June 11, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – AIM, the foremost authority and global hub for innovation, standards, and solutions in barcode, biometrics, IoT, NFC, RFID, RTLS, and RAIN technologies, is proud to announce that Melanie Nuce-Hilton has been honored with the Woman of Distinction Award during the GS1 Connect 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
This award, part of AIM’s new Woman of AIDC initiative, pays tribute to women leaders who have made extraordinary accomplishments in their professions or their communities.
From left to right: Julie McGill – Trustwell, Mary Lou Bosco – AIM Global, Melanie Nuce Hilton – GS1, Jeanne Duckett – Avery Dennison, Patti Blessing – Zebra Technologies
Melanie Nuce-Hilton is a distinguished leader in the field of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC), currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at GS1 US. In this role, she oversees initiatives that assist businesses across 25 industries—including apparel, general merchandise, foodservice, retail grocery, and healthcare—in leveraging GS1 Standards to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.
“Melanie’s extensive career in retail technology spans over three decades, during which she has been instrumental in integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and the Internet of Things into supply chain management practices,” said Jeanne Duckett, AIM North America Board Member and representative from Avery Dennison. “Her commitment to driving progress and her influential role in shaping the future of AIDC make her a deserving recipient for recognition as a Woman of Distinction.”
To learn more about the Woman of AIDC workgroup or to get involved, please visit our website.
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