Tracing Success: Rick Buttner on Traceability in Foodservice

Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni

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!
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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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