Tentative Agenda
Program subject to change.
Speaker: Ed Treacy,
Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies, PMA
Speaker: Sherri McGarry,
Foodborne Outbreak Coordinator, FDA
A representative from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration will address the difficulties they are experiencing with the current traceback system.
Speaker: Ed Treacy,
Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies, PMA
Understand the events led up to the formation of PTI, why traceability has become so important to our industry and the PTI milestones.
Speaker: Michele Southall, GS1 US
Learn how the scope of the electronic traceability movement is broader than fresh produce, encompassing mpXML, Seafood, Floral, Deli/Dairy/Bakery and Foodservice, and what traceability measures those industries are taking.
General Manager, Growers Express
Hear firsthand accounts from the grower side on how using traceability/PTI has benefitted their company and improved operations.
Network with other attendees while you lunch. Afterwards, observe demonstrations of the participating sponsors' traceability solutions.
Senior Director, Produce, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.;
Evan Smith,
Senior Operations Manager, Cherry Capitol Foods
Hear directly from retailers about expectations for suppliers, and why they find PTI valuable to their business.
Speaker: TBD
Up to this point, much of the discussion has been focused on retail. What about foodservice? This session will delve into the foodservice side and how that industry is using traceability for even more benefits.
Armed with a plan of action developed with the aid of the conference summary and final Q&A, you can return well-equipped to start, or continue, your company's PTI implementation.
