GAINS Newsletter 2023

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2023 with the second edition of the GAINS IQ Newsletter. As a valued customer, we want to keep you informed of all the exciting developments here at GAINS.

In this edition, GAINS Newsletter brings you updates on an upcoming webinar with Supply Chain Insights founder, Lora Cecere.?We will also provide you the latest information about current industry trends on the state of the supply chain and inventory.

Join us for a webinar with Lora Cecere:?Redefine, Reset, and Right-Size Your Inventory for Success?on Thursday, January 12th at 1PM CDT.?Hear from the Founder of Supply Chain Insights, Lora Cecere,?and GAINS experts Bill Benton and?Jeff Metersky. They’ll share their proven strategies for facing today’s inventory challenges.

Our live conversation will share recent research and expertise on improving inventory performance in 2023. The panel discussion will include:

• Research findings on the state of inventory
• Methods for managing variability and complexity
• Best practices to achieve inventory excellence.?

Register for the webinar?here.

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Case Study: Benco Dental & GAINS - Planning for the Future?

Paul Benhamou, Supply Chain Director for Consumables at Benco Dental, the third-largest dental distribution company in the U.S., discusses how GAINS helped them navigate uncertain demand by building better forecasts and improving supplier relationships.?Watch the video?here.

It’s Time to Rethink Planning, New Analyst Report Available

“Traditional, distinct, cyclic planning processes such?as S&OE, S&OP, and IBP will no longer suffice in delivering strong business results in today’s volatile environment.?To thrive, companies need to rethink their planning concepts?powered by strong?technology support. Decision-centric planning is the answer.”?– Gartner

Read the report now.

?Check out our recent Blogs:?

• How to Build a Demand Plan For Turbulent Times
• Automate Your Way to Better Decisions
• Why supply chain scenario planning is vital to your demand plan
• Supply Chain Success: Viewpoints from GAINS Customers
• ML & AI: Building a More Responsive Supply Chain
• Supplier Speed Dating: The Reality of Today’s Vendor Management

Learn more about current supply chain industry trends?with these recent article?selections:

• Forbes:?Keep Your Seatbelts Buckled. Don’t Expect A Return To Supply Chain Normalcy In 2023.
• CNBC:?Some supply chain managers are wary of shifting trade back to West Coast ports