Trading Partner Roundtables

The Trading Partner Roundtables take place in the breakfast areas and exhibit hall and offer trading partners an informal setting to discuss common business processes to increase visibility, efficiency, and data accuracy. Each participating trading partner will have a designated area for their networking roundtable with signage provided by GS1 US.

We are building the participant roster of the Trading Partner program now, so visit this page often to see the current list of participating trading partners. If you are a supplier to one of the participating trading partners, let them know you are interested in meeting them at the conference. If you are a trading partner and wish to have a roundtable of your own, please contact uconnect2010@gs1us.org for more information.

Ace Hardware Corporation Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participant: John Poss, Vendor Compliance Manager
Topics: How to conduct business with Ace Hardware; preparing inbound shipments; data integrity; and having scannable bar codes "We'd like to meet with our trading partners to exchange ideas on how a strong / valuable supply chain synergy can be established for our partnership. Knowing what the needs of Ace are to move your product efficiently through our distribution network, is the first step of knowing your trading partner. Looking forward to see everyone at U Connect 2010."
Acosta Sales & Marketing Tues., June 8, 12:00-12:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Jackie Love, Director of Centralized Sales; Tom McGuire, Director, Business Processes; Georgina Mayfield, Corporate EDI Manager
Advantage Sales and Marketing Mon., June 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM during Reception Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Tues., June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM during Reception Wed., June 9, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon Thurs., June 10, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast
Participants: Jeff Mueller, Senior Director Category Development; Greg Tolman, Supply Chain Database Manager
Topics: Datasync "Publish on Behalf" services, Vendor Managed Inventory, Data Synchronization with Advantage Sales & Marketing "Advantage Sales & Marketing (ASM) can take the time and challenge out of Data Synchronization by doing the work for you through our 'Publish on Behalf' service. Realizing that time is money, we also offer industry leading Vendor Managed Inventory services. Using software from the recognized leader in Demand Management, we forecast and place orders ensuring that you maintain target inventory levels--preventing out-of-stocks while keeping your inventory optimized. If you are already synchronizing but are not yet synchronizing with us, please stop by so we can discuss the advantages of ASM supply chain solutions or any of our portfolio of time-saving services."
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Sean Shaw, E-Business Director; Art Hemsworth, E- Business Solutions Mgr; Jan Mizuo, E-Business Trading Partner Mgr; Ed Wood, E-Business Item Data Management Mgr; Erin Hamilton, E-Business Program Mgr; Brenda Barnett, EDI Operations Mgr; Tom Marsden, GDS Operations Mgr
Topics: Global Data Synchronization with our suppliers through GDSN and EDI “We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss synchronizing item data through GDSN and EDI.”
Associated Grocers, Inc. Tues., June 8, 12:50 – 3:30 PM in Exhibit Hall Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Bill Burke, Director of Information Management; David Politz, Senior Director of Technology; Sam Canova, E-Commerce Manager
Topics: Overcoming impediments to on-boarding trading partners; using Data Synchronization with our suppliers as a key enabler to our cross dock program “We would like to meet with suppliers to convey the important role that Data Synchronization will play in expanding their business and ours.”
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Mike Hopkins, Sr. Business Systems Manager; Sharon Madrueno, e-Business Supervisor
Topics: Data Synchronization, EDI, VMI and Advance ship notices "We would like to meet with our suppliers to discuss Data synchronization, EDI, VMI or Advance ship notice."
Best Buy Co., Inc. Tues, June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM during Reception Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Patricia Vessey, Director, Supplier Integration; Sara Halfmann, Planner, E-Business Communication; Maureen Wissel, Manager, Foundation Data; Paula Giovannetti, Planner, Foundation Data
Topics: Global Data Synchronization/ Data Quality, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Advance Ship Notice initiatives, International Expansion and other Vendor Collaboration topics. “We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss mutual opportunities of improving supply chain efficiency.”
Big Lots Wed., June 9, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast
Participants: Katy Keane, Vice President, Transportation Service; Mike Sammons, Manager, Vendor Compliance
"We are pleased to introduce our Big Lots Vendor Rewards and Recognition Program for outstanding compliance and partnership."
