in supply chain management; the Cross Segment GLN Global Enumeration Generator and the Legal Asset Registry—two pivotal portals within Johnson & Johnson’s GS1 Asset Management Platform; examination of how the platform records essential information, such as GS1® identifiers and annual license renewal dates; the enumeration tool and GLN maintenance strategies; a deeper understanding of GLN usage and asset management best practices
Company participant: Christian Biederman, Manager, DI&T
Join us for an engaging roundtable session focused on implementing the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) for product data management.
Key business topics: Implementing the GDSN for Enhanced Product Data Management; essential steps for adopting GS1 Standards to streamline data processes; electronically accessing data using GS1, ensuring that you have the right information at your fingertips; the critical role that accurate and synchronized product data plays in moving products efficiently and safely through the supply chain; key benefits of GDSN adoption, along with best practices for effective implementation that not only enhance business transactions but also contribute to better patient experiences
Company participant: Allison Fregans, Lead Analyst, Global Data Synchronization Operations
Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion focusing on the critical role of harmonization in Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations.
Key business topics: Global Unique Device Identification Data Dictionary: A Blueprint for Standardization; the importance of alignment and standardization in ensuring safety, efficiency, and effectiveness within the medical device industry; a review of how regulation harmonization enables leveraging data across multiple markets and helps ensure data consistency and quality; best practices for implementing and maintaining UDI data standards that enhance compliance and operational efficiency; the development and management of a comprehensive global list of UDI data requirements to foster consistency across markets; a clear understanding of the purpose of a global data dictionary, essential for effective device identification
Company participant: Tom Jones, Director, DI&T
Join Kroger Technology leaders to discuss how to drive your business with improved item data and traceability.
Key business topics: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204 (FSMA Rule 204); item setup and maintenance; data accountability and quality; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®)
Company participants: Vicki Reinhard, Product Director, Strategic & Planning; Lisa Lipa, Product Director, Strategic & Planning
We love meeting with our customers and other industry experts face-to-face to share best practices, hear what is and isn't working for our customers, build a larger peer group of experts, and help others strengthen the use of GS1 Standards within their organizations.
Key business topics: Data synchronization; data quality and first-time-right data; product audits; driving business value; “Love Your Data”
Company participants: Joyce Ann Rosenfield, Master Data Value Creation Lead & Sr. Item Compliance Manager; Maureen Farese, GS1 Item Compliance Manager
We look forward to meeting with our trading partners to see how we can help with data synchronization; data quality and first-time-right data; product audits; driving business value; and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204).
Key business topics: FSMA Rule 204; data quality; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); vendor managed inventory (VMI)
Company participants: Beckey James, EC Manager; Mike Rose, Director, Food Safety; Tammy Fields, Manager, Supply Chain Services
At Meijer, we want to implement innovative digital content and attributes with customer needs in mind. As a vendor, what would you like us to know about your digital content and product setup pain points?
Key business topics: 1WorldSync to PIM integration (specifically image processes); GS1® image trends and future enhancements; understanding vendor needs for content management and product setup
Company participants: Dani Mitchell, Digital Content Supervisor; Abby Hop, Merchandising Systems MDM Analyst
Please join PepsiCo for informal discussions on product content syndication, data exchange best practices, and future initiatives.
Key business topics: Extended product content syndication optimization; digital asset syndication and best practices; future initiatives (e.g., U.S. Food and Drug Administration [U.S. FDA] Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204 [FSMA Rule 204])
Company participant: Gina Tomassi, Director, Digital Product Commercialization
Discuss image quality and quantity and compliance guidance for our U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) solution.
Key business topics: Image acquisition; FSMA Rule 204; Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); data compliance using the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); improved vendor data insight solutions
Company participants: Brett Streeter, Director, MDM; April Moots, Manager, Product Content
We are looking forward to discussing how we can work together to obtain and maintain complete and accurate data. We will be available to discuss Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204), and item setup and maintenance in the Wakefern new item portal.
Key business topics: FSMA Rule 204; GDSN; EDI; data requirements, accuracy and item setup and maintenance
Company participants: Rebecca Nichols, Standards Architect; Jessica Moorhead, Manager, Enterprise Data Management
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