This episode brings together the voices of organizations serving communities around the world and the PeopleSoft tools that help them operate with purpose and precision. Stephen Valentine (Milton Hershey School) and Brooke Repine (Samaritan’s Purse) sit down with Tina Thames, Director of PeopleSoft Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) Product Strategy, to explore one of the most anticipated enhancements of the year: QR-code-based mobile asset tracking and physical inventory. 

Opening: Gratitude Month and Mission Work 

Stephen and Brooke open with a reflection on gratitude—highlighting the mission-driven work of their organizations, the operational backbone PeopleSoft provides, and the dedicated people behind the scenes who make it all work. 

Tina’s PeopleSoft Journey (2:22) 

QR Codes & Mobile Inventory: A Game-Changer (3:29) 

Decentralizing Asset Ownership (6:12) 

Implementation Guidance (10:39) 

Idea Space and Customer-Driven Innovation (14:37) 

SIG Groups & Focus Groups (18:07) 

Looking Ahead: QR Codes Beyond ALM (25:43) 

Closing Thoughts (28:00)