MACHINE LEARNING.NEURAL NETWORKS.
AI CAPABILITIES.
DEMAND PLANNING
INVENTORY &
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMISATION.
Inventory Optimisation● Optimises the relationship between costs, constraints, risks
and service levels● Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence
(AI)● Calculates the optimal inventory for each item in each
location to achieve service level targets at the lowest totalcost
● Inventory Policy Optimisation● Achieves service levels targets by comprehensively managing
sources of demand and supply chain risk.
Differentiators● Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence (AI)● Leading demand pattern recognition capabilities● Superior variability management to meet Service Level goals● Powerful algorithms optimise a complete set of costs to maximise
profit● Increases plan accuracy by integrating leading indicator information
and market knowledge● Synchronises planning including resources, capacity & sales plans● Offers a new level of automation and intelligence in planning● Rapid, proven ROI and results-based implementation options
Demand Planning● 40+ forecasting algorithms - auto-selects for each item in each
location● Able to forecast a broad range of demand patterns and detect
changes● Leading Indicator Analysis - ability to incorporate market
intelligence such as price changes, competitor activity and interestrates
● Machine learning & Neural Networks● Event management● Item supersession
Replenishment Optimisation● Exception-based, cost optimised and sequenced
replenishment recommendations● Automatic order-minimum-adherence, price breaks,
substitutions, and alternate supplier decisions● Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence● Optimised capacity level-loading & pre-builds to increase
service & reduce overtime● Profitable inventory rebalancing across the entire network● Cross Docking, Flow Through, Container Building & Port of
Origin Consolidation
Rated as the leading solution in Gartner Research’s Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
IndustriesGAINS is proven in multiple industries including:
● Retail● Distribution● Manufacturing/Industrial● Defence & Aerospace, Automotive● Health & Pharma● Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Some key Australian GAINS implementations in Australia includeOfficeworks, Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety (Blackwoods),7-Eleven, Telstra Retail, Aurizon, Laminex, The Reject Shop,EBOS/Symbion Pharmacy Services and Honda Australia.
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning● Integrates Demand, Inventory & Supply planning across multiple
horizons● Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence (AI)● Exception based● Powerful scenario planning & “what if” simulations● Multi-dimensional performance measurement● “One version of the truth”
Technology● Fully scalable – conducts daily planning in environments
where item/location combinations exceed 30m+● Net change and real time processing● Cloud deployment & Software as a Service (SaaS) options –
leveraging pre-built data extraction tools to obtain rapidimplementation and time-to-value
● Easy integration with ERP & transaction systems – SAP andOracle certified and integrates with ERP systems includingJDE, etc
● Intuitive user interface and improved planner productivity● Workflow management via prioritized exception based
planning portal● Integrated dashboards and reporting
Supply Chain Optimisation● Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)● Sourcing Optimisation – determines the supplier(s) that
provide the lowest-total-cost supply, including solving for thetrade-off of unit cost, purchase minimums, and lead time
● Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence (AI)● Network Flow Optimisation – determines which supply route
provides the lowest-total-cost supply, considering lead times,minimums (line-item and PO-level), handling, andtransportation costs
● Multi-echelon/ Stocking Policy Inventory Optimisation –determines whether or not to stock an item and at whatservice level. Solves for interdependencies among stockinglocations and/or within the bill-of-materiel (BOM) to establishpostponement strategies and address customer expectationsto minimise cost or maximise profit
Implementation● In Partnership with GRA Supply Chain Consultants,
implementations as quickly as 12 weeks● Focus on building process and planning team capability, user
acceptance and sustainable results delivery● We work side-by-side with you during the implementation
process and provide post-implementation support to ensurethe new process are confidently embedded
Typical Benefits● Proven, rapid ROI● Results based implementation options● rapid, sustainable cash generation● average 20:1 return in first 12 months● 20-40% inventory reduction● sustainable, controllable service level improvements● 5-15% reduction in inventory and supply chains costs
Find out more about GAINS in Asia Pacific
GRA Supply Chain Consultants110 Jolimont RoadEast Melbourne, Vic 3002, Australia
+61 (3) 9421 4611 | [email protected] | www.gains.net.au
“GAINSystems has a strong vision for the digital supply chain twin.This is coupled with an above-average vision for continuous planning,the use of advanced analytics and particularly machine learning, and
alignment with financial planning decisions.”
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Sales& Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation
