Name: GAINS
Author: GAINSystems

Help Desk

Web and Video Conferencing

Customer Support

Mind Mapping

Mobile App Development

Push Notifications

Development

Audit

Business Intelligence (BI)

Calibration Management

Collaboration

Embedded Business Intelligence (BI)

Org Chart

Procurement

Enterprise

Accounting

Finance and Accounting

Applicant Tracking

Corporate Learning Management

Credentialing

HR Management

Payroll

Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Talent Intelligence

Talent Management

Workforce Analytics

Workforce Management

Human Resources

C/C++ Integrated Development Environments

Cloud Storage

Compliance Consulting

Cybersecurity Consulting

Data Virtualization

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Fraud Detection

HTML Editors

IT Service Management (ITSM)

Identity Management

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

Managed Print

Network Performance Monitoring

Password Management System

Relational Databases

Remote Monitoring and Management

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Traffic Switching

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtualization Management

Voice Recognition

Information Technology

A/B Testing

Ad Serving & Retargeting

All-in-One Marketing

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Content Management

Email Marketing

Heatmap and Session Recording

Landing Page

Marketing Automation

Marketing Resource Management

Mobile Marketing

Presentation

Social Login

Social Media Management

Survey & Forms Building

Video Streaming

Web Analytics

Marketing

Project Management

Professional Services

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Sales

Antivirus

User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

Security

Auto Repair

Equation Editors

Insurance Agency Management

Legal Research

Library Management

OSS/BSS (Operations Support/Business Support)

Real Estate Property Management

Vertical-Specific

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GAINS, developed by GAINSystems, LLC, is a supply chain performance optimization solution aimed at companies of all sizes looking to enhance their supply chain operations. According to the vendor, GAINS offers a range of features to optimize supply chain design, demand planning, inventory management, replenishment planning, order promising, production planning, sales and operations, and transportation strategy. These features are designed to help supply chain planners, supply chain leaders, CFOs/revenue officers, network designers, and professionals in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service parts/MRO industries improve their supply chain processes.

**Key Features**

**Supply Chain Design**: According to the vendor, GAINS allows users to optimize supply chain design based on real-time data and insights. Users can analyze and model different scenarios to determine the best network design and identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings in the supply chain.

**Demand Planning & Forecasting**: The vendor claims that GAINS utilizes AI-driven algorithms to generate accurate demand forecasts. Users can incorporate internal and external data sources to improve forecast accuracy and minimize inventory costs. The aim is to optimize production processes based on demand forecasts.

**Inventory Optimization**: GAINS purportedly helps users optimize inventory levels to reduce costs and improve customer service. By analyzing demand patterns and supply chain data, users can determine optimal inventory levels and improve working capital. The vendor states that GAINS can also help reduce stockouts by optimizing inventory management.

**Replenishment Planning**: The vendor claims that GAINS automates and executes replenishment plans to reduce stockouts and optimize orders. Users can optimize order quantities and frequencies based on demand forecasts and inventory levels. The aim is to improve supply chain efficiency and ensure the availability of the right products at the right time.

**Order Promising**: According to the vendor, GAINS provides accurate order promising based on real-time inventory and production data. Users can consider capacity constraints and prioritize orders to meet customer expectations. The goal is to improve customer satisfaction by delivering on promised order dates.

**Production Planning**: GAINS purportedly helps users plan production processes based on accurate demand forecasts and resource constraints. Users can optimize capacity utilization and minimize waste in production operations. The vendor claims that GAINS enables users to visualize tradeoffs and understand the impact of production decisions.

**Sales and Operations**: According to the vendor, GAINS aims to align cross-functional teams around a single source of truth. Users can compare scenarios and make decisions based on real-time data and insights. The aim is to compress S&OP cycle times and improve decision-making across the enterprise.

**Transportation Strategy**: GAINS purportedly helps users optimize transportation routes and modes to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Users can analyze all possible routes and consider variables like fuel costs and driver overtime. The vendor claims that GAINS can improve flexibility, reliability, and reduce risk in transportation operations.

Users have found GAINS to be a valuable tool for managing inventory effectively and improving supply optimization and forecasting processes. The software's capabilities allow for better simulation of network impacts and phased implementation approaches, which has helped users transition from inadequate inventory systems to a more capable solution. Additionally, GAINS serves as a valuable forecasting tool, contributing to improved inventory management and providing reliable insights for decision-making. Users have appreciated the collaboration and support from the software's implementation team, leading to positive results in inventory management. Furthermore, GAINS offers features that help manage social media calendars by providing a centralized platform for approvals, revisions, and document sharing, saving time for both users and clients. It has also been beneficial for planning retail demand, especially during product launches and safety stock increases. Despite some challenges with file transfers and server connectivity issues, GAINS has proven to be a comprehensive solution that shortens the forecast review cycle and provides a comprehensive view of supply, demand, and forecasts, unlike legacy systems. Overall, GAINS has become a major contributor to daily business operations by improving inventory management and providing valuable insights for decision-making.

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Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.

Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Planning

Integrating the activities of different parties throughout the supply chain, and monitoring external and internal conditions that may affect the production of goods.

Custom alerts

Real-time alerts of supply chain activity such as shipping status or problems.

Scenario-based planning

Software that allows users to run simulations for different scenarios, based on changes in circumstances like level of demand, in order to plan for all likely outcomes.

Resource optimization

Ability to allocate resources/materials across the supply chain in the most efficient way.

Supply forecasting

Ability to use past and current data on producers, suppliers, and international trade to predict what trends might impact supply in the future.

Capacity estimation

Ability to determine how much production capacity is needed to produce a specific product at scale to meet demand needs.

Employee allocation

Allocation of employees within supply chain operations in the most efficient way.

Supply network coordination

Improving supply chain performance by aligning the plans and objectives of each partner in the supply chain (e.g. producers and transportation and logistics).

Procurement Management

Overseeing the activities of the purchasing department of the company.

Raw material sourcing

Utilizing cost information to manage the sourcing of raw materials in the most cost effective way.

Supply market analysis

Identifying specific market characteristics for specific goods to enhance procurement strategies.

Cost analysis

Ability to run cost analysis and create reports.

Expense Logging

Ability to record and store information about expenses incurred from purchasing materials and labor.

Order Fulfillment Management

Overseeing the process that takes a product from sale to delivery.

Order fulfillment optimization

Ability to make the order fulfillment process as efficient as possible by bundling orders, selecting specific delivery times etc..

Return services

Software that takes care of the returns process.

Purchase order generation

Ability to produce purchase orders after a sale has been made.

Purchase order tracking

Ability to tack customer's orders and pinpoint their location.

Supplier delivery scheduling

Software that creates supplier delivery appointments.

Pricing and product configurations generation

Ability to generate pricing and product configurations for customers.

Logistics and Transportation Management

The activities surrounding the movement of goods from one manufacturing stage to the next and then onto the final consumer.

Packaging

Delivery planning

The orchestration of delivery planning across different transportation channels such as overseas, road, or air travel.

Route optimization

Ability to use prior delivery data and information about current travel conditions to pick the most efficient route.

Shipping performance

Fleet management

Management of a fleet of vehicles (usually trucks) used to transport goods.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Monitoring and management of warehouse and inventory activities.

Automation of warehouse operations

Ability to automate certain warehouse tasks such as restocking.

Inventory storage

Stock monitoring

Ability to monitory inventory levels across one or multiple warehouses.

Inventory tracking

Ability to track products through the supply chain and delivery processes using either bar codes, serial numbers, or RFID.

Warehouse asset management

Inventory and price forecasting

Forecasting price changes and future inventory needs.

Demand Management

Monitoring and reporting on market demand conditions.

Demand signal sensing

Using current demand indicators (including supply chain data) to create a forecast of future demand.

Demand forecasting

Similar to demand sensing, but draws on more historical data to create a forecast of future demand.

Customer analytics

Ability to analyze customer data and produce reports.

Inventory stock optimization

Using price and inventory forecasting to optimize inventory stock levels.

Sales and operations planning

Ability to plan future sales and operations based off of current and historical data.

Pricing and promotion tracking

Ability to track promotion campaigns (this may be used more by retailers).

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