# 344 - CERM user group with Trent Bremer from Grand Rapids Label

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2026-04-06
- Length: 19m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer

## Summary

Trent Bremer, VP of Operations & Finance at Grand Rapids Label, discusses the company's 142-year legacy and its transition from a 40-year-old homegrown system to implementing Serm ERP. He details the technical challenges of producing durable automotive labels and direct food-contact items like ice cream cone sleeves, emphasizing the need for strict certifications. Bremer also explores the practical applications of AI in their operations, specifically for forecasting customer order patterns and automating EDI mapping for automotive clients.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label#t=0) Introduction and Company Legacy
- [5:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label#t=305) ERP Implementation Journey
- [9:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label#t=582) Durable and Food-Safe Label Markets
- [12:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label#t=776) AI in Forecasting and EDI
- [17:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-04-06-344-cerm-user-group-with-trent-bremer-from-grand-rapids-label#t=1024) Industry Culture and Local Recommendations

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Grand Rapids Label (company)
- Serm (tool)
- NetSuite (tool)
- WS Packaging (company)
- Blue Label Packaging (company)
- Lexus AI (tool)

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