Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Tracing Success: Rick Buttner on Traceability in Foodservice
Hello everyone. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we welcome Rick Buttner. With a rich and lengthy career journey, Rick has held key roles, including Manager of Quality and Distribution at Subway and later, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations at IPC (Owned by Subway).
Join us as we look into Rick's journey, exploring his experiences and insights gained from implementing GS1 Standards. We'll delve into the importance of traceability in Foodservice, the efficiencies it brings, the associated expenses, and the available technologies for implementing it.
We also take a deep dive into the new FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Rule 204, what it is, the collaborative challenges it presents, the companies that can guide you through FSMA 204 compliance, and much more!
Connect with the Host:
David Maloni’s LinkedIn
Connect with our Guest:
Rick Buttner’s LinkedIn
Email: richardbuttner@gmail.com
Connect with Datum FS:
https://datumfs.com/
Timestamps:
02:46 - Welcome Rick!
03:34 - Exploring Rick's Supply Chain Journey
09:51 - What are GS1 Standards?
12:20 - Benefits of GS1 Standard Usage in Foodservice
19:02 - The Importance of Traceability in the Supply Chain
23:20 - Understanding Date and Lot Coding
26:24 - FSMA 204. What Is It and Why Is It So Important?
31:34 - The Collaborative Challenges of FSMA 204
35:32 - The Expense of Traceability. Who should pay for it?
41:33 - Companies Leading the Way in FSMA 204 Compliance
44:46 - Get in touch with Rick
45:30 - Wrapping Up
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