Get Assistance with GS1 standards and PTI (Produce Traceability Initiative)

Gary Fleming, RedLine Solutions’ Vice President of Strategic Services, is a leading expert in traceability for fresh produce. He can help you make sense of PTI: the acronyms; their meaning; their application; and their impact on your operations, IT systems, and business trading partners. Do you need someone that can effectively communicate to both IT and business personnel, who understands the produce industry, who has an intimate knowledge of both industry initiatives and industry standards, and who can spend the time with you to get all of your questions answered? We can help.

The GS1 standards are the key building blocks for several fresh food traceability initiatives, including the PTI, the GS1 Foodservice Standards Initiative, and others. Gary’s tenure with GS1 and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) uniquely qualifies him as an expert in this field. Working with RedLine Solutions and Gary gives companies an insider perspective on how to effectively achieve PTI compliance and meet traceability goals.

For education, guidance, validation or to get answers to company-specific questions related to traceability and supply chain efficiencies, our Strategic Services Division provides exactly that.

Gary has visited over 100 produce fields, packing sheds, distribution centers, and individual stores and restaurants helping companies like these to:

• Understand the foundational GS1 standards

• Separate PTI myths from realities; knowing the difference could save you time and money

• Recognize the impact of PTI best practices between trading partners

• Create an effective traceability strategy

• Develop a practical plan for PTI implementation

A typical traceability engagement is two days (click here to see an agenda example). After a brief tour of your facilities, Gary will tailor his comments and discussions based on your operational needs. Much time is allocated to discussions that are critical to understanding how PTI implementation will impact your organization. As such, we recommend representatives from the following areas are included in order to have effective, collaborative discussions: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Warehousing, Production, and Information Systems.

"We found the PTI Consulting
from RedLine extremely valuable. We had heard conflicting things from various vendors which had left us confused. Gary Fleming knows the PTI inside and out.
He was able to help us separate the realities from the myths and provide clear direction on what we need to do next to meet
our customers' PTI requirements."

Jana Dandrea,
Operations Manager,
Dandrea Produce