GS1 Connect: Prepare for the Premier Supply Chain Event of the Year

Save the date for GS1 Connect 2026 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, June 9-11.

Thank You to Our 2025 Trading Partner Roundtable Hosts

Cited as a top reason to attend, Trading Partner Roundtable sessions offered 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!

Email GS1ConnectRoundtables@gs1us.org to be notified when applications for 2026 are open.

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AHRMM

Key business topics: AHRMM Learning UDI Community (LUC) discussed the work that the LUC is doing to bring supply chain leaders together to advance the use of Unique Device Identification (UDI) in healthcare.

Company participants: Vicky Lyle, VP of Industry Associations at Owens & Minor and LUC Steering Committee; Carl Gomberg, Lead Solution Analyst at Premier, Inc. and LUC Chair

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AIM Global

Key business topics: Traceability technologies; supply chain solutions; guidelines for scanning a barcode; the role AIM Global plays in supply chain traceability

Company participant: Mary Lou Bosco, CEO

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CKE Restaurants, Inc.

Key business topics: Traceability technologies; implementation; data systems and capabilities; Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS)

Company participants: Ann Kistler, Sr. Traceability Analyst; Carlyn Hopkins, Quality Assurance Manager

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Dillard’s

Key business topics: Dillard's initiatives—supply chain improvements; Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID); 2D barcodes

Company participants: Anita Spence, Director, Vendor Relations; Chuck Lasley, Sr. Director of Technology

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Dot Foods

Key business topics: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (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

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products

Key business topics: GS1 Standards application; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); marketing content (images and copy); GS1 Sunrise 2027—2D barcode test/learn opportunities

Company participants: Ardetha Bradley, Digital Operations & Enablement Leader; Kristen Deringer, Sr. Data Governance Manager; Lindsay Savage, Sr. Director, Business Platforms & Data Governance

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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

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Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

Key business topics: Implementation of applying GS1 Standards for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and traceability; diagrams and XML examples for serialized item-level exception handling

Company participant: Tim Stearns, Sr. Director, Industry Relations

Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

Key business topics: VRS Provider Network: VRS implementation and governance 

Company participant: Jaidalyn Rand, Director, Industry Relations 

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Healthcare Transformation Group (HTG)

Key business topics: HTG and unique device identification (UDI); HTG and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA); the AHRMM Learning UDI Committee (LUC); GS1® Work Groups (WGs)

Company participants: Kevin J. Capatch, Director, Supply Chain Information Systems, Geisinger; Cynthia Shumway, Director, Supply Chain Systems and Information, Intermountain Health; Kay Hysell, Director, Supply Chain Management, Mayo Clinic

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The Hershey Company

Key business topics: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) and how Hershey will share this data; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) and data quality

Company participants: Tricia Adams, Data Syndication Data Steward; Elise Binder, Sr. Manager, Food Safety & Quality

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Johnson & Johnson

Key business topics: Global Location Number (GLN) governance with Johnson & Johnson’s GS1 Asset Management Platform; overview of the GLN and its significance in supply chain management; the cross-segment of the 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

Johnson & Johnson

Key business topics: Implementing the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (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 Global Data Synchronization Network™ (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

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Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP)

Key business topics: Data systems and capabilities; data quality; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) product accuracy and completeness

Company participants: Steve Petrasic, Sr. Mgr.–Supply Chain Master Data | GDSN; Patti Mitchell, Principal Master Data Analyst; Melissa McCoo, Master Data Analyst; Sheryl Meckle, Master Data Analyst

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Kroger KTD

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

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Mars

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

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McLane Company, Inc.

Key business topics: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204); data quality; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); vendor managed inventory (VMI)

Company participants: Beckey James, EC Manager; Lien Pham, Director, Supply Chain Management 

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Meijer

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; U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204); Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) product accuracy; data quality

Company participants: Dani Mitchell, Digital Content Supervisor; Abby Hop, Merchandising Systems MDM Analyst

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Nestlé

Key business topic: Data quality 

Company participants: Choon-Ai Kaiser, Manager Product Information; Lynn Nathe, Sr. Analyst Master Data; Diane Harraghy, Analyst Product Information 

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Partnership for DSCSA Governance (PDG)

Key business topics: Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) implementation; DSCSA readiness; drug tracing systems and processes; data exception notifications 

Company participant: Eric Marshall, Executive Director 

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PepsiCo, Inc. 

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 

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Performance Food Group

Key business topics: Image acquisition; U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (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

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Sam's Club

Key business topics: Item management; SupplierOne item onboarding implementation; attribute requirements; U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) self-declaration; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); data quality

Company participant: Cherise Allison, Director, Item File and Data Governance

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Strategic Marketplace Initiative

Key business topic: Collaborating and advocating for standards in the healthcare supply chain

Company participant: Jane Pleasants, President

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Walmart Stores, Inc. 

Key business topic: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) implementation with Walmart Stores, Inc.

Company participants: Ed Bonin, Director, Food Safety Modernization Act; Kristin Ray, Sr. Director, Quality

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Wakefern Food Corporation

Key business topics: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204); Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®); Electronic Data Interchange; data requirements, accuracy and item setup and maintenance

Company participants: Rebecca Nichols, Standards Architect; Jessica Moorhead, Manager, Enterprise Data Management

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Wegmans Food Markets

Key business topics: Wegmans’ current initiatives; U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204); Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); item setup; Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®)

Company participants: Brian Becker, Master Data Manager; Terri Mason, EDI Manager; Michael Lookup, FSMA 204 Lead

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