GAINS + AI
Where Practical AI Drives Real Performance
Smarter supply chains start here. Our AI turns complex data into clear, confident decisions—predicting what’s next, automating what’s repeatable, and optimizing what matters most. No hype. Just real performance, powered by practical AI.
Pragmatic AI, Built for Performance
At GAINS, we don't build AI to chase trends. We build it for outcomes.
We’ve embedded intelligence into our platform to help supply chain leaders make faster, smarter decisions. From predictive optimization to autonomous agents, GAINS applies AI where it delivers real business value.
We believe in pragmatic AI. Applied where it makes a measurable difference and integrated within a framework that respects human expertise and proven planning science.
Our philosophy is simple: use the right tool for the right decision. By combining advanced AI, data science, and operations research, GAINS ensures technology enhances, not replaces, human judgment.
Why GAINS?
Because your supply chain doesn’t need another tool—it needs better decisions.
Outcome-driven intelligence
Our AI is embedded in the core of your decision-making, not tacked on as a novelty. We help you move from raw data to confident action—faster.
Smart automation, not black box
We combine advanced machine learning with proven supply chain methods and human expertise. The result? AI that boosts your team’s capabilities—rather than replacing them.
Tailored for the real world
Whether you’re forecasting demand, optimizing inventory, or designing your network, GAINS applies the right technique for the problem—so you don’t over-engineer and you don’t underdeliver.
Deploy fast, scale smart
No massive overhaul. GAINS adapts to your existing systems, delivers results quickly, and grows with you as needs evolve.
End-to-end clarity and agility
From strategic design to daily execution, GAINS gives you a connected view of your supply chain — so you can anticipate change, make trade-offs with insight, and act with precision.
AI in Action
Here’s how our intelligence powers better performance across your network:
AI that brings certainty to supplier uncertainty.
GAINS uses machine learning to predict supplier performance and delivery variability — even for new items or vendors with little history.
- Predict supplier-specific lead times
- Improve inventory confidence
- Reduce expediting and safety stock
AI that sees what history can’t.
By blending machine learning with outside signals like economic and regional data, GAINS helps you anticipate demand shifts before they hit your forecast.
- Improve forecast accuracy by 20–30%
- Strengthen S&OP decisions
- Respond faster to market changes
AI that learns from your best buyers.
GAINS automates repetitive purchasing tasks by learning from your top performers — applying their logic to speed up approvals and balance constraints.
- Automate routine PO approvals
- Reduce manual workload by up to 80%
- Ensure consistent, constraint-aware orders
AI that thinks and acts with you.
GAINS’ next evolution introduces goal-driven, intelligent agents that reason, simulate, and act across your supply chain — turning AI into an active decision partner.
- Chat with your data in natural language
- Simulate and compare alternative decisions
- Recommend and execute actions autonomously
GAINS makes AI accessible, explainable, and actionable — embedded directly within the Decision Engineering & Orchestration (DEO) Platform. Every decision is governed, tested, and continuously refined for lasting impact.
Real-World Impact
Faster Decisions, Smarter Planning
Border States used GAINS’ AI-powered Lead Time Prediction to transform purchasing — improving lead time accuracy by 65% and automating 90% of POs in just three months, driving a 976% ROI and $21M in inventory savings.
Smarter Supply Chains Start Here
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Frequently asked questions
Why does AI matter in supply chain?
AI gives supply chain leaders the ability to see ahead, not just look back. It reveals hidden patterns in data, anticipates risks before they occur, and identifies the smartest path forward. With AI, you can make faster, more confident decisions.
Why should we start thinking about how to apply AI?
Ignoring AI is becoming a bigger risk than using it. As supply chains face growing disruption, AI provides the visibility and predictive power to navigate uncertainty. The earlier you begin exploring applications, the faster you can turn insights into impact.
What is the best approach to start using AI in supply chain planning? (think about the specific problem you're trying to solve)
Adopt AI pragmatically. Choose use cases where the data is strong, the business value is clear, and results can be validated quickly. At GAINS, that might mean improving lead time accuracy, automating replenishment, or refining demand forecasts — practical steps that scale into lasting performance.
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