Jan 14, 2026
In this episode, Reid Jackson and
Liz Sertl sit
down with Bob
Czechowicz and Nick Latwis from
the GS1 US Innovation
Team. They discuss the most promising trends, the challenges
businesses face when navigating new tech, and the critical role of
pilots in testing the viability of these innovations. Gain
actionable insights into how companies can successfully experiment
with new technologies and drive meaningful change in their supply
chains.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Key emerging technologies in supply chains
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How to use AI as a creative partner for innovation
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The indicators teams use to decide when a pilot is ready to scale
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain
(02:54) Emerging technologies in the next three to five years
(06:48) Using data to decide which trends matter
(16:00) How to design and conduct a pilot test
(19:52) Determining market readiness for new technology
(27:38) Nick & Bob’s favorite tech
Connect with GS1 US:
Our website - www.gs1us.org
GS1 US on LinkedIn
Register now for this year’s GS1 Connect and get an early
bird discount of 10% when you register by March 31 at
connect.gs1us.org.
Connect with the guests:
Nick Latwis on LinkedIn
Bob
Czechowicz on LinkedIn