Anatomy of a Decision: GAINSystems

Nucleus interviewed GAINS customers and found inventory optimization functionality, enhanced operational visibility, and forecasting flexibility as the primary drivers in selecting the supply chain solution. Interviewed organizations attributed operational benefits to GAINS, including: 

• Decreased reporting times by 75%  
• Reduced inventory costs by 15% 
• Increased forecasting accuracy 

The research note explores three companies’ experiences with GAINS. The businesses range from $3B to $20M in revenue and represent different industries, including distribution, manufacturing, and CPG retail. Still, all achieve continuous improvement, and regardless of size, each uses the same GAINS platform to achieve real results. 

Nucleus Research is a technology research firm that specializes in providing independent, ROI-focused research. With over 1000 ROI case studies published, they are highly regarded in the industry. The Nucleus Research Technology Value Matrix is an annual impartial assessment of the operational value that a solution can deliver, measuring vendors based on usability and functionality, which are considered key drivers of value. The matrix helps customers to evaluate vendor shortlists and choose the solution that delivers the greatest return on investment.