Costco Tues., June 8, 12:00-12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00-1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Toni Roberts, Director, Merchandise Services; Misti Reed, EDI Supervisor; Jamie Brooks, A/P Operations Manager
Topics: EDI,ASN, GTIN Standards “We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss EDI, ASN, and GTIN Standards.”
Dillard's Wed., June 9, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon Thurs., June 10, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast
Participants: Anita Spence, Director, Vendor Relations; Fred Anderson, Director, Corporate Logistics
Topics: Current and future supply chain initiatives "We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss current and future supply chain initiatives"
Dot Foods, Inc. Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Dick Tracy, VP - Customer Development; Debbie Bower, E-Commerce Manager; Carey Felten, Senior E-Commerce Coordinator; Kristen Moore, E-Commerce Coordinator; Leann Hammer, E-Commerce Coordinator
Topics: synchronizing item data with our suppliers through the GDSN; and the Foodservice industry’s initiative for clean and accurate item data "We'd like to meet with our trading partners to talk about Dot Foods plans for synchronizing item data with our suppliers through the GDSN. Please stop by to learn more about our involvement with 1SYNC and the Foodservice industry’s initiative for clean and accurate item data."
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Tues, June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM during Reception Wed., June 9, 6:30 – 7:50 AM during Breakfast
Participants: Michelle Adams, Director, Product Information; Kristy Hart; Bryan Samples, Product Content Manager; Scott Shepherd; Jeff Smith
Topics: Data Sync Initiative, New Item Introduction Process, Product Specific Selling and Marketing Data Initiative
McLane Company Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Beckey James, eCommerce Manager
Topics: New Item Setup, Data Quality, GTIN Allocation Rules, Data Synchronization, EDI, VMI "We'd like to meet with our suppliers who have questions concerning New Item Setup, Data Quality, GTIN Allocation Rules, Data Synchronization, EDI or VMI."
Safeway Mon., June 7, 5:30-7:30 PM during Reception Tues., June 8, 7:00-8:45 AM during Breakfast Tues., June 8, 12:50-3:30 PM in Exhibit Hall Tues., June 8, 6:00-8:00 PM during Reception Wed., June 9, 6:30-7:50 AM during Breakfast
Partcipants: Juliet Luther, Data Synchronization Manager; Susan Moore, Director Supply Chain B2B
Topics: Data Synchronization, Data Accuracy, and DSD eCommerce and Collaboration "Safeway would like to meet with our trading partners to discuss Data Synchronization, the importance of accurate data for synchronization, and DSD eCommerce and collaboration."
Saks Fifth Avenue Tues., June 8, 2:00-3:30 PM in Exhibit Hall Wed., June 9, 12:00-1:50 PM during Luncheon Thurs., June 10, 6:30-7:50 AM during Breakfast
Participants: Sarah Polworth, Director, Vendor Relations & EDI; Rohan Fenton, Manager
Topics: Supply chain efficiencies "We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss opportunities for greater supply chain efficiencies"
Sears/Kmart Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
SUPERVALU Inc. Tues., June 8th 12:00 – 12:50 during Luncheon Wed., June 9th 12:00 – 1:50 during Luncheon
Participant: Greg Zwanziger, Director eCommerce Business Development
Topics: Expanding new trading partnerships on Global Data Synchronization and EDI Price transaction. “Item Synchronization has become the standard way we do business with our suppliers. Data Synchronization is critical requirement for collaborating with SUPERVALU and drive efficiencies for both our organizations across all facets of the supply chain.”
Target Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Jason Lavik, Business Process Consultant – Merchandising Process & Systems Development; Steve Benson, Group Manager – Merchandising Process & Systems Development; Rochelle Anderson, Measurement & Performance Manager - Vendor Operations
Topics: Synchronizing item data with our suppliers through the Global Data Synchronization Network "We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss Target’s plans for synchronizing item data through the GDSN.”
Wakefern Food Corporation Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participants: Michael Durning, Manager of Data Integrity; Christine McMaster, Director Retail Logistics; Krystal Parmer, Data Sync Coordinator
Topics: New item setup, data quality, data synchronization and product recalls. "We'd like to meet meet with our trading partners to discuss the importance of Data Synchronization to the Wakefern supply chain and our goal for accurate item data. We will be available to discuss these and other related topics, and look for ways to enhance the value of this program."
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Tues., June 8, 12:00 – 12:50 PM during Luncheon Wed., June 9, 12:00 – 1:50 PM during Luncheon
Participant: Kristin Andersen, Business to Business Manager
Topics: Data Accuracy, Data Sync, Master Data Completeness, product recalls (Rapid Recall Exchange) “We'd like to meet with our trading partners to discuss overall master data completeness, data sync and data accuracy.